world cup 2023 In the 16th match of the World Cup 2023, New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 149 runs and registered its fourth consecutive win. With this resounding victory, New Zealand has also caused a major upheaval in the points table. On the other hand, India has also suffered a big blow due to New Zealand’s victory. After the record win against Afghanistan, New Zealand team has captured number one in the points table. After winning four matches, New Zealand has 8 points and its net run rate has become +1.923. New Zealand will now have to win only three matches to reach the semi-finals.
New Zealand ousts India from number one
New Zealand After fourth consecutive win, India has suffered a big blow in the points table. The Indian team, which was sitting at number one with 6 points after winning three consecutive matches, has now reached the second position. India’s net run rate is +1.821. India needs to win four more matches to enter the semi-finals.
South Africa at number three, Pakistan at fourth place
After winning two matches in the points table of World Cup 2023, South Africa team has reached third place with 4 points. His net run rate is +1.385. Whereas Pakistan has reached fourth position with 4 points after winning two matches. Pakistan’s net run rate is -0.137.
England at number five and Bangladesh at 6th place
The defending champion team England is at fifth position in the points table with two points after losing two matches, while the Bangladesh team is at 6th position with two points. Bangladesh has faced defeat in two consecutive matches.
Australia at 7th place, Sri Lanka at the bottom
Australia’s team has reached number 7 in the points table. Australia had lost to India by 6 wickets in the very first match. After that, South Africa also defeated them by 134 runs. Netherlands team is at number 8. In the last match, it created a big upset by defeating South Africa by 38 runs. The Afghanistan team, which created a big upset by defeating England, is at number 9. Whereas after losing three consecutive matches, the Sri Lankan team remains at the last position in the points table. The road ahead for Sri Lanka is full of difficulties.