How can Pakistan still qualify for Super 8 now? Pakistan faces a daunting task to stay alive in the 2024 T20 World Cup after suffering consecutive defeats, leaving their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
The Men in Green are now pinning their hopes on not just winning their remaining matches against Ireland and Canada but also on other teams’ results.
In Group A, which includes India, US, Canada, Ireland, and Pakistan, the latter finds themselves at the bottom of the table with zero points.
Their defeats, particularly a close loss to India by just six runs, have shattered hopes of a strong start in the tournament.
Pakistan’s recent performance against India saw them restrict the Men in Blue to 119 runs, a total they failed to chase down despite a valiant effort, ending at 113-7.
Jasprit Bumrah’s pivotal spell of 3-14 proved to be the difference-maker, leaving Pakistan’s campaign in dire straits.
Their other loss, against the US, went down to the wire and into a thrilling Super Over, where Pakistan fell short by five runs.
Mohammad Amir’s bowling effort limited the US to 18-1 in the Super Over, but Pakistan could only manage 13-1 in response.
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How can Pakistan still qualify for Super 8 now?
With India and the US leading the group with 4 points each from two wins, Pakistan’s hopes now hinge on several permutations.
They must win their remaining matches and hope that the US loses both of their upcoming matches against India and Ireland.
Additionally, Pakistan will need to maintain a superior net run rate to the US to secure a spot in the Super Eight stage.
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Pakistan’s precarious position in the tournament has sparked criticism, as they find themselves in yet another situation where their fate depends on external results.
The pressure is mounting on the team, and their journey in the T20 World Cup hangs in the balance as they look to salvage their campaign.
