Both Afghanistan and the Netherlands have surprised strong opponents at the start of their campaign and are now aiming for another victory that would position the winner well in the race for a spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals.
Afghanistan and the Netherlands are still in contention to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament, thanks to their early wins against top-four contenders and recent clinical performances.
Today, the Netherlands will go head-to-head with Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. If Afghanistan secures a fourth victory, they will tie with Australia and New Zealand, both on eight points, making them strong contenders for a spot in the semi-finals.
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The Netherlands, with only two wins so far, face a tougher path to the semi-finals, but a victory in this crucial match could significantly boost their chances. If the Netherlands manages to win its last three league matches, they could finish with 10 points and have a strong opportunity to qualify for the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.