New Delhi, 31 October

India, the defending champions, have continued their unbeaten run in the ODI World Cup, winning all six of their matches to top the points table. South Africa are second with 10 points, followed by New Zealand and Australia with 8 points each.

Afghanistan is fifth with 6 points, while Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands are all on 4 points. Bangladesh are at the bottom of the table with 2 points.

With three matches remaining in the league stage, India are almost certain to qualify for the semi-finals. They have a 99.9% chance of making it to the last four, according to cricket statistician Neil Paine.

South Africa are also in a good position to reach the semi-finals. They have a 95% chance of qualifying, according to Paine.

New Zealand, Australia, and Afghanistan all have a fair chance of reaching the semi-finals. New Zealand has a 77% chance, Australia has a 75% chance, and Afghanistan has a 32% chance, according to Paine.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh all have a very slim chance of reaching the semi-finals. Sri Lanka has a 7% chance, Pakistan has a 7% chance, the Netherlands has a 6% chance, and Bangladesh has a 0.7% chance, according to Paine.

England are in a particularly difficult position. They have lost five of their six matches and are at the bottom of the points table. They have a 0.6% chance of reaching the semi-finals, according to Paine.

India's Dominance

India has been the most impressive team in the World Cup so far. They have won all of their matches by comfortable margins. Their batting line-up has been in excellent form, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul all scoring heavily. Their bowling attack has also been very good, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami taking a lot of wickets.

England's Struggles

England have been the most disappointing team in the World Cup so far. They have lost five of their six matches and are at the bottom of the points table. Their batting line-up has struggled to score runs, and their bowling attack has also been ineffective.

Who Will Make the Semi-Finals?

India and South Africa are almost certain to qualify for the semi-finals. New Zealand, Australia, and Afghanistan all have a fair chance of reaching the last four. Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh all have a very slim chance of reaching the semi-finals. England are the least likely team to reach the semi-finals.