England are in a precarious situation in the World Cup after losing 4 out of 5 games
England are in a precarious situation in the World Cup after losing 4 out of 5 games
They are currently 9th in points table and on the brink of elimination from World Cup
They are currently 9th in points table and on the brink of elimination from World Cup
The good news is that the hopes are not fully dashed and England can still make it to semis
The good news is that the hopes are not fully dashed and England can still make it to semis
But for that to happen they first need to win their upcoming next 4 matches
But for that to happen they first need to win their upcoming next 4 matches
Their next four matches are against India, Australia, Netherlands and Pakistan
Their next four matches are against India, Australia, Netherlands and Pakistan
But winning the remaining 4 matches may still not be enough, they will need favours as well
But winning the remaining 4 matches may still not be enough, they will need favours as well
One option is New Zealand lose their remaining 4 matches and remain on eight points
One option is New Zealand lose their remaining 4 matches and remain on eight points
Another way is India win 3 of 4 games and lose only to ENG and SA beat all teams except IND
Another way is India win 3 of 4 games and lose only to ENG and SA beat all teams except IND
Australia beat NZ but lose their other matches and Afghanistan beat Netherlands and AUS
Australia beat NZ but lose their other matches and Afghanistan beat Netherlands and AUS
Or Sri Lanka beat NZ and Afghanistan while Pakistan beat Bangladesh and New Zealand
Or Sri Lanka beat NZ and Afghanistan while Pakistan beat Bangladesh and New Zealand
If all these results work out this way, England will be on 10 points and could reach the semis
If all these results work out this way, England will be on 10 points and could reach the semis
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