India became the first to qualify for World Cup 2023 semi finals on beating Sri Lanka in Mumbai. In the next match India defeated South Africa, who was at the second position. This ensured India finished in the top position at the end of the league stage. India has been ruthless, lethal and brutal in this edition of the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has won 8 matches back to back. But the opposition which India will face in the semi finals is not confirmed yet. Australia and South Africa have been confirmed to play the semi finals with each other. The opposition which India faces in the semi finals is either Afghanistan, New Zealand or Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other teams Netherlands, Bangladesh, England and Sri Lanka have no chances left to qualify for the semi finals. The opposition India faces in the knockout stage will decide the venue and date India\u2019s semi final. If Afghanistan or New Zealand qualify for the knock stage, then India will play its semi-final in Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on November 15. But if by any chance Pakistan qualifies for the semi finals, then India will play against Pakistan in Eden Garden in Kolkata on November 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sourav Ganguly wants Pakistan to qualify for the semi finals because Eden Garden is his home ground and he wants to witness the thrilling India Vs Pakistan semi final in Kolkata. Ganguly is well aware of the fact that the sale of tickets will increase if there is an India Vs Pakistan match in Eden Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former BCCI president said he does not want to affect India\u2019s chances at the World Cup as the Indian team has played some outstanding cricket throughout the tournament. Ganguly said the Indian fans are very happy with the way India is playing. He said the\u00a0 way India has played their 8 matches, it appears India is better prepared than other teams. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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