India The World Cup campaign being played on the soil of India has now entered its final phase. During the World Cup 2023, the Indian team has performed well and made it to the semi-finals. Apart from India, South Africa and Australia also took their place. semi final I have confirmed it. The fourth position of the top 4 is vacant for a team. For which three teams are fighting among themselves. New Zealand has almost confirmed its place in the semi-finals. Afghanistan is facing South Africa on Friday. Where there is a big challenge for Afghanistan. Afghanistan will have to register a big win against South Africa to make it to the semi-finals. So that his net run rate improves and he secures his place in the semi-finals.
In this way Afghanistan will be able to make it to the semi-finals
afghanistan The team’s current net run rate is -0.338, while New Zealand finished their league round with a net run rate of +0.743. In a one-sided match, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets. To face India in the semi-final match to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15, Afghanistan will have to leave New Zealand behind in terms of net run rate. For this, Afghanistan will have to register a big win in the match played against South Africa on Friday. Afghanistan team will have to defeat South Africa by more than 438 runs. At the same time, it must also be accepted that Pakistan loses its match against England.
Ahmedabad pitch helps spin bowlers
The pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium proves helpful for both batsmen and bowlers. Excellent scores are made on this pitch. Whereas excellent bowling creates obstacles in making this score. Out of the three ODI matches played in the tournament being played in India, no team has crossed the 300 mark on this pitch. These things reflect the balance of the pitch. The pitch of Narendra Modi Stadium is made of red and black soil. Due to red soil, good bounce and spin is seen on this pitch. Whereas black soil provides less bounce to the ball. Due to which the bowlers get more help.
South Africa would like to perform better during the run chase
South Africa will be trying to overcome its weaknesses while chasing the target. South African opener Quinton de Kock has performed brilliantly during the World Cup. But till now captain Temba Bavuma has failed to play captaincy innings. He was out of two matches due to illness in which Reeza Hendricks performed brilliantly. It is not possible to drop the captain in the middle of the tournament but Bavuma must be feeling the pressure. They have a golden opportunity to get back into rhythm before the semi-finals. David Miller has not been seen in his usual form yet. Left arm fast bowler Marco Jensen will have to work at economy rate. Whereas Keshav Maharaj has handled the spin front well and now it remains to be seen whether another spinner in the form of Tabrez Shamsi is fielded or not.