The 2023 cricket World Cup is off and running, with 10 teams battling each other during a long group stage for a spot in the semifinal round. England are the reigning champions and will look to become the first non-host country to win this tournament since 2007, when Australia won their third title in a row in the West Indies.
Every team will play nine group stage games, and the top four teams will qualify for the semifinal round. The tiebreaker for teams tied on points is net run rate. Here’s a look at how the competition is shaping up in the group stage.
Group Stage
India, 9-0, 18 points, +2.57 NRR
South Africa, 7-2, 14 points, +1.26 NRR
Australia, 7-2, 14 points, +0.84 NRR
New Zealand, 5-4, 10 points, +0.74 NRR
Pakistan, 4-5, 8 points, -0.19 NRR
Afghanistan, 4-5, 8 points, -0.33 NRR
England, 3-6, 6 points, -0.57 NRR
Bangladesh, 2-7, 4 points, -1.08 NRR
Sri Lanka, 2-7, 4 points, -1.41 NRR
Netherlands, 2-7, 4 points, -1.82 NRR
Knockout round
Semifinal 1 – India vs. New Zealand
Semifinal 2 – South Africa vs. Australia
Final – TBD vs. TBD