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16 October 2025
The semi-finals line-up at the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka is almost complete, with one place still up for grabs.
Here’s what the teams need to keep their hopes of glory alive…
*top four qualify for the semi-finals with first playing fourth and second facing third.
Who has qualified for the last four?
Defending champions Australia became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals with their victory on Thursday.
They sit top of the table on nine points and although England, South Africa and India can all match that number, they can’t be overhauled by New Zealand or other teams with outside chances.
South Africa progressed to the semi-finals courtesy of New Zealand’s washout with Pakistan on Saturday.
England became the third team to qualify after they beat India by four runs on Sunday.
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Who can take the fourth semi-final place?
With both sides level on four points, whoever wins the match between India and New Zealand on Thursday will take a big step towards the semi-finals.
Each side will likely need to win their other remaining game, with both sides in action next Sunday against Bangladesh and England respectively.
India occupy the fourth qualifying spot at present by virtue of their superior net run-rate.
Bangladesh need to win their remaining games against Sri Lanka and India and hope for a New Zealand loss to England and swings in net run-rate in their favour.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s best hope is to win all of their matches and await an unlikely combination of results.
The Colombo weather could yet further dent their chances.
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