Top 3 Teams to Play most Semi-finals in the ICC Cricket World Cup History

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has entered the knockout stage. India, South Africa, and Australia have already made it to the semi-finals. After the win against Sri Lanka on Thursday in Bangalore, New Zealand also confirmed their semi-final birth. Only a miracle can eliminate them now, which looks impossible from here on.

Australia is the most successful team overall, but India and New Zealand have made it into the semis four times in a row, which is also astonishing to know. So it will be a fight between teams that have played regularly in semis. But do you know which team has made it to the most semi-finals in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup? Here we will talk about three teams that have played in the most ODI World Cup semi-finals.

Here are 3 teams that have played most Semi-final in the ICC Cricket World Cup history

3. India (8 Times)

When it comes to big tournaments, India has a pretty decent record. They have played all the editions, including the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. India didn’t qualify for the first two editions (1975 and 1979) and then went on to win the third one in 1983. So far, India has qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-finals eight times, including two wins in 1983 and 2011. India also ended as runners-up in 2003. That means India has lost four times in semis, which is a big concern. So can they do well this time around?

2. New Zealand (9 Times)

South Africa holds the “chokers” tag in the game because they failed to win the big tournament. But that’s not real. It is actually New Zealand that has played the joint-most knockout in World Cup history but has yet to win the tournament. New Zealand ended as runners-up in the 2015 and 2019 editions. Then they lost the semi-finals in 1975, 1979, 1992, 1999, 2007, and 2011, respectively. New Zealand has qualified for the semis of the World Cup 2023, so can they register their first win?

1. Australia (9 Times)

Australia is the best team in the ICC events, and the record speaks for itself. They have won most games and have the best win percentage in the ICC World Cup tournaments. Australia has qualified for the semis nine times in total (including World Cup 2023). In those years, they have won five titles: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015, which is incredible. Two times, they have lost in the final: in 1975 against West Indies and in 1996 against Sri Lanka. They have lost only once in the semi-final in nine attempts in 2015 against New Zealand. So will Australia add another title in 2023?