By defeating New Zealand, South Africa has again captured the number one position in the points table. Whereas India has suffered the loss of one place. South Africa has 12 points after 6 wins in 7 matches and the net run rate (+2.290) is the best. Whereas the Indian team has reached second place with 12 points after 6 wins in 6 matches. India’s net run rate is +1.405. In the 32nd match of World Cup 2023, South Africa defeated New Zealand by 190 runs. Batting first at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the South African team scored a huge score of 357 runs after losing 4 wickets in 50 overs. Then the New Zealand team was bundled out for 167 runs in 35.3 overs.
Australia has advantage in the war between South Africa and New Zealand
In the battle between South Africa and New Zealand, Australia has gained one place in the points table. Australia’s team has now reached number three. Whereas after losing to Africa, New Zealand team has reached fourth position. New Zealand has 8 points after 4 wins and 3 losses in 7 matches. New Zealand’s net run rate is +0.484. Whereas Australia has played 6 matches so far, in which it has won 4 and lost 2. Australia’s net run rate is +0.970.
Pakistan at number five in the points table
After the resounding victory against Bangladesh, Pakistan team has reached fifth position in the points table. Pakistan has played 7 matches, in which it has won 3 and lost 4 matches. Pakistan has 6 points and the net run rate is -0.024.
Afghanistan at number 6 and Sri Lanka at 7th place
In the points table, Afghanistan team has reached sixth place with 6 points after winning three matches. Afghanistan’s net run rate is -0.718. Whereas Sri Lankan team has reached 7th position with 4 points after 2 wins and 4 losses in 6 matches. Sri Lanka’s net run rate is -0.275. Whereas Netherlands has 4 points after 2 wins and 4 losses in 6 matches. Netherlands’ net run rate is -1.277.
England at number 10 in the points table
The England team has reached 10th position in the points table. The England team has played 6 matches so far, in which it has won only one match. Whereas it has faced defeat in 5 matches. England has only two points. Bangladesh team has reached 9th position with two points after playing 7 matches, winning 1 and losing 6. Bangladesh team has become the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup.