ODI World Cup 2023: India Can Face Pakistan Again In The Tournament – Scenarios Explained. On October 14 At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India played against Pakistan in a thrilling match. Men In Blue beat their arch-rivals by 7 wickets. These two cricket giants could face in the same tournament again.
In the league stage of the tournament, there are a total of 45 matches, with each team playing 9 Matches. India and Pakistan have played 3 Matches each so far, leaving them with 6 Matches to go in the group stage.
India currently holds the top position, while Pakistan is ranked fourth in the points table. To have India and Pakistan face each other in the World Cup 2023 again, both teams need to qualify for the semi-finals. India needs to win at least 3 more matches to accumulate 12 points and secure their spot in the semi-finals.
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However, Pakistan needs to win at least 4 more Matches as they only won 2 out of 3 Matches so far, to secure the spot in the semi-finals. If both teams manage to achieve this, they can potentially face each other in the semi-finals of the tournament.
India Can Face Pakistan Again In The Tournament – Scenarios Explained
The first semi-final will take place in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15. If India, the current top-ranked team, and Pakistan, the fourth-ranked team in the points table, secure the same positions after this round as two of the top four teams in World Cup 2023 then they will compete in the first semi-final against each other in this highly anticipated match.
The ODI World Cup 2023 2nd semi-final match is scheduled in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on November 16. The second and third position teams according to the World Cup points table are going to face off in this match. If India and Pakistan are ranked second and third teams, they will square off in the second semi-final at Kolkata.
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There is a also a chance to watch India and Pakistan in the thrilling final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad if both teams qualify for the semi-finals and win their respective semi-final matches. This will be the first-ever ODI World Cup final between Pakistan and India, creating a historic and highly anticipated cricket event.
