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Following their defeat in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2024 match against India on Sunday in New York, Pakistan’s prospects of advancing to the next Super 8 stage of the tournament appear bleak. However, the outcome of matches involving other teams in Group A could still determine Pakistan’s fate.
With two consecutive losses, Pakistan’s journey to the Super 8 stage hangs in the balance, with the national cricket team itself unable to influence the outcome. Their access to the Super 8 stage now hinges on the performance of other teams in the group. Pakistan must secure victories in their remaining two matches against Canada and Ireland while hoping for United States to lose their next two games.
Meanwhile, the United States faces tough challenges against India and Ireland. India, a formidable team, has secured consecutive victories in their last two matches, while Ireland has faced defeat against India. A single win for the United States would diminish Pakistan’s chances of progressing to the Super 8 stage.
Currently, Pakistan sits at 0 points after two matches, leaving their qualification prospects hanging by a thread. Even if they win both remaining matches and the United States loses their two games, qualification will depend on Net Run Rate (NRR), requiring a series of favorable outcomes for Pakistan.