{"id":20659,"date":"2023-11-02T22:44:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/ifs-buts-and-maybes-how-pakistan-can-reach-the-world-cup-semifinals\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T22:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T22:44:06","slug":"ifs-buts-and-maybes-how-pakistan-can-reach-the-world-cup-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ifs-buts-and-maybes-how-pakistan-can-reach-the-world-cup-semifinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Ifs, buts, and maybes: How Pakistan can reach the World Cup semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pakistan\u2019s World Cup campaign has taken a hit with four consecutive losses following their initial two<\/a> victories<\/a>, putting them on the brink of elimination from semi-final contention. Now, the outcomes of other matches are as crucial as Pakistan\u2019s own victories in the remaining two games if they want to to secure a top-four spot.<\/p>\n

The race for the semi-finals is in full swing, with 13 league matches remaining (including India vs Sri Lanka today). India and South Africa seem almost certain to secure semi-final berths. Australia is in third place, while New Zealand\u2019s loss<\/a> to South Africa in Pune last night has intensified the battle for the fourth position.<\/p>\n

Current team standings as of Nov 2 (ahead of India vs SL game). \u2014 Courtesy EspnCricinfo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

Pakistan are currently fifth on the points table, having six points from seven matches and are ahead of Afghanistan at the moment due to their net run rate (NRR), which currently is -0.024.<\/p>\n

By winning their upcoming matches against the Kiwis on Nov 4 and England on Nov 11, coupled with favourable outcomes from other games, Pakistan do have a remote chance.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s route to the semifinals<\/h2>\n

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan\u2019s path to success necessitates winning both of their remaining matches while maintaining a superior NRR than several other teams that could potentially finish with 10 points.<\/p>\n

If Pakistan were to lose one of their remaining two matches, the team\u2019s chances would then hinge significantly on the results of other teams.<\/p>\n

In that scenario, according to the ICC: \u201cAustralia lose all of their three remaining matches, New Zealand lose their two remaining matches, while Afghanistan lose at least two of their three remaining matches, and Pakistan finish with a better NRR than the many other teams that can also finish on eight points.\u201d<\/p>\n

In order to outpace New Zealand\u2019s NRR, Pakistan will need to secure a victory against the BlackCaps by a margin of at least 83 runs or accomplish a successful chase within approximately 35 overs in the upcoming clash in Bengaluru on Saturday, according to cricket statistician Mazher Arshad.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, Pakistan must sustain and further improve their performance in the final game against England to finish with a better NRR.<\/p>\n

In the bleakest scenario for Pakistan fans, if the team loses both of their remaining matches, there won\u2019t be any scenario left for their World Cup journey other than a safe return home for the team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pakistan\u2019s World Cup campaign has taken a hit with four consecutive losses following their initial two victories, putting them on the brink of elimination from semi-final contention. Now, the outcomes of other matches are as crucial as Pakistan\u2019s own victories in the remaining two games if they want to to secure a top-four spot. 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