ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan has won three out of seven games and are currently placed at the fifth spot.
Mumbai: Who does not want an India-Pakistan ODI World Cup semi-final? We all do, but is it possible after Pakistan’s shambolic show thus far in the competition. Pakistan has won three out of seven games and are currently placed at the fifth spot. While things are not looking up for Pakistan, India are flying high with six out of six thus far and are the team to beat.
But yes, Pakistan can still make the semi-final. For that to happen, Pakistan first need to win their remaining two games and then hope New Zealand lose their remaining games. In that kind of a scenario, Pakistan would finish fourth and with India in the top spot – the two teams could meet again.
Meanwhile, South Africa earned a 190-run win over New Zealand in match 32 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, on November 1. New Zealand suffered their straight third loss in the mega tournament that dropped them to the fourth spot on the points table. On the other hand, Proteas have now secured the top spot on the points table with 12 points.
Batting first, South Africa posted a total of 357/4 thanks to 200-run second-wicket stand between centurions Quinton de Kock (116) and Rassie van der Dussen (133). Later, the Proteas were boosted by a late charge from David Miller (53).
Later, Marco Jansen’s double strike lifted South Africa in the first Powerplay during New Zealand’s chase before Gerald Coetzee and Kagiso Rabada followed up with wickets of their own. Keshav Maharaj ensured that the spinners had their say and struck four times as they bundled out New Zealand for 167 in 35.3 overs to ensure a dominant win.