India and South Africa have already secured their spots in the World Cup semifinals, while Australia is well on their way with 10 points. They just need to win one more match against either Afghanistan or Bangladesh to secure their spot. If they happen to lose both matches, they will have to rely on other match results to make it to the semis.
New Zealand, on the other hand, is in a tough spot with just 8 points. They must win their remaining match against Sri Lanka to have any chance of making it to the semifinals. Even with a victory, they will still need other results to go in their favor. It will be a challenging task for them to secure their spot.
Pakistan and Australia both won their respective matches on Saturday, which has also affected the qualification scenario for other teams. Pakistan now has 9 points and has a good chance of making it to the semifinals if they can win their remaining matches. Their fate is in their own hands, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver.
Bangladesh is still in contention with 7 points, but their chances are slim. They need to win their remaining matches against India and Pakistan, and also hope for favorable results in other matches. It will be an uphill battle for them, but they still have a mathematical chance of making it to the semis.
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are in a similar position, with 6 points each. They need to win all their remaining matches and hope for other results to go their way. It will be a long shot for both teams, but cricket is a game of uncertainties, and anything can happen.
West Indies and England, with 5 points each, are virtually out of the semi-finals race. They need a miracle to happen, with all other matches ending in draws or ties, to have any chance of making it to the semis. It is highly unlikely, and they will be disappointed with their performances in the tournament.
Overall, the race for the World Cup semifinals is heating up. India and South Africa have already secured their spots, while Australia is on the verge of joining them. The remaining teams are fighting hard to stay in contention, but it will be a tough task for most of them. Only time will tell which teams will make it to the semis and have a chance at lifting the World Cup trophy.
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