The race to the World Cup 2023 title intensifies as the semi-finalists lock their spots in the knockout stage. India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand emerge as the top four, setting the stage for thrilling encounters.

India, with an unbeaten record, secures the top position in the league stage, ensuring a clash with New Zealand in the semi-finals. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, 15 November, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, promises to reignite the competition following their memorable 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final clash.

In the league stage, India triumphed over New Zealand with a four-wicket win, featuring Mohammed Shami’s fifer and Virat Kohli’s impressive 95 runs. The upcoming encounter is poised to be a defining moment in the tournament.

On the other front, South Africa, aiming to overcome the ‘chokers’ tag, faces five-time World Champions Australia in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday, November 16. Despite South Africa’s convincing 134-run victory over Australia in the league stage, the knockout dynamics add unpredictability to the contest.

Chasing remains a concern for South Africa, and the toss’s outcome will play a pivotal role, especially on a tricky pitch favoring spinners.

The World Cup final is set to captivate fans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19, promising a climactic end to the 13th edition of the tournament. With expectations of over 100,000 attendees, the final will mark a historic moment in the cricketing calendar.

As the cricketing world awaits these high-stake clashes, the semi-finals promise to deliver intense battles, showcasing the best of cricketing prowess on the world stage.

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