ODI World Cup: Full Schedule for Semifinal pool after India vs New Zealand clash confirmed

The round-robin stage is coming to an end as the ICC Cricket World Cup is gearing up for the knockout phase. New Zealand joined India, Australia and South Africa in the World Cup semifinals as the war for that coveted trophy has reached its final stage. Wankhede Stadium and Eden Gardens are given the responsibility to host the two crucial matches.

3 things you need to know

• Pakistan lost to England by 93 runs
• New Zealand joined, India, Australia and South Africa in the last four
• Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium will host the semifinals

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India to face New Zealand in the first semifinal

Pakistan remained in the hunt for that fourth place in the last four but they lost to England by 93 runs ending their all hopes. India will take on New Zealand in Mumbai on 15th November. The loss at the hands of the Kiwis in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup is still fresh in everyone's mind and this game will serve as a brilliant opportunity for the Men in Blue to avenge their heartbreaking defeat. Kane Williamson's side went on to lose the World Cup final against England on the boundary count and their focus also will be on that trophy that has eluded them for a long time.

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Australia will take on South Africa in the second semifinal

It looked like Australia would record one of the worst starts in the history of the World Cup following the first two matches. But Pat Cummins and Co. have gone on to register seven straight wins to further establish their authority in the tournament. The Aussies have always been a tough customer to deal with and the Proteas will have a tough task to cut out when they face them on 16th November. South Africa have also been one of the consistent sides in the World Cup and it wouldn't be an easy fixture for the five time world champions.

Semi-final 1: India v New Zealand, Wednesday November 15, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Semi-final 2: South Africa v Australia, Thursday November 16, Eden Gardens, Kolkata