ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table: South Africa shatter Afghanistan's dream of semis | SA vs AFG

South Africa shattered Afghanistan's dream of qualifying for the semifinal after a 5 wicket win.
This was the final league game for both the teams as SA have secured 2nd spot below India who are placed first.

South Africa who had already qualified for the semis registered their 7th win out of the 9 games.
After this victory, Proteas have 14 points and a net run rate of +1.261.

The Afghanistan team, on the other hand, have 4 wins and 8 points in 9 matches. Afghanistan's net run rate is -0.336, at number 6 in the points table.

While India at no. 1, South Africa at 2nd place, Australia in 3rd have already qualified for the semifinals, the fight is for the 4th and the final semis spot. The battle is between Pakistan and New Zealand. With 1 match remaining, Pakistan who are at 5th have mathematical chances of taking the 4th place

Rohit Sharma's men who were the first to qualify are number 1 with 8 wins in 8 matches and 16 points. Below them are South Africa with a total of 12 points with 6 wins in 8 matches, while their net run rate is +1.376. Australia team is in third place in the points table and their net run rate is +0.861 with 6 wins and 12 points in 8 matches.