The lineup for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals is now set, with Pakistan’s exit confirmed after their defeat against England in the final round-robin stage match. Failing to meet the required net run-rate target, Pakistan’s hopes were dashed as Jos Buttler and his team posted an imposing total of 338, sealing their advancement to the knockout stage.
Hosts India, already assured of finishing at the top of the group stage standings, are gearing up to face the Netherlands in their final match on Sunday. Regardless of the result, Rohit Sharma’s side is locked in for a knockout semi-final against New Zealand, scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The venue, where India secured a dominant 302-run victory over Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament, sets the stage for an intense showdown.
The second semi-final on Thursday, November 16, will witness a fierce battle between South Africa and Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With both teams vying for a coveted spot in the final, the stakes are high for this clash, set to commence at 2 pm IST. The winner will go on to face either India or New Zealand in the ultimate showdown.
The pinnacle of the 13th edition of the tournament, the World Cup final, is scheduled for Sunday, November 19, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With expectations of a massive turnout, the venue is set to host over 100,000 fans eagerly awaiting the crowning moment of this thrilling cricket spectacle.
In summary, the World Cup 2023 semifinals matchups are as follows:
- Semi-final 1: India vs New Zealand on Wednesday, 15th November, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
- Semi-final 2: South Africa vs Australia on Thursday, 16th November, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Final: The winner of Semi-final 1 against the winner of Semi-final 2 on Sunday, 19th November, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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