After a slow-moving group stage that kicked off early October, the ICC World Cup 2023 will draw to a close in a flash this week. India’s 160-run victory over the Dutch on Sunday brought to a close the group stage of the tournament, with the Men in Blue finishing unbeatable at the top of the table with 18 points and South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand joining them in the semi-finals.

The event is being played in the 50-over format, with matches stretching to nearly eight hours in a day. This format has been overshadowed in recent years by the fast-paced, and more TV-friendly Twenty20 cricket, where matches are typically resolved in almost less than three hours. However, the World Cup gives the longer game a chance in the spotlight once every four years.