On Friday (October 27), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Pakistan (PAK) will face off against the South Africa (SA) in the 26th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Pakistan, who had lost their last match against Sri Lanka will try to continue their winning momentum in today’s match against South Africa.
South Africa, on the other hand, who had won their last match against Bangladesh will look to accumulate 2 points against Pakistan in today’s match.
Pakistan is currently placed at the sixth position on the points table of the ICC World Cup 2023 whereas South Africa is currently placed at the second spot on the points table.
After the 25 matches of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, India is at the top of the points table, while Netherlands is at the bottom of the points table.
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Here is the latest team standings in the World Cup so far:
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1. India | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +1.353 |
| 2. South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.370 |
| 3. New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.481 |
| 4. Australia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +1.142 |
| 5. Sri Lanka | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.205 |
| 6. Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.400 |
| 7. Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 |
| 8. Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.253 |
| 9. England | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.634 |
| 10. Netherlands | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.902 |
(Last updated before the 26th match of the World Cup 2023 between PAK and SA)
