ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table: South Africa occupy top spot, Pakistan almost out | SA vs PAK

A mere solitary wicket win was enough for South Africa to replace India in the top spot in the ODI World Cup 2023 points table.

Temba Bavuma-led side won a thriller as they defeated Babar Azam-led team in the 26th match. South Africa team were earlier at the second position. They now have 10 points from 5 wins in 6 matches and owing to most of trheir big-margin wins the Proteas boast an amazing net run rate is +2.032.

After this loss, the Pakistan team are almost out of the competition. After their 4th loss on the trot, Pakistan is at number 6 in the points table with 4 points in 6 matches and a net run rate of -0.387. Earlier, Pakistan also lost to India, Afghanistan, Australia.

The top 3 teams in the points table, after South Africa are India in second spot with 10 points, New Zealand in third with 8 points and Australia is fourth with 6 points.