Wold Cup 2023: New Zealand has reached number five in the points table by defeating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 41st match of the ODI World Cup 2023. With this victory, New Zealand has 10 points and their hopes of reaching the semi-finals have increased.
After this victory, it has become very difficult for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals. New Zealand is at fourth position with 10 points and a net runrate of +0.743.
Apart from New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan are also in the race for number four, but due to poor net run rate, it will be very difficult for both of them to win their respective last matches. Pakistan’s net run rate is +0.036 and Afghanistan’s is negative -0.338.
Even if we talk about the entire points table, hosts India are at the top with 16 points. Both South Africa and Australia are at second and third place with 12 points.
After New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan are now placed fifth and sixth, both with 8 points. After this comes the eliminated teams, which include England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Netherlands, their points range from three to seven.
In the ODI World Cup 2023, the spectators are experiencing tension and thrill in every game, as the semi-final and final matches are about to come, the curiosity is also increasing.