World Cup Chaos: Irfan Pathan's Surprise Semifinal Picks Revealed!

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has made bold predictions for the upcoming 2023 Cricket World Cup.

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Pathan's predictions for the tournament's four semi-finalists include India, South Africa, England, and Australia, omitting Pakistan, despite their strong contender status.

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India has been in impressive form leading up to the World Cup, winning the Asia Cup and an ODI series against Australia.

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England has also showcased excellent form, defeating New Zealand in their recent ODI series.

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South Africa made a remarkable comeback by winning the series against Australia 3-2 after initially losing the first two games.

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Pakistan, in contrast, faced setbacks, failing to reach the Asia Cup final and suffering a significant defeat to India. Star pacer Naseem Shah's injury adds to their challenges.

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The 2023 Cricket World Cup begins on October 5, with England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. India's first match is on October 8 against Australia in Chennai, followed by a highly anticipated clash with Pakistan on October 14.

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India, looking for their third 50-Over World Cup victory, appears optimistic about winning the title at home, considering their strong preparations and the historical advantage of home teams in recent World Cups.

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