State of play in CWC23 Qualifier: carry-over points critical as Super Six spots confirmed

The teams set to progress to the Super Six stage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 have been confirmed with Sri Lanka, Scotland and Oman booking their spots alongside Zimbabwe, Netherlands, and the West Indies.

Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are both undefeated and appear to be the form sides following three commanding victories, but the results against the other outfits in their group to progress to the Super Six stage now carry even more significance.

The hosts Zimbabwe are currently best-placed for the Super Six stage following their group wins over Netherlands and West Indies, with the two points secured in each match carrying across to the next phase.

Netherlands and West Indies meet on Monday to determine which team will take two points into the Super Six stage, with the loser set to start the next phase with zero points and well behind Zimbabwe which will have four.

CWC23 Qualifier Day 8 wrap: Sri Lanka, Scotland impress; Oman lose but progress

Sri Lanka or Scotland are set to join Zimbabwe in carrying the maximum four points into the Super Six stage, as both have already beaten fellow qualifier Oman and the Group B pacesetters will clash on Tuesday.

Oman have completed their group phase and made the most of banking early wins against Ireland and UAE, but will take zero points into the Super Six stage following their losses to Sri Lanka and Scotland.

The net run rate from matches against other teams to progress from the group are also carried over to the Super Six stage.

The top-two teams in the standings at the end of the Super Six stage will book their place in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

CWC23 Qualifier standings

Played: 3
Wins: 3 (Nepal, Netherlands, West Indies)
Net run-rate: +0.917
Still to play: USA (June 26)

The hosts have made a stirring start in front of home fans and with their victory over the West Indies to go with an earlier win over Netherlands will carry the maximum four points into the Super Six stage.

Zimbabwe can now look to fine-tune against the USA where the result carries less significance.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: Qualified

Played: 3
Wins: 2 (USA, Nepal)
Net run-rate: +0.835
**Still to play:**West Indies (June 26)

Netherlands kickstarted their campaign when cruising to victory over the USA and backed it up against Nepal on Saturday to make it through to the Super Six stage even before their encounter against West Indies.

The side were defeated 3-0 in their series against the West Indies during the Super League cycle, though a win here would give their World Cup hopes a huge boost with crucial Super Six points on the line while turning the two-time champions' bid upside down.

**Likelihood of Super Six progress:**Qualified

Played: 3
Wins: 2 (USA, Nepal)
Net run-rate: +0.700
**Still to play:**Netherlands (June 26)

The two-time Cricket World Cup champions have impressed with a pair of commanding victories but the loss to Zimbabwe now means that they can carry a maximum of two points into the Super Six stage.

A win for Netherlands over Nepal in Group A had already ensured that the Men in Maroon are through to the next stage.

**Likelihood of Super Six progress:**Qualified

Played: 4
Wins: 1 (USA)
Net run-rate: -1.171
Still to play: -

Nepal were soundly beaten by Zimbabwe and the West Indies but their dominant display against the USA breathed life into their campaign.

However, the emerging Asian nation failed to emulate their heroic run in the CWC League 2 and were sent packing from the tournament after the loss against Netherlands.

**Likelihood of Super Six progress:**None

Played: 3
Wins: 0
Net run-rate: -0.789
Still to play: Zimbabwe (June 26)

The USA have been eliminated and can now focus on finishing the tournament on a high with a strong performance against hosts Zimbabwe.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: None

Played: 3
Wins: 3 (UAE, Oman, Ireland)
Net run-rate: +3.649
Still to play: Scotland (June 27)

Sri Lanka have sparkled as arguably the form side of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier with three commanding victories to start their campaign, but now need to maintain the momentum in a crunch clash with Scotland.

The 1996 World Cup champions will already carry two points and a strong net run-rate into the Super Six stage after their 10-wicket thumping of Oman, but will want to turn that into the maximum four points with a win over Scotland.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: Qualified

Played: 3
Wins: 3 (Ireland, UAE, Oman)
Net run-rate: +1.267
Still to play: Sri Lanka (June 27)

A last-ball victory over Ireland has helped put Scotland in a commanding position in the group where they need one win from two remaining matches to ensure their progress.

The clash with Sri Lanka on the last day of group play will be one to watch especially if both teams are already assured of qualifying for the Super Six stage and hoping to back early points.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: Qualified

Played: 4
Wins: 2 (Ireland, UAE)
Net run-rate: -1.221
Still to play:

Oman made a scintillating start to their campaign with early wins over Ireland and UAE but fell back to the pack when thumped by Sri Lanka.

That 10-wicket thumping with 35 overs remaining for Sri Lanka to bat crushed the Oman net run rate and left them precariously placed if Ireland win their two matches to come.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: Qualified

Played: 3
Wins: 0
Net run-rate: -1.007
Still to play: UAE (June 27)

It has been a tournament to forget for Ireland with a crushing 133-run loss to Sri Lanka ending their hopes of progressing to the Super Six stage with one ODI still to play.

The shock loss to Oman in their opening match and a last-ball heartbreaker against Scotland ultimately proved costly, and Ireland can now only look to enjoy a positive result from their last game against UAE.

Likelihood of Super Six progress: None

Played: 3
Wins: 0
Net run-rate:-2.071
Still to play: Ireland (June 27)

The UAE are out of contention for the Super Six stage but like Ireland will be eager to secure a win in their last ODI of the campaign.

**Likelihood of Super Six progress:**None