The NRR of New Zealand is higher than Pakistan, but can Pakistan still qualify for semifinal
The cricket fans of pakistan were hoping for a washout between Srilanka and Newzeland but the nature acted otherwise. There was not even a single drop of rain in Bangalore today during the match.
New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 41st match of the ICC World Cup 2023, held at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. This significant win for the Black Caps has added an extra layer of challenge to Pakistan’s World Cup journey, making their already difficult path nearly insurmountable. To keep their hopes alive,
Pakistan now faces the daunting task of achieving a substantial victory over England in their upcoming match in Kolkata on November 11.
But the question is Can Pakistan still qualify for semifinal
To secure a spot in the World Cup semi-final, Pakistan faces some challenging scenarios:
- If Pakistan opts to bat first against England, they need to outscore them by an impressive margin of 287 runs.
- On the other hand, if Pakistan chooses to bowl first, they must chase down the target with a remarkable 284 balls to spare, equivalent to just 2.4 overs. It’s a demanding task that requires precision and swift gameplay.
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