South Africa registered a convincing 190-run victory over New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday, November 1 to reclaim the top spot on the points table.
South Africa now have 12 points in their kitty with six victories after seven games. Their only loss in the competition came while playing against Netherlands at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA) in Dharamsala.
Interestingly, India also have 12 points and are the only unbeaten side in the entire tournament but their net run rate (NRR) of 1.405 is inferior as compared to South Africa's 2.290 and hence they have slipped down to the second spot.
However, India will have the opportunity to topple South Africa on November 2 (Thursday) if they manage to win their game against Sri Lanka slated to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, the loss has hurt the Blackcaps badly as they have slipped down to the fourth spot and their net run rate (0.484) has also suffered a beating. Australia have benefitted from New Zealand's loss as they have climbed to the third spot on the ladder.
World Cup 2023 Points Table after the 32nd match between New Zealand and South Africa:
| Teams | Matches played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2.290 |
| India | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1.405 |
| Australia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.970 |
| New Zealand | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.484 |
| Pakistan | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.024 |
| Afghanistan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.275 |
| Netherlands | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.277 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.446 |
| England | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.652
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