World Cup 2023 Points Table: Pressure On Pakistan Multiplies As Australia Consolidate Top-Four Position

25.10.2023 - 18:37 sports.ndtv.com

World Cup 2023 Points Table: Australia came out in full force at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday against Netherlands to register a huge 309-run win.

It is the second highest win margin (in terms of runs) in ODI cricket. Australia were boosted by centuries from David Warner and Glenn Maxwell, whose 40-ball ton is the fastest ever in Cricket World Cup history, as they notched a huge 399/8 in 50 overs.

In reply, Netherlands were all out for just 90. (World Cup points table) With the win, Australia have consolidated their place in the top four of the Cricket World Cup points table.

The Pat Cummins-led Australia are currently fourth with six points from five matches (NRR +1.142). India (10 points in 5 games, NRR +1.353), South Africa (8 points in 5 games, NRR +2.370) and New Zealand (8 points in 5 games, NRR +1.481) hold the top three spots.

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It has not been an impressive campaign for the Pakistan cricket team at the Cricket World Cup 2023 till now. They have won three out of their seven matches and the Babar Azam-led side face a tough uphill battle for semi-final qualification. While the players and the Pakistan Cricket Board have come under a lot of pressure for the display, one of the major points made by fans and experts revolve around the food dish 'biryani'. Since coming to India, Pakistan cricketers have indulged in biryani from various cities and that has made its way into criticism from different corners following some dismal on-field performances.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: Australia Consolidate Top 4 Spot With New Zealand Win. India At...

Australia consolidated their position in the Top 4 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 points table after a thrilling win over New Zealand in Dharamsala on Saturday. The game went down to the wire but Mitchell Starc was able to withstand a late onslaught from James Neesham to clinch a five-wicket win. Thanks to the victory, Australia are fourth with eight points and a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.970. Despite the loss, New Zealand remain third with a superior NRR. South Africa are currently at the top of the table with 10 points while unbeaten India are second having played one fewer match.

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