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World Cup 2023 Points Table: Afghanistan rise to fifth spot after thumping Sri Lanka in Pune

The race to the semifinals has gained momentum now in the ongoing World Cup 2023. All the ten participating nations are still in contention to finish in the top four as the round-robin stage of the tournament continues to roll on.

Afghanistan players celebrate after the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka. Image Source : APAfghanistan players celebrate after the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka.

Afghanistan snapped Sri Lanka's two-match winning streak to claim their third win of the competition while playing at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and the victory has helped them climb the fifth spot on the points table.

Afghanistan have now won three games in the marquee tournament and have collected six points to their credit. Their net run rate (NRR) is a matter of slight concern and something that they would want to improve on going forward in the competition. 

The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side has a tough road ahead though and will have to play its best cricket in order to make it to the semifinals of the competition. Afghanistan have three more matches to play in the round-robin stage against the Netherlands, Australia and South Africa.

On the other hand, the loss has pushed the Lankan Lions to the sixth spot. They have two wins in six matches and their net run rate (-0.275) also doesn't make for a good reading. India are at the top with 12 points after six matches and are unbeaten in the tournament.

Teams Matches played Won Lost Tied No Result Points Net Run Rate (NRR)
India 6 6 0 0 0 12 1.405
South Africa 6 5 1 0 0 10 2.032
New Zealand 6 4 2 0 0 8 1.232
Australia 6 4 2 0 0 8 0.970
Afghanistan 6 3 3 0 0 6 -0.718
Sri Lanka 6 2 4 0 0 4 -0.275
Pakistan 6 2 4 0 0 4 -0.387
Netherlands 6 2 4 0 0 4 -1.277
Bangladesh 6 1 5 0 0 2 -1.338
England 6 1 5 0 0 2 -1.652