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The race for a place in the World Cup semi-finals is hotting up, with all 10 sides still in contention for a top-four finish.
Hosts India look almost certain to make the last four, while South Africa, New Zealand and Australia currently occupy the remaining qualification positions.
But the chasing pack, even holders England, know a late run of results could see them make it through instead.
The top seven will also qualify the 2025 Champions Trophy alongside hosts Pakistan, though eighth place will be enough if Pakistan seal a top-seven finish.
This what each team needs from their remaining games.
2023 Cricket World Cup table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Net run-rate | Points | Maximum points they can reach |
| India | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1.405 | 12 | 18 |
| South Africa | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2.032 | 10 | 16 |
| New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1.232 | 8 | 14 |
| Australia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.970 | 8 | 14 |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.205 | 4 | 12 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | -0.387 | 4 | 10 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.969 | 4 | 12 |
| Netherlands | 6 | 2 | 4 | -1.277 | 4 | 10 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 1 | 5 | -1.338 | 2 | 8 |
| England | 6 | 1 | 5 | -1.652 | 2 | 8 |
Teams are split on points, then by number of wins and then net run-rate. Top four qualify for…
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