Who will India face in World Cup Semi-finals? Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting to see who will face India in the semi-finals. Following Australia’s remarkable victory, securing their spot against South Africa, the spotlight now shifts to a three-way battle between New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to determine India’s formidable opponent.
As it stands, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are all tied at eight points each, with only Net Run Rate separating them.
Who will India face in World Cup Semi-finals?
New Zealand, currently holding the highest NRR of 0.398 among the three teams, faces Sri Lanka in their last group match.
Their path to the semi-finals hinges on a substantial win, coupled with hopes that Pakistan and Afghanistan do not emerge victorious in their respective games.
Adding to the excitement is the possibility of an iconic India-Pakistan semi-final clash at Eden Gardens. For this scenario to unfold, Pakistan must deliver a stellar performance against England.
The Babar Azam-led side, steadily regaining their form, needs a significant victory, with the advantage of playing after New Zealand and Afghanistan’s matches.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, the tournament’s most improved team, faces a daunting task against title-contenders South Africa.
To secure their spot in the semi-finals, Afghanistan must triumph with a substantial margin, surpassing the NRR of both New Zealand and Pakistan.
However, if both New Zealand and Pakistan face defeats against Sri Lanka and England respectively, a victory against South Africa would be sufficient for Afghanistan to advance.
In a surprising twist, the Netherlands, despite being considered minnows, still cling to a mathematical possibility of qualification. With two matches in hand, they can potentially reach eight points.
However, their path to the semi-finals requires two major upsets against England and India, along with specific outcomes in other matches—an uphill battle given their negative net run-rate.
Cricket enthusiasts around the world are on the edge of their seats as these intriguing scenarios unfold.
The stage is set for nail-biting encounters, determining which team will earn the coveted spot to face India in the highly anticipated World Cup semi-final.
