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Cricket World Cup 2023: Can Pakistan Qualify For Semifinals If They Lose To New Zealand?

Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the Cricket World Cup 2023. They needed two big wins in their remaining matches to stand a chance of making it to the semi-finals, but with New Zealand batters clobbering a huge total, their chances look a lot more bleak. Pakistan entered the game against New Zealand with only three wins out of seven matches and were lurking in the bottom half of the table. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scored his third century of the tournament, backed by a terrific 95 off 79 balls from captain Kane Williamson. They finished with 401/6 in 50 overs, New Zealand's highest team total in the ODI World Cup.

ODI World Cup 2023: Jonathan Trott Figures Out Afghanistan's Code Of Success In Indian Conditions

Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott, dismissed the idea that their team has figured out the key to success when chasing a target on Indian soil, following their third consecutive victory in the ongoing World Cup on Friday. Afghanistan restricted the Netherlands to a total of 179 runs. In response, they successfully chased down the target in 31.3 overs, losing just three wickets in the process. This marked their third victory while chasing a total putting them in a pole position to seal one of the three available spots for the semi-final after India became the first team to reach the knockout stage.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Hashmatullah Shahidi Dedicates Afghanistan Victory To 'Struggling Refugees'

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi dedicated his team's World Cup victory over the Netherlands on Friday to "struggling refugees" at home and insisted he is still "dreaming" of reaching the semi-finals. Afghanistan swept to a seven-wicket triumph with 111 balls to spare to record a fourth win at the tournament after already shocking defending champions England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With two group games left, they have eight points, the same as Australia and New Zealand although their rivals boast better net run rates.

Newcastle United transfer chief reveals Sandro Tonali replacement plan amid links to Saudi-based Ruben Neves

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United transfer chief Dan Ashworth has revealed the club is looking to dip into the January transfer market to make up for the loss of banned midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Asia’s best Al-Dawsari dazzles as Al-Hilal win again

RIYADH: Salem Al-Dawari showed why he is the Asian Player of the Year on Friday as he led Al-Hilal to a 2-0 win at Al-Fateh that puts the leaders seven points clear at the top of the Roshn Saudi League.

German club Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi’s contract over social media posts on Israel-Hamas war

MAINZ: German soccer club Mainz terminated the contract of Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi on Friday following his social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war. The announcement by Mainz came two days after El Ghazi disputed the club’s version of events when it lifted an earlier suspension. German news agency dpa reported Friday that prosecutors in the city of Koblenz were also investigating. Mainz originally suspended El Ghazi on Oct.

Afghanistan thrash Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final chances

Afghanistan made it three wins in a row with a seven-wicket success over Netherlands to keep alive their hopes of making the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.

Pat Cummins Backs Larger Squads For Long Tournaments Like World Cup

With just 13 members available out of the 15-man squad for their World Cup match against England, Australian captain Pat Cummins on Friday said teams should be allowed to travel with larger squads considering the tournament's duration. Looking to qualify for the semifinals, Australia will miss the services of star players Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh in Saturday's contest against their traditional rivals. Maxwell suffered a freak injury during a game of golf while Marsh has returned home for personal reasons, and no definite timeline is marked for his return to action. Maxwell, however, is likely to regain full fitness soon.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Can Pakistan Qualify For Semifinals If They Lose To New Zealand?

ODI World Cup 2023: Jonathan Trott Figures Out Afghanistan's Code Of Success In Indian Conditions

Cricket World Cup 2023: Hashmatullah Shahidi Dedicates Afghanistan Victory To 'Struggling Refugees'

Newcastle United transfer chief reveals Sandro Tonali replacement plan amid links to Saudi-based Ruben Neves

Asia’s best Al-Dawsari dazzles as Al-Hilal win again

German club Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi’s contract over social media posts on Israel-Hamas war

Afghanistan thrash Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final chances

Pat Cummins Backs Larger Squads For Long Tournaments Like World Cup