After the upset defeat by Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan team came into a do-or-die situation. Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals are almost over, but if fate is kind, maybe Pakistan can reach the semi-finals. Now, for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals, it will not be enough to win their remaining three matches, but the result of the other matches will also be important. Pakistan will have to win their remaining three matches by a big margin to improve their run rate. But it will also be necessary for South Africa to lose to India while Zimbabwe lose two of their remaining three matches and beat Bangladesh in one.
Pakistan’s chances of reaching semi-finals are almost over!
In Group 2, India are on the first position with 4 points after winning both their matches. South Africa is second with 3 points after playing two matches while its run rate is plus 5.200. Zimbabwe is also at the third position with three points after playing two matches while its run rate is plus 0.050. Bangladesh have won one and won the other in two matches and are fourth in the points table with 2 points while their run rate is minus 2.375. Pakistan and Netherlands could not open their accounts on the points table after losing both their matches. All the teams of Group 2 have played their two matches and now all three matches are left.
Remaining Matches of Group 2:
- Sunday 30 October Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, Brisbane.
- Sunday 30 October Netherlands v Pakistan, Perth.
- Sunday 30 October India vs South Africa, Perth.
- Wednesday November 2 Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Adelaide Oval.
- Wednesday November 2 India vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval.
- Thursday November 3 Pakistan vs South Africa, Sydney.
- Sunday 6 November South Africa v The Netherlands, Adelaide Oval.
- Sunday November 6 Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval.
- Sunday November 6 Zimbabwe v India, Melbourne
