India's journey to the 2023 ODI World Cup semis

Moneycontrol News November 13, 2023

Beat Australia by 6 wickets

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Beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets

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Beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

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Beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets

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Beat New Zealand by 4 wickets

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Beat England by 100 runs

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Beat Sri Lanka by 302 runs

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Beat South Africa by 243 runs

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Beat Netherlands by 160 runs

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The New Zealand challenge

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