Who would be your ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finalists?

[Bhaijaan]

NZ getting absolutely hammered their al weather bullies. The Aussies just love stealing their lunch.

 

[mominsaigol]

If we defeat 2 out of England, NZ, SA. Run rate wouldn't matter, we will qualify anyways InshAllah

If we lose 2 more matches, then forget run rate. WE DON'T DESERVE QUALIFICATION IN THAT SCENARIO ANYWAYS

We will win our next 4 matches InshAllah.
2 easy ones against Afg and Bang
And 2 against SA and NZ
would qualify even before we play our last group match

This did not age well lol

 

[BaaliSoda]

This thrashing of NZ should encourage everyone to beat NZ now.

NZ will be mentally scarred after this.

Good for Pakistan’s chances (however minuscule it may seem right now) as well.

 

[saqib.rai]

This did not age well lol

Lol bro.
Our team always forces us to watch other team matches and expect results to go in our favor

I had promised myself will not watch other team matches if we lose 4 ourselves
But cant help it. Hooked to the Aust- NZ game and now expecting NZ to lose this

And to also lose against South Africa and Sri Lanka after this

 

[mominsaigol]

Lol bro.
Our team always forces us to watch other team matches and expect results to go in our favor

I had promised myself will not watch other team matches if we lose 4 ourselves
But cant help it. Hooked to the Aust- NZ game and now expecting NZ to lose this

And to also lose against South Africa and Sri Lanka after this

Well yh, I'm basically half Australian at this point.

Australia and NZ are my 2 favourite teams and they have my full support.

Aus always finds a way to bounce back and NZ is a champions team as well in crunch situations.

Bro our team isn't as bad as people are making it put to be, we sent the wrong people that's all. If we sent the right people, Theirs no guarantee that we'd make semi's but atleast we wouldn't lose to afg and possibly SA. The bowling is toothless and batting is accumulation based. Like pur reserves are > our bench strength so theirs obviously a selection issue + mindset issue

 

[MenInG]

India cementing their place in the finals.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

World Cup State of Play: India lead the way but no team mathematically out yet.

Tournament hosts India are joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the critical top-four spots on the current Cricket World Cup standings.

But all 10 teams are still just about in the hunt to claim a place in the knockout stages, with no team yet to be mathematically eliminated – even defending champions England.

Here is the state of play following India’s win over England on 29 October:

1. India (six wins, no losses)
Most runs: Rohit Sharma (398 runs)
Most wickets: Jasprit Bumrah (14 wickets)

2. South Africa (five wins, one loss)
Most wickets: Quinton de Kock (431 runs)
Most wickets: Marco Jansen (12 wickets)

3. New Zealand (four wins, two losses)
Most runs: Rachin Ravindra (406 runs)
Most wickets: Mitch Santner (14 wickets)

4. Australia (four wins, two losses)
Most runs: David Warner (413 runs)
Most wickets: Adam Zampa (16 wickets)

5. Sri Lanka (two wins, three losses)
Most runs: Sadeera Samarawickrama (295 runs)
Most wickets: Dilshan Madushanka (11 wickets)

6. Pakistan (two wins, four losses)
Most runs: Mohammad Rizwan (333 runs)
Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi (13 wickets)

7. Afghanistan (two wins, three losses)
Most runs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (224 runs)
Most wickets: Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan (six wickets each)

8. Netherlands (two wins, four losses)
Most runs: Scott Edwards (204 runs)
Most wickets: Bas de Leede (11 wickets)

9. Bangladesh (one win, five losses)
Most runs: Mahmudullah Riyad (218 runs)
Most wickets: Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam (eight wickets each)

10. England (one win, five losses)
Most runs: Dawid Malan (236 runs)
Most wickets: Reece Topley and Adil Rashid (eight wickets)

 

[mominsaigol]

World Cup State of Play: India lead the way but no team mathematically out yet.

Tournament hosts India are joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the critical top-four spots on the current Cricket World Cup standings.

But all 10 teams are still just about in the hunt to claim a place in the knockout stages, with no team yet to be mathematically eliminated – even defending champions England.

Here is the state of play following India’s win over England on 29 October:

1. India (six wins, no losses)
Most runs: Rohit Sharma (398 runs)
Most wickets: Jasprit Bumrah (14 wickets)

2. South Africa (five wins, one loss)
Most wickets: Quinton de Kock (431 runs)
Most wickets: Marco Jansen (12 wickets)

3. New Zealand (four wins, two losses)
Most runs: Rachin Ravindra (406 runs)
Most wickets: Mitch Santner (14 wickets)

4. Australia (four wins, two losses)
Most runs: David Warner (413 runs)
Most wickets: Adam Zampa (16 wickets)

5. Sri Lanka (two wins, three losses)
Most runs: Sadeera Samarawickrama (295 runs)
Most wickets: Dilshan Madushanka (11 wickets)

6. Pakistan (two wins, four losses)
Most runs: Mohammad Rizwan (333 runs)
Most wickets: Shaheen Afridi (13 wickets)

7. Afghanistan (two wins, three losses)
Most runs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (224 runs)
Most wickets: Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan (six wickets each)

8. Netherlands (two wins, four losses)
Most runs: Scott Edwards (204 runs)
Most wickets: Bas de Leede (11 wickets)

9. Bangladesh (one win, five losses)
Most runs: Mahmudullah Riyad (218 runs)
Most wickets: Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam (eight wickets each)

10. England (one win, five losses)
Most runs: Dawid Malan (236 runs)
Most wickets: Reece Topley and Adil Rashid (eight wickets)

How? England and bangaldesh can get a maximum of 8 points? But even if they do their rr is too far behind to catch up?

Their 100% out

 

[Bhaijaan]

Safe to say that Bharat has now qualified for the semis ?

 

[Sachin136]

How? England and bangaldesh can get a maximum of 8 points? But even if they do their rr is too far behind to catch up?

Their 100% out

It may still be hypothetically possible for their NRR to catch up if they win their remaining matches by absurd margins and others contenders for the spot lose their matches by large margins. But they're effectively out.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Safe to say that Bharat has now qualified for the semis ?

99.99 % . Not guaranteed yet. 1 more win against SL and we are through for sure

 

[hassan918]

Pakistan win today has made things a bit interesting as they are still alive in the race to the semifinals. Tomorrow's match between South Africa and New Zealand would be very important. A win for South Africa would take them into the semifinals.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

Pakistan win today has made things a bit interesting as they are still alive in the race to the semifinals. Tomorrow's match between South Africa and New Zealand would be very important. A win for South Africa would take them into the semifinals.

South Africa have qualified for the semi-finals after Pakistan's win over NZL.

SAF become the second team after India to book their place in the semis - congratulations to the Proteas.

 

[Kianig89]

That harsh defeat against SA will haunt us, before WC this was given that win 2 out of 5 bar minnows and SF is guaranteed but that AFG game was shell shocking

 

[sweep_shot]

After NZ's loss today, hard to predict the 4th spot.

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and NZ - all have chances for that 4th spot.

 

[globetrotter]

1st Semi-final India v/s.NZ in Mumbai on 15th Nov. Winner - India

2nd Semi-final SA v/s.AUS in Kolkata on 16th Nov. Winner - Australia

Final India V/s. Australia in Ahmedabad on 19th Nov. World Cup winner - India

 

[Champ_Pal]

After NZ's loss today, hard to predict the 4th spot.

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and NZ - all have chances for that 4th spot.

Even Afg has a chance. Next 2 matches are very critical.

Ind/SA/Aus have pretty much sealed their spots.

NZ is the only team that has been struggling after a bright start. The way NZ are playing, I won't be surprised if they lose to SL also. Their bowling is very bad.

 

[hassan918]

World Cup run home: How each team can qualify for the semi-finals​

Pakistan and Afghanistan are firmly in contention for a top-four finish, with two spots in the knockout stages still up for grabs. We look at every side’s hopes and qualification pathway at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The race for two of the spots in the knockout stage of the Cricket World Cup 2023 remains wide open after Pakistan’s crucial win over New Zealand, with undefeated India and big-hitting South Africa clinching places in the semi-finals so far.

South Africa, Australia and New Zealand currently join hosts India in the critical top-four spots at the moment, but there’s plenty still at stake after a fascinating set of results.

Here is what each team needs to do - and the other results that have to go their way - to finish in the top four and qualify for the knockout stage:

1. India

Wins: 7
Losses: 0
Net run rate: +2.102
Still to play: South Africa (5 November), Netherlands (12 November)

Path to qualification:

* Qualified

2. South Africa

Wins: 6
Losses: 1
Net run rate: +2.290
Still to play: India (5 November), Afghanistan (10 November)

Path to qualification:

* Qualified

3. Australia

Wins: 4
Losses: 2
Net run rate: +0.970
Still to play: England (4 November), Afghanistan (7 November), Bangladesh (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win all three remaining matches to finish on 14 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Win two of their three remaining matches to finish on 12 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Win one of their three remaining matches to finish on 10 points, and finish with a better net run rate than at least two of the other teams (New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

4. New Zealand

Wins: 4
Losses: 4
Net run rate: +0.398
Still to play: Sri Lanka (9 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win their remaining match to finish on 10 points, and finish with a better net run rate than at least one of the other teams that can also finish on 10 points

* Finish on eight points with a better net run rate than any of the other teams also on that mark

5. Pakistan

Wins: 4
Losses: 4
Net run rate: +0.036
Still to play: England (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win their remaining match to finish on 10 points, and finish with a better net run rate than at least two of the other teams (Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan) that can also finish on 10 points

* Should Pakistan lose their final game against England they will require a significant helping hand from NRR to finish on eight points and in the top four

6. Afghanistan

Wins: 4
Losses: 3
Net run rate: -0.330
Still to play: Australia (7 November), South Africa (10 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win their two remaining matches to finish on 12 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Win one of their two remaining matches to finish on 10 points, and finish with a better net run rate than at least two of the other teams (Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

7. Sri Lanka

Wins: 2
Losses: 4
Net run rate: -1.162
Still to play: Bangladesh (6 November), New Zealand (9 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win two remaining matches to finish on eight points, while New Zealand and either Australia or Afghanistan lose all their remaining matches, and finish with a better net run rate than all other teams that finish on eight points

8. Netherlands

Wins: 2
Losses: 5
Net run rate: -1.398
Still to play: England (8 November), India (12 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win two remaining matches to finish on eight points, while New Zealand and either Australia or Afghanistan lose all their remaining matches, and finish with a better net run rate than all other teams that finish on eight points

9. Bangladesh

Wins: 1
Losses: 6
Net run rate: -1.446
Still to play: Sri Lanka (6 November), Australia (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Can not qualify for knockout stage

10. England

Wins: 1
Losses: 5
Net run rate: -1.652
Still to play: Australia (4 November), Netherlands (8 November), Pakistan (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win three remaining matches to finish on eight points, while New Zealand and either Australia or Afghanistan lose all their remaining matches, and finish with a better net run rate than all other teams that finish on eight points

World Cup run home: How each team can qualify for the semi-finals

Pakistan and Afghanistan are firmly in contention for a top-four finish, with two spots in the knockout stages still up for grabs. We look at every side’s hopes and qualification pathway at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

www.cricketworldcup.com

 

[BouncerGuy]

World Cup run home: How each team can qualify for the semi-finals

Sri Lanka need to defeat Bangladesh to keep their semi-final hopes alive, while Pakistan and Afghanistan are firmly in contention to snatch a spot in the knockout stages. We look at every side’s hopes and qualification pathway at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The race for the two semi-final spots still up for grabs at the Cricket World Cup remains wide open after Pakistan’s critical win over New Zealand, while undefeated India have locked in top spot after thumping second-placed South Africa.

Australia and New Zealand currently join the qualified duo India and South Africa in the crucial top-four places, but Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands can each have varying degrees of hope of snatching a semi-final spot.

Here is what each team needs to do - and the other results that have to go their way - to finish in the top four and qualify for the knockout stage:

1. India

Wins: 8
Losses: 0
Net run rate: +2.456
Still to play: Netherlands (12 November)

Path to qualification:

* Qualified

2. South Africa

Wins: 6
Losses: 2
Net run rate: +1.376
Still to play: Afghanistan (10 November)

Path to qualification:

* Qualified

3. Australia

Wins: 5
Losses: 2
Net run rate: +0.924
Still to play: Afghanistan (7 November), Bangladesh (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win both of their remaining matches to finish on 14 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Win one of their remaining matches to finish on 12 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Lose both of their remaining matches to finish on eight points, and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two of the other teams (New Zealand, Afghanistan, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

4. New Zealand

Wins: 4
Losses: 4
Net run rate: +0.398
Still to play: Sri Lanka (9 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win their remaining match to finish on 10 points, and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two of the other teams (Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

* Lose their remaining match to finish on eight points, hope Pakistan and Afghanistan lose all of their remaining matches, and finish with a higher net run rate than the many other teams that can finish on eight points

5. Pakistan

Wins: 4
Losses: 4
Net run rate: +0.036
Still to play: England (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win their remaining match to finish on 10 points, and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two of the other teams (Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

* Lose their remaining match to finish on eight points, hope New Zealand and Afghanistan lose all of their remaining matches, and finish with a higher net run rate than the many other teams that can finish on eight points

6. Afghanistan

Wins: 4
Losses: 3
Net run rate: -0.330
Still to play: Australia (7 November), South Africa (10 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win both of their remaining matches to finish on 12 points and be guaranteed qualification

* Win one of their remaining matches to finish on 10 points, and finish with a higher net run rate than at least two of the other teams (Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan) that can also finish on 10 points

* Lose both of their remaining matches to finish on eight points, hope New Zealand and Pakistan lose all of their remaining matches, and finish with a higher net run rate than the many other teams that can finish on eight points

7. Sri Lanka

Wins: 2
Losses: 5
Net run rate: -1.162
Still to play: Bangladesh (6 November), New Zealand (9 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win both of their remaining matches to finish on eight points, hope New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan lose all of their remaining matches, and finish with a higher net run rate than the many other teams that can finish on eight points

8. Netherlands

Wins: 2
Losses: 5
Net run rate: -1.398
Still to play: England (8 November), India (12 November)

Path to qualification:

* Win both of their remaining matches to finish on eight points, hope New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan lose all of their remaining matches, and finish with a higher net run rate than the many other teams that can finish on eight points

9. Bangladesh

Wins: 1
Losses: 6
Net run rate: -1.446
Still to play: Sri Lanka (6 November), Australia (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Can not qualify for knockout stage

10. England

Wins: 1
Losses: 6
Net run rate: -1.504
Still to play: Netherlands (8 November), Pakistan (11 November)

Path to qualification:

* Can not qualify for knockout stage

World Cup run home: How each team can qualify for the semi-finals

Sri Lanka need to defeat Bangladesh to keep their semi-final hopes alive, while Pakistan and Afghanistan are firmly in contention to snatch a spot in the knockout stages. We look at every side’s hopes and qualification pathway at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

www.cricketworldcup.com

 

[hassan918]

Australia have now become the third team to book their place in the semi-finals after their remarkable win over Afghanistan. The fourth team will likely be either New Zealand or Pakistan but Afghanistan are still in the race as well.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

After Australia's remarkable win against Afghanistan its almost certain that Australia and South Africa are going to face each other in semi finals of this world cup 2023.

Will history repeat itself like the 1999 World Cup, or can South Africa defy the myth?

 

[jnaveen1980]

It is better not to face SA or Australia in the semi final. They both have beasts in their line up. On a flat road they can neutralize bowling threat.

 

[hassan918]

A big match coming up tomorrow between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. A win for New Zealand with a fair margin will almost guarantee their place in the semi-finals while a defeat can be a big boost in Pakistan's chances to make it to the top 4.

 

[globetrotter]

India Vs. NZ in Mumbai

SA Vs.Aus in Kolkata

India’s semi on 15th Nov., but heavy rains lashing Mumbai and surroundings in evening since yesterday…. Evening rain may affect 1st semi-final

 

[hassan918]

World Cup semi-finals almost set in stone​

New Zealand's massive win over Sri Lanka saw their net run rate up to +0.743 and almost assured them of a semi-final spot at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

New Zealand have all but sealed their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup, joining the likes of India, South Africa and Australia after a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

New Zealand's emphatic victory over Sri Lanka means the make-up of the semi-final stage of the event can only change if something dramatic happens.

India are locked in to finish in first place on the standings, while we already know South Africa and Australia will complete the group stage in second and third place and tackle each other in the semis.

The Black Caps' victory over Sri Lanka means they sit in the box seat to finish fourth and are the most likely opponents for India, although Pakistan still have an outside chance of claiming the final place in the knockout stages with a big win over England in their final group match.

Can Pakistan and Afghanistan make it?

Pakistan's equation to make the semi-finals after New Zealand's huge win is a near-impossible one: if they bat first, they need to win by a margin of 287 runs at least and if they are chasing, they need to dismiss England for 50 runs and chase the target in two overs or 100 runs in three overs.

All of these appear highly improbable, meaning that the top four of the World Cup is almost set in stone.

Afghanistan's odds are even lesser given that their net run rate is further lower than Pakistan's. They face South Africa on Friday in Ahmedabad.

If the standings stay as they are now then India will take on New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15, with South Africa and Australia's semi-final to take place the following day in Kolkata.

Should Pakistan manage to overtake New Zealand and finish in fourth, then India's clash with their arch-rival will take place in Kolkata on Thursday and the Proteas clash with the Aussies will switch to Mumbai a day earlier.

Source: ICC

 

[hassan918]

The dream is very much over for Pakistan and Afghanistan but they had their chances and they couldn't take. Pakistan needed to win big against New Zealand but they conceded 400+ runs and it was pretty much all over for them at that point. Afghanistan on the other hand had a great chance to win big against Australia but the drop catches costed them badly and now they are in an impossible situation to make it to the semi-finals.

 

[Rana]

England
Australia
India
New Zealand

I’m sorry but Pakistan needs a proper middle order. Not the hole they are taking with them in the tournament

England let me down.

There has to be a serious inquiry into this debacle. They are nowhere as poor as their results have been this tournament. Morgan is right

Something is seriously off inside that camp

 

[Mockingbird]

My semifinalist prediction - Ind, Aus, NZ, SA

Hah, what do I get?

 

[Rana]

Australia
England
Pakistan
Srilanka

Wow this is the closest prediction

 

[mominsaigol]

England let me down.

There has to be a serious inquiry into this debacle. They are nowhere as poor as their results have been this tournament. Morgan is right

Something is seriously off inside that camp

I predicted Aus, Sa, NZ and India on October 9th.

Although I thought England would end up 5th. I didn't think they'd be under the water.

 

[sweep_shot]

Australia, England, and India will probably make it to semi-final.

One from Pakistan and New Zealand should be the other semi-finalist.

I was 75% right.

South Africa replaced England only (from my earlier picks).

 

[mominsaigol]

I was 75% right.

South Africa replaced England only (from my earlier picks).

I was 100% right

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

India
RsA
AUS
PAK

 

[GLORY OF '92]

People are over hyping our team.

Batting is too cautious and lack power hitters. Also Babar is not a lucky captain.

Our fast bowlers choke terribly under pressure.

Why can't our team management or the PCB see such serious issues?

 

[W63L35]

 

[ahmadharis1]

Australia, England, India, South Africa

Yikes, what a complete collapse by England. Who could've predicted this. I feel like I owe New Zealand an apology

 

[jnaveen1980]

1) Bavuma
2) Cummins
3) Latham
4) Rohit

Only decent captain is Rohit. But Latham will have guidance from Kane.

 

[deltexas]

New Zealand, Australia, India, South Africa.

Correct prediction !

 

[deltexas]

My semifinalist prediction - Ind, Aus, NZ, SA

Correct prediction! Only 2 correct predictions from the whole set of posters here !

 

[kron]

I predicted
Aus
India
S Africa
Pakistan

Looks like nz will come through. Team doesn't deserve it.

 

[kron]

1) Bavuma
2) Cummins
3) Latham
4) Rohit

Only decent captain is Rohit. But Latham will have guidance from Kane.

Rohit himself is mediocre. He promoted bhuva kumar and trundlers before. I never rate any captain who likes trundlers.

Only did well cause he was forced to play proper pace attack

Kohli was the best test captain since Ricky.


Odi probably Kane.

 

[Hitman]

Yikes, what a complete collapse by England. Who could've predicted this. I feel like I owe New Zealand an apology

We all predicted England to be one of the semi finalists pre tournament. You're not the only one proven wrong.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rohit himself is mediocre. He promoted bhuva kumar and trundlers before. I never rate any captain who likes trundlers.

Only did well cause he was forced to play proper pace attack

Kohli was the best test captain since Ricky.


Odi probably Kane.

Not in LOIs. Kohli never had that big tournament temperament as a captain. Kohli is good only in Tests.

 

[kron]

People are over hyping our team.

Batting is too cautious and lack power hitters. Also Babar is not a lucky captain.

Our fast bowlers choke terribly under pressure.

Don't choke. Just not good enough. Not as good as india Australia or south africa. That is the reality.

 

[kron]

Not in LOIs. Kohli never had that big tournament temperament as a captain. Kohli is good only in Tests.

Kohli has never beaten nz in a ko game or icc event even in under 19. He is basically nz's you know what.

So wonder if india can beat nz in semis. India are favourites but mental midgets and chokers in ko exist for India.

 

[cricket.mad]

Not in LOIs. Kohli never had that big tournament temperament as a captain. Kohli is good only in Tests.

He never won that damn ipl for our rcb

I want Rachin in place of him for RCB

 

[BouncerGuy]

BCCI and ICC already know who the semi-finalists are. Pakistan still has to face England though. Even though the chances for Pakistan to qualify for the semis are next to none but still.
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