The Black Caps look all but assured of a fifth straight semifinal spot at the Cricket World Cup with either Pakistan or Afghanistan needing a miracle to deny New Zealand.
New Zealand ended their run of four straight defeats with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka this morning. The win all but cements the Black Caps a spot in fourth which would mean a semifinal against hosts India in Wankhede next Wednesday.
A semifinal clash with India would be a rematch of the 2019 tournament when the Black Caps stunned Virat Kohli’s side after they topped the points table. In the other semifinal, Australia and South Africa are set to meet for the third time in the semifinal stage with Australia winning in 1999 and 2007.