Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: South Africa ascended to the top spot in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table following a dominant 190-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday, November 1 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. With the win over New Zealand, the Proteas have amassed 12 points from seven ODI World Cup 2023 matches in the league stage, securing the top position in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table. As a result of South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup match, Rohit Sharma-led India has slipped to the second spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table, while Australia has advanced to the third position. If India beat Sri Lanka in Mumbai, today (November 2), they will move to number one position in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table and will officially become 1st team to qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal.
Following the heavy loss against South Africa, New Zealand's net run rate has been significantly affected, causing them to drop to the fourth spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table. New Zealand now has eight points after seven ODI World Cup 2023 matches.
Babar Azam's Pakistan, with three wins from seven games, is at number five with 6 points. At number 6 is Afghanistan with six points after just three wins from six games. Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Bangladesh are at the 7th, 8th and 9th place, respectively. Defending champions England, having secured just one win in their six matches, are at the bottom of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table.