Sri Lanka handed a heavy defeat to England on Thursday. This was not on the cards because England was the defending champion. Having lost to Afghanistan, as well, the chances of England look very bleak now. On that now, here, we take a look at how England can still qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup Semi-Finals.
Here is how England can still qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup Semi-Finals
The road is definitely tough for England ahead. They would need a lot of other results to go their way, as well. It’s no surprise that England has to win the rest of their games to head to the semi-finals. This way, they can get 10 points on board.
New Zealand must lose their remaining four matches and stay on eight. India must win three of their four games, losing only to England, while South Africa should beat all teams except the men in blue. Then, India (16) and South Africa (14) will take the top two spots. Australia has to beat New Zealand but must lose their other matches, while Afghanistan beat must Netherlands and Australia. Then both Australia and Afghanistan will finish on eight.
Further, Sri Lanka must beat New Zealand and Afghanistan, while Pakistan should beat Bangladesh and New Zealand. And then Sri Lanka and Pakistan will finish on eight too.
A lot of factors must support England
Sri Lanka win by 8️⃣ wickets in Bangalore. #EnglandCricket | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/K72Gk2k9AL
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 26, 2023
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A lot of results must go their way and it is unlikely that this would happen. Firstly, England must win all their remaining and this itself is looking hard right now.
England’s next opponent is India, the hosts who are flying high. It would be a great feat if England could beat India, considering the current form of both sides. Therefore, it will be a difficult task for Jos Buttler and team to reach the semis of this edition.
