ICC World Cup 2023: Points Table after Australia vs England Match 36

In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Australia continued their impressive form in the ICC World Cup 2023 by defeating England by 33 runs. This victory has not only added another feather to Australia’s cap but also solidified their position on the World Cup points table. Currently, they stand in third place with a commendable net run rate (NRR) of 0.924.

While the top two teams, India and South Africa, have already secured their spots in the World Cup semi-finals through dominant and all-around performances, Australia is now just one win away from joining them in the knockout stage. With 10 points already to their name, the Australian team needs just one victory in their remaining two matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh to secure their place in the semi-finals.

ICC World Cup 2023 points table

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Afghanistan, on the other hand, finds itself in a unique position, holding their fate in their own hands. With eight points from seven matches, they currently sit in the sixth position. However, it won’t be an easy task for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s squad as they face two tough opponents in their next two games. If they manage to secure victories in both matches, they could create history by reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

New Zealand, despite facing a challenging situation, still has a chance to qualify for the Super Four of the tournament. Their path to the next stage requires a decisive win over Sri Lanka in their final round game, combined with a strong net run rate.

Among the teams vying for a spot in the knockout stage, Pakistan faces the most challenging road. Their destiny is not entirely in their own hands. To have a shot at qualifying, Pakistan must defeat England on November 11 in Kolkata and hope that Sri Lanka can do them a favor by defeating New Zealand on November 9 in Bengaluru. Additionally, Pakistan needs Afghanistan to lose at least one of their remaining two matches against Australia and South Africa, as both teams currently share the same points tally of 8, despite Afghanistan having played one less match.

The race to the World Cup semi-finals continues to be intense and exciting, with each team battling for a chance to make history in this prestigious tournament. Cricket fans around the world will be eagerly following the remaining matches to see which teams ultimately secure their spots in the knockout stage of the ICC World Cup 2023.