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The ODI World Cup is going to be held in India next year. Bangladesh is sure to play directly in this upcoming World Cup. Sri Lanka's loss against Afghanistan in the first match ensured Bangladesh's direct participation in the World Cup. After Bangladesh, Afghanistan is almost certain to play directly in the World Cup.

The second match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan could not be completed due to rain. Afghanistan won the toss and went into bat. After playing 48.2 overs, Afghanistan collapsed. After Sri Lanka batted 2.4 overs, it started raining. After that the game could not start.

Even though the match is not over, the 5 points obtained from this match have almost guaranteed Afghanistan a chance to play directly in the upcoming World Cup. After this match, Afghanistan is number seven in the points table with 115 points after playing 14 matches in the World Cup Super League. Where the host of the World Cup is India and the 7 teams at the top of the points table can directly play in the World Cup. Therefore, Afghanistan's direct game in the World Cup is almost certain. Bangladesh is at number five in the points table.

But only South Africa has the possibility of leaving behind Afghanistan. They have 59 points with 8 matches left out of 24 matches. But still, it will not be easy for South Africa to top Afghanistan without playing a series against Australia. And even if it goes to the top, Afghanistan will not go out of the top eight.

India is the host of the 13th edition of the 2023 ODI World Cup. India is going to host the Cricket World Cup for the fourth time. However, this is the first time that India is the sole host of a World Cup. India has jointly hosted the World Cup every time before this. The event will run from October - November.