On Monday, Pakistan ended their 18-match dropping streak on the World Cup as they surprised West Indies by eight wickets in a rain-curtailed match. It was Pakistan’s first-ever win within the World Cup since 2009, which had additionally come in opposition to the identical opponent.
With this win, Pakistan did an almighty favor to India, who’re resusciated, and after their complete 110-run victory over Bangladesh, standing getting ready to cementing the semi-final spot.
A better take a look at what every staff requires to make the lower:
India
The complete win over Bangladesh has put India within the third spot on the factors desk. India (+0.768) have performed six video games, gained three and misplaced three. In six matches, they’ve six factors and are tied with West Indies (-0.885), however the Mithali Raj-led staff has a greater Net Run Rate. If South Africa who’re but to play their sixth sport, defeat the West Indies on Thursday, India will robotically safe the ultimate fourth spot. India will play their final group match in opposition to South Africa on March 27.
Australia
There is not any stopping the Meg Lanning-led Australia facet. They have continued their unbeaten run within the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 with six straight wins on the bounce and are the primary staff to qualify for the semis. They will lock horns with Bangladesh on March 25.
South Africa
The Proteas, after their 4 straight win, suffered a five-wicket defeat in opposition to the mighty Australians on Tuesday. With eight factors, two matches in hand and a wholesome NRR (0.092), the South African facet are virtually by way of to the semis. They can harm their very own possibilities provided that they lose in opposition to West Indies (Match 24) and India (March 27) by a giant margin.
West Indies
The high-flying West Indies (-0.885), who began the match with two back-to-back wins in opposition to New Zealand and England, have light away because the match progressed. Pakistan has spoiled their occasion and so they now should defeat South Africa in a complete option to make the lower.
England
Defending champions England, who had a horrendous begin to the match, dropping three straight matches, has bounced again brilliantly. They have 4 factors in 5 video games, and their subsequent two opponents are Pakistan (March 24) and Bangladesh (March 27). If the climate does not play spoilsport, then the 2 straight wins with a superb NRR (0.327) will do exactly advantageous for the Heather Knight-led staff.
New Zealand
Hosts New Zealand are out from the semi-final race with solely two wins of their six video games. They will lock horns with Pakistan on March 26.
Pakistan
Bismah Farooq’s facet has achieved a giant favor to their neighbors with their disrupting and astounding win over West Indies. They will like to finish their match on a excessive after they face New Zealand subsequent.
Bangladesh
With one win in 5 matches, Bangladesh, too, are out of rivalry. However, the facet has proven a terrific combating spirit all through the match and even registered their first-ever win within the ICC Women’s World Cup, after they defeated Pakistan by 9 runs. They even have the most effective financial system charge within the match. Their subsequent two video games are in opposition to Australia on March 25 and England on March 27.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
