ODI World Cup 2023: Qualification scenarios of teams for semifinal explained

The ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 in India has seen 30 games played with 10 teams having played six games each. While some teams are in the top four, the rest of the teams are fighting for a spot in the above. Meanwhile, the home team India is the only team which is yet to lose a game. Without further ado, let’s discuss all teams’ scenarios for their semis qualification.

ODI World Cup 2023 semis qualification scenario team-wise

India (Source: Twitter)

1. India 

With six wins under their belt, they need one more win out of three games left to ensure their qualification. If they get to 14 points, no other team can displace them that are placed outside of the top four. Apparently, teams outside of top four can get to either 12 or 10 points.

2. South Africa

The Proteas have only lost to the Netherlands so far after playing six games and have 10 points to their name. Given their NRR (+2.032), they can be easily termed as favorites to reach the knockout stages. However, if they win their remaining games against New Zealand, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, the African side will be assured of their place in the semis.

3. New Zealand

The two-time finalists have four wins out of their six games so far. After registering four back-to-back wins, they have lost against India and Australia. They have to play against New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka and have to win against all of them to ensure their place in the semis.

Australian Cricket Team (Source – Twitter)

4. Australia

The five-time winners started the tournament with losses against India and South Africa. However, they have gone on to win four games on the bounce. They have to play against Ashes rivals England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Given the form of these teams, Australia needs to win against all of them while being favorites.

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka (Source – Twitter)

5. Afghanistan

For the first time in an ODI World Cup, the Asian side has won three games. With three games left against the likes of Netherlands, Australia, and South Africa, a win against all of them will ensure their place in the semis. Also, if they win against Australia, it might also rule out the former champions from the tournament.

Sri Lanka (Source: Twitter)

6. Sri Lanka

The 1996 winners have had a roller-coaster tournament so far. After losing three games, they bounced back with two wins, only to lose against Afghans last night. With the game left against the likes of India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, the Lankan Lions not only need to win but also hope for other results go their way.

Pakistan Cricket Team (Source – Twitter)

7. Pakistan

The 1992 winners started the tournament with two wins but went on to lose their way with four losses. Even though they are alive (barely), they need to win against the likes of Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England and hope for other results to go their way.

Netherlands cricket team (Source – Twitter)

8. Netherlands

The Dutch, after playing their first ODI World Cup in 12 years, have exceeded the expectations. They have won against the likes of South Africa and Bangladesh. As they have three games left against the likes of Afghanistan, Australia, and India, they not only need to win but win handsomely. After all, their NRR is (-1.277)

9. Bangladesh

The Tigers have had an unexpectedly bad tournament so far. They have lost five games and are likely to get to eight points maximum. Even though they might be alive so far they need wins against the likes of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia. They also need a lot of scenarios to go their way.

England cricket team (Source – Twitter)

10. England

The defending champions have had the same kind of campaign as Bangladesh after playing six games. Also, they have copped some heavy defeats which is why they not only massive wins against their Ashes rivals Australia, European neighbors, Netherlands, and Pakistan, they also need a lot of things go their way