IND vs PAK semi-final: We got to see Maxwell’s show in match number 39 of the World Cup 2023 at Wankhede. This Australian all-rounder played a historic innings while chasing the target. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan and single-handedly led the team to victory. With this victory, Australia qualified for the semi-finals.
Australia is at third place on the points table :-
Australia is now at third position on the points table. At the same time, South Africa is at second place and India is at the top. Now three teams will fight for the fourth place. These include New Zealand, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Due to Pakistan being in the race for the semi-finals, fans are hoping that India and Pakistan clash once again. Because the first semi-final match will be played between the top and fourth placed teams.
IND vs PAK: India will choose the stadium for its semi-final match :-
The ICC had said in a press release before the start of the tournament that India would play at the Wankhede if it qualifies for the World Cup semi-finals. If Pakistan qualifies and the semi-final match between India and Pakistan will be played in Kolkata.
Let us tell you that according to ICC rules, the host country has the right to choose the venue for its semi-final match.
can Pakistan qualify :-
Pakistan’s next match is with England. Whereas Afghanistan will face South Africa and New Zealand will face Sri Lanka. To reach the semi-finals, Pakistan will have to keep an eye on the match between Afghanistan and New Zealand. If Afghanistan and New Zealand win their matches then it will be a matter of net run rate.
Currently New Zealand is at fourth place, Pakistan at fifth place, while Afghanistan is at sixth place. Pakistan’s net run rate is less than New Zealand and more than Afghanistan. Pakistan will have to win with a better net run rate to qualify.
