Can New Zealand nonetheless attain World Cup 2023 semifinals if NZ vs SL in Bengaluru is washed out?

New Zealand and Sri Lanka will face off in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 recreation on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

While Sri Lanka is already eradicated from the semifinals race, the match is of utmost significance to the Kiwis. A win will nearly verify its place within the prime 4 because it has a considerably greater Net Run Rate than Pakistan and Afghanistan – the opposite groups on eight factors and within the fray for the fourth spot within the standings.

However, a defeat towards Sri Lanka will come as a giant blow to the Black Caps and will doubtlessly finish their marketing campaign. Though they received’t be eradicated instantly in the event that they lose to the Lankans, they are going to depend upon South Africa beating Afghanistan and England beating Pakistan.

New Zealand may also be sweating over the climate in Bengaluru on Thursday. With rains anticipated within the metropolis, it is going to hope the match goes forward and isn’t a washout. If New Zealand and Sri Lanka are compelled to share factors due to inclement climate, the previous will once more be decreased to hoping Afghanistan and Pakistan lose their final league matches.

Sri Lanka, alternatively, may also have extra than simply satisfaction to play for. Currently positioned ninth within the standings, it is going to hope to safe a Champions Trophy 2025 berth by shifting into the highest eight. For that, it might want to win towards New Zealand and hope Bangladesh and Netherlands lose their final league matches, towards Australia and India, respectively, or don’t surpass its Net Run Rate in case they win.

If Sri Lanka loses to the Kiwis, it might nonetheless transfer into the highest eight supplied Bangladesh loses comprehensively towards Australia and India beats Netherlands.

India, South Africa and Australia have already booked the highest three spots on the factors desk.