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India's performance at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, has been exceptional. They remain unbeaten in the tournament after six matches, demonstrating their determination to succeed.
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With 12 points in the group stage, India is currently leading the standings. Fans are optimistic about India's prospects in the knockout stages and their chances of winning the coveted title. According to experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, the top four teams in the tournament have already established their strong positions. In an interview with the ICC, Karthik stated that the ongoing World Cup has already determined its four semi-finalists. As of now, the World Cup 2023 points table is led by India, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, securing the top four positions.
“I think with this win and with what happened yesterday (Australia defeating New Zealand), we are locked in for the four semi-finalists. It could be a tournament where it has been decided early and it looks more likely it will be the case unless something extraordinary happens, which I don't think will happen,” said Karthik.
Dinesh Karthik further noted that with the four semi-finalists already determined, the competition is now about deciding the rankings for the second, third, and fourth positions on the table. He strongly implied that India is likely to secure the top spot given their current form, stating that the number one team is essentially settled.
The cricketer-turned-commentator also added that the focus now shifts to identifying the team that will accompany India in the knockout stages. India's victory over defending champions England by 100 runs in Lucknow propelled them to the summit of the World Cup 2023 points table.
“We have the four semi-finalists; it's just a matter of who is going to be No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4. I think we pretty much know who No. 1 is going to be, so it is going to be a question of who is going to be facing India and who No. 2 and No. 3 are. It is not being cocky; it is just with the quality of cricket they are playing,” Dinesh Karthik said.