Cricket World Cup: England Secure Semi-Final Spot After South Africa Eliminate West Indies
England have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup after finishing second in their Super Eight group. This comes as South Africa secured a tense, rain-affected victory over co-hosts West Indies in Antigua, winning by three wickets with five balls to spare.
Earlier in the day, Jos Buttler’s side had comfortably beaten the USA by 10 wickets in Barbados. However, England’s semi-final opponents are yet to be determined, as they will face the team that tops Group 1.
“If India win their crucial match against Australia in St Lucia, they will finish first in the group and set up a repeat of the 2022 semi-final against England. However, should Australia prevail, the group winner will be decided on net run-rate, with Afghanistan still in the mix if they overcome Bangladesh in the evening fixture.”
For the West Indies, Their Tournament Came to a Disappointing End
For the West Indies, their tournament came to a disappointing end with a second defeat in three Super Eight matches. Needing to beat South Africa to claim the group’s second semi-final spot, they managed 135 for eight on a challenging surface at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Despite reducing the Proteas to 15 for two, the rain arrived, and South Africa were set a revised target of 123 in 17 overs. They ultimately completed a seven-match winning streak, with Marco Jansen hitting a match-winning six off the first ball of the final over.
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