What are New Zealand’s Semi-final Qualification Scenario After Three Losses? New Zealand has won the first four matches in the Cricket World Cup 2023 that were played by the team. But after these four matches, they lost three consecutive matches. After that, it was difficult for them to appear in the semi-finals. But these different scenarios and cases are considered for the appearance of New Zealand in the semi-finals of ODI the World Cup 2023. A total of 7 matches have been played by the New Zealand team till now in the seven matches. They have 8 points in the Cricket World Cup 2023 points table. Right now the net run rate of the team is 0.484.
The result of two matches of New Zealand is remaining in which the first match is against Pakistan and the second one is against Sri Lanka. New Zealand is seeking victory in the upcoming two matches to get a direct entry into the semi-finals. They can easily qualify because they have a very dedicated and strong team squad. New Zealand players have shown some low performances in the previous matches. But they are now well prepared for playing the next two matches with Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
What are New Zealand’s Semi-final Qualification Scenario After Three Losses?
Scenario 1:
The first scenario indicates that New Zealand has to win the two matches. Through these victorious matches, the New Zealand team will get 12 points and it will directly qualify for the upcoming semi-finals. For this New Zealand have to defeat Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Through this, the run rate and the points on the points table will be increased and acceptable for the semi-final appearance.
The entire team squad of the New Zealand team is ready to bat and bowl very well to get victory in both matches. Although they have been down in some matches they are refreshed now and well-practiced for the upcoming matches.
Scenario 2:
The second case is the one in which if the New Zealand team wins one match and loses the second one then still it will have a chance to go to the semi-finals. This is because there will be a case if the Pakistan team wins both matches. Then the run rate will be compared of the New Zealand and Pakistan teams. So according to the previous performance of the Pakistan team in its matches, the run rate of the Pakistan team is less as compared to the New Zealand team.
So if the New Zealand team only wins one match from the two matches remaining then still it will be directed to play the semi-final matches. Thus, the team squad of New Zealand should not lose hope and play without any hesitation against both the international cricket teams, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. They will be getting victory if they perform well in the upcoming matches.
New Zealand Team Position in Cricket World Cup 2023:
On the Cricket World Cup 2023 points table, New Zealand is right now in the 4th position. It has played a total of 8 Matches and has won four matches. Out of it, New Zealand has won three matches consecutively which has caused much disaster for the team. The net run rate of the New Zealand team is 0.484 and the points are 8. New Zealand has also lost today’s match with Pakistan due to rain and the DLS review decision. Pakistan won the match by 21 runs. So it is now compulsory for the New Zealand team to win the next match to qualify for the semi-finals.
If New Zealand appears to fail in the upcoming match then it will be easy for Pakistan to win its remaining match to come into the semi-finals. But even now there are chances for the New Zealand team to come for the Cricket World Cup 203 semi-finals. The team is hoping and ready to practice more for the upcoming match against Sri Lanka. New Zealand is going to play with more dedication and strength against the Sri Lankan team to get to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Conclusion:
After the recent match of New Zealand versus Pakistan, it is evident that the New Zealand team has to win the upcoming match against Sri Lanka. It is compulsory for the team now because it has lost its 1 match from its remaining two matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
The New Zealand team squad was hopeful for the victory in the match against Pakistan as well. But due to the good performance of the Pakistan team in the initial overs and due to rain, Pakistan got the victory with 21 runs. So now the New Zealand team has only one option left to show their best performance and win against Sri Lanka.