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Defending champions England faced a crushing eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking their fifth consecutive loss to the Islanders in the ODI World Cups. The disappointment continues for Jos Buttler’s side in the World Cup 2023, unable to defend a modest 156-run total on Thursday.

This defeat has pushed the Buttler-led team to the ninth spot in the points table, based on Net Run Rate (NRR). They now hold a mere two points from five matches, with their sole victory coming against Bangladesh. They stand level with the Netherlands and Bangladesh, both tallying two points each.

England’s World Cup campaign started on a sour note with a nine-wicket loss to New Zealand. They rebounded with a commanding 137-run victory over Bangladesh, only to face back-to-back defeats against Afghanistan and South Africa by 69 and 229 runs, respectively.

In order to revive their hopes for a spot in the semifinals, Buttler and his team face an uphill battle. They must secure convincing victories in their remaining four league-stage games, accumulating a total of 10 points in nine matches. The Net Run Rate will play a decisive role if multiple teams are tied with 10 points for fourth place.

Source: Cricinfo

India has already notched up 10 points with five consecutive victories. Meanwhile, South Africa and New Zealand are on the cusp of reaching the 10-point mark, currently boasting eight points each.

On the flip side, Australia has found their winning rhythm with three consecutive triumphs. The five-time World Champions are comfortably positioned in fourth place with six points.

England’s World Cup semifinal qualification scenarios

For England to secure a spot in the World Cup semifinals, several scenarios must align in their favour:

  • England must triumph in all their remaining four league-stage matches.
  • Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan must each suffer at least one defeat. These three teams have already accumulated four points in their initial five games.

Tough scenarios

However, there are more challenging scenarios that require a series of outcomes:

  • Australia must lose two of their remaining four matches.
  • South Africa and New Zealand must each lose three of their remaining four matches.
  • India should lose all their remaining four matches.

These intricate circumstances will undoubtedly keep fans on the edge of their seats as the World Cup action unfolds.

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