ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets, after match 34, NED vs AFG

Afghanistan defeated Netherlands by 7 wickets to win their fourth match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan have defeated the Netherlands by 7 wickets to remain in the race for the semi-finals in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Afghanistan have outclassed the Netherlands in every department as they move to their next biggest challenge against Australia and South Africa in the league round.

Dutch skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Afghanistan had a terrific start and dismissed Netherlands’ opener Wesley Barressi in the first over. After the opening wicket, the Dutch made a good recovery but the middle order collapsed due to poor judgment in running between the wickets. The Netherlands had 4 run-outs in the middle overs. 

Saybrand Engelbrecht (58) was the top scorer in the Dutch innings. They were bowled out on 179 runs. Mohammad Nabi picked up 3 wickets for Afghanistan, while Noor Ahmed picked up 2 scalps. Afghanistan, after losing two early wickets, never looked uncomfortable in the chase.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi’s unbeaten knock of 56 runs and Rahmat Shah’s knock of 52 runs helped Afghanistan win their 4th game in the ongoing mega event. Afghanistan had won only one ICC Cricket World Cup game before the World Cup 2023 but now they have added 4 more in their tally. If Afghanistan manage to defeat both Australia and South Africa, they can qualify for the semi-final.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table:

Afghanistan are back in the hunt for the semi-final as they have jumped to 5th position in the table with two more points added to their tally. A dominating win against Netherlands made sure Afghanistan stay in the race for the semi-final as they register their 4th victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Afghanistan are now left to play with Australia and South Africa.

Afghanistan’s net run rate is at -0.330 after the end of 7 league games. The Netherlands remain at the 8th position with 4 points in 7 games as they have 2 wins in the ongoing tournament. India are at the top of the table with 14 points, they have a 100% win record in the tournament so far. England are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with only 2 points in 7 games. 

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs 

South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton De Kock is at the top spot with 545 runs in 7 innings. De Kock has been running in hot form and has already smashed 4 centuries in the ongoing World Cup 2023. Indian top-order batter Virat Kohli is distant number 2 in the table with 442 runs in 7 innings. Virat Kohli missed out on a century against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is 3rd in the tally with 415 runs. Australian opener David Warner is 4th with 413 runs, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is 5th in the table with 402 runs in 7 innings, Rohit got out for just 4 runs against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium. 

Top 5 leading run-scorer of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Quinton De Kock (South Africa) – 545 Runs

2. Virat Kohli (India) – 442 Runs 

3. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – 415 Runs 

4. David Warner (Australia) – 413 Runs 

5. Rohit Sharma (India) – 402 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets 

Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka had a terrific day on Thursday against India at Wankhede Stadium. Madushanka with his 5-wicket spell became the highest wicket-taker. Madushanka has taken 18 wickets in 7 games for Sri Lanka.

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is second in the list with 16 wickets, Zampa had a brilliant last few games for Australia. Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Afridi is 3rd with 16 wickets. South African all-rounder Marco Jansen is 4th in this list with 16 wickets. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has 15 wickets in 7 games and he is currently 5th in the leading wicket-takers list in the World Cup 2023.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 

1. Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) – 18 Wickets 

2. Adam Zampa (Australia) – 16 Wickets 

3. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 16 Wickets

4. Marco Jansen (South Africa) – 16 Wickets 

5. Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 15 Wickets 

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