Following Australia’s recent win over New Zealand, Pakistan’s journey to the World Cup semi-finals appears intricate, with numerous potential scenarios at play. With just two victories from six appearances, Pakistan’s pathway to the semi-finals is far from clear. The upcoming three games are crucial, and winning all three could open up several possibilities.
Let’s explore the various potential outcomes:
New Zealand Scenarios:
- If New Zealand loses all remaining matches and Pakistan secures victories in all upcoming games, the points would read: New Zealand 8, Pakistan 10. This could see India, South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan qualifying.
- Alternatively, if New Zealand loses two matches and wins one, while Pakistan wins all remaining fixtures, both teams would reach 10 points, leading to Net Run Rate (NRR) becoming decisive.
Australia Scenarios:
- In the scenario where Australia loses all remaining matches and Pakistan wins all, Australia would have 8 points, Pakistan 10, potentially leading India, South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan to qualify.
- Should Australia win one match and lose two, and Pakistan wins all, both would have 10 points, with NRR determining their fate.
South Africa, India, and Sri Lanka Scenarios:
- Similar calculations for scenarios involving South Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, all potentially ending in teams tied at 10 points, with NRR emerging as the ultimate decision-maker.
With Pakistan’s World Cup aspirations hanging in the balance, fans will keenly watch these potential scenarios as the tournament unfolds. Every upcoming match is pivotal, and NRR could ultimately seal Pakistan’s fate in this year’s World Cup.
Pakistan’s remaining ICC World Cup 2023 matches:
- October 31 – vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
- November 4 – vs New Zealand in Bengaluru (Day match)
- November 11 – vs England in Kolkata
