The Indian team is on a winning streak in the ODI World Cup 2023. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian team has defeated South Africa by 243 runs in their 8th match. The match was played on Sunday (November 5) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

With this win, the Indian team has secured the top position in the points table. With this, it will enter the semi-finals, where it will face off against the fourth-ranked team in the points table.

The Indian team will play the first semi-final match of the tournament against the 4th ranked team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will be played on November 15 from 2 PM onwards.

Currently, there is a fierce competition between New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan for the fourth spot. The New Zealand team is considered to be the strong contender for the fourth position in the current scenario. Then there is Pakistan's claim. Both have same 8 points from 8 matches.

Pakistan's hopes will rise if New Zealand lose this match. Babar Azam-led Pakistan have to play their last group match against England on November 11 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Rain is also likely in Bangalore. In such a situation.

If New Zealand lose or the match is abandoned, Pakistan will have a chance to beat England and enter the semi-finals. But there is a big problem here too. That problem is none other than the Afghanistan team. Actually, currently among the number-4 contenders.

Afghanistan team currently has 8 points with 2 league matches left. Afghanistan have to play both these matches against Australia and South Africa. If Afghanistan win both these matches, then Pakistan and New Zealand both win.

It will be very difficult for Afghanistan to win against two teams like Australia and South Africa. That is why New Zealand and then Pakistan are strong contenders. By the way, Afghanistan has experienced three major upheavals so far. He England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka only

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