The top four teams at the ICC World Cup 2023 have emerged, with India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa all booking their places in the semi-finals.
India finished top of the group stage with eight wins from nine matches, while New Zealand finished second with seven wins from nine matches. Australia and South Africa both finished with seven wins from nine matches, but South Africa progressed to the semi-finals due to their better net run rate.
The semi-finals will be played on November 15 and 16, with India playing New Zealand in Mumbai and Australia playing South Africa in Kolkata. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final, which will be played on November 19 in Mumbai.
Here is a brief look at the four semi-finalists:
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India: India are the favorites to win the World Cup, having entered the tournament in excellent form. They have a strong batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and a world-class bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
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New Zealand: New Zealand are the defending World Cup champions, and they will be looking to retain their title this year. They have a balanced team with a mix of experienced and young players. Their key players include Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, and Trent Boult.
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Australia: Australia are five-time World Cup champions, and they are always a threat in major tournaments.They have a strong batting lineup, led by David Warner and Steve Smith, and a versatile bowling attack, led by Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.
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South Africa: South Africa have never won the World Cup, but they are always a strong contender. They have a powerful batting lineup, led by Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis, and a bowling attack that is led by Kagiso Rabada.
The semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023 are sure to be exciting contests, with all four teams evenly matched. It will be interesting to see who emerges victorious and progresses to the final.
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