In the current World Cup scenario, the chase for the semi-final berths has intensified following India and South Africa’s confirmed spots.
The standings and the upcoming matches have painted a complex picture for the remaining teams, showcasing a cutthroat competition.
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Here are the World Cup Semi-final scenarios for all 6 teams:
Australia, holding ten points, needs just one victory out of their two remaining matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh to secure a semifinal berth. However, if they face two losses, their fate would rely on favorable outcomes in other matches.
New Zealand, standing at eight points, must clinch a win against Sri Lanka. Even with a victory, their qualification is uncertain, as they’ll need other teams like Pakistan and Afghanistan to not only lose but also suffer significant defeats.
Similarly, Pakistan, also with eight points, must win against England and by a substantial margin to boost their net run rate. They, too, rely on the losses of other contending teams with considerable margins.
Afghanistan, also at eight points, has a clear task: win against Australia and South Africa. Failing to do so, they must hope for other teams to lose their matches by significant margins to maintain a chance.
Sri Lanka, with four points, faces a critical juncture needing to win against Bangladesh and New Zealand by considerable margins. Their chances rely heavily on other teams losing with significant margins as well.
The Netherlands, at four points, shares a similar predicament as Sri Lanka. They aspire to secure victories against England and India by substantial margins, yet their fate hinges on other teams suffering substantial defeats in their games.
This high-stakes scenario has set the stage for a tense and unpredictable run towards the semifinals, with each team not only aiming for victories in their matches but also relying on specific outcomes in other games to keep their hopes alive in this fiercely contested World Cup.
