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Pakistan have got their much needed win against South Africa in T20 WC 2022. Pakistan team have managed to defeat the Proteas side by 33 runs in DLS method. Currently, they have 4 points from 2 wins in points table and have put themselves in 3rd position behind India and South Africa. The main question among cricket fans across the globe is does Pakistan have a better chance to qualify for semi-finals of T20 WC 2022?
Here in this article, we will have a look at Pakistan qualifying scenarios in semi-final of T20 WC 2022.
All teams in group-2 have played 4 matches in T20 WC 2022.
Remaining Schedule of Group-2 in T20 WC 2022:
- SA vs NED at 6th Nov, 5:30 AM
- PAK vs BAN at 6th Nov, 9:30 AM
- IND vs ZIM at 6th Nov, 1:30 PM
For Pakistan to qualify, they must beat Bangladesh side at Adelaide.
Case-1:
Initially, if Netherlands manage to beat South Africa in first game of the day, then Pakistan automatically qualifies to the semi-finals once they defeat Bangladesh as they get 6 points and join India for semi-finals
Points table
India - 8/6
Pakistan - 6
South Africa - 5
Bangladesh, Netherlands - 4
Zimbabwe - 3/5
In this case, both India and Pakistan qualifies for semi-finals of T20 WC 2022.
Case-2:
If South Africa beats Netherlands then even after Pakistan's victory in their next game they should hope that Indian team loses to Zimbabwe by a considerable margin for Pakistan to join the semi-final race with South Africa.
Points table
South Africa - 7
Pakistan, India - 6
Zimbabwe - 5
Bangladesh - 4
Netherlands - 2
Pakistan must ensure a win by decent margin so that they stay above India in NRR.
