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KOLKATA : Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has no regrets about missing out on a World Cup hundred, for he knows how important it was to try and boost their net run-rate in Tuesday's comprehensive win against Bangladesh.
A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp and opener Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday said they're firmly focused on making the semifinals, despite all the ifs and buts. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi led the pace attack brilliantly to bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry 204 before they cantered home in 32.3 overs to hugely boost their net run-rate.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has reached a critical juncture in the group stage, wherein teams have three games left to secure a berth in the semi-finals. A total of 9 teams are still in contention for one of the semi-final spots, with Bangladesh being the only one to be knocked out. No team, yet, has confirmed their progress or been knocked out of contention for the semis. Host nation India is in pole position to make the World Cup 2023 semi-finals as they are atop the standings with six wins in six matches. South Africa, who have won five of six games, along with New Zealand and Australia currently complete the top four.
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New Zealand take on South Africa in the 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, November 1, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium in Pune. The match is set to begin at 2:00 PM IST. South Africa are second in the points table, collecting 10 points from six games. They have won all their games so far, except the match-up against the Netherlands, where were defeated by 38 runs. The Proteas have won three matches on the trot since the defeat against the Netherlands. Their most recent win came versus Pakistan in thrilling circumstances. Chasing 270, the Temba Bavuma-led side took the game to the wire to register a narrow one-wicket victory. Aiden Markram's steady 93-ball 91 laid the foundation for the win.
Bangladesh bat against Pakistan in clash of fading World Cup dreams
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.