On Thursday, New Zealand all but booked a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup, as they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in Bengaluru. The Kiwis have the advantage of a higher Net Run Rate (NRR), and the biggest threat to their semi-final spot – Pakistan – require a win by at least 287 runs to displace them at the fourth spot in the points table. As things stand, New Zealand will face the high-flying India in the semis of the World Cup, who are yet to concede a defeat in the tournament.
Rohit Sharma's men are enjoying an incredible run in the tournament, and assured a top spot in the points table after a sensational 243-run win over South Africa last Sunday. India had defeated the Kiwis by four wickets, chasing down a 274-run target with two overs to spare, and will aim for a similarly successful outing if they meet New Zealand again next week.
