How much score and overs margin Pakistan need against New Zealand to make chance of semifinals?
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Due to New Zealand's worst defeat against South Africa, their net run rate has dropped to 0.4 from 1.2. However, the Kiwis' net run rate is still better than Pakistan's. Despite easily defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan's net run rate remains negative. Pakistan is currently in the fifth position on the points table with 6 points and a net run rate of -0.02.
It's been suggested that Pakistan needs to either secure a victory with a margin of 83 runs in their match against New Zealand or achieve the target set by the Kiwis in the 35th over to improve their net run rate and potentially enhance their chances of reaching the semi-finals in the Points Table. Details of the scenario for Pakistan to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals have also been revealed.
Pakistan will play matches against New Zealand and England, and they must win all their remaining matches to have a chance of making it to the semi-finals. The matches against Green Shirts and New Zealand hold particular importance as they currently have 8 points in 6 matches.
If New Zealand loses both of its next matches, they will end the group stage with 8 points, and Pakistan can qualify for the knockout stage with 10 points if they manage to defeat their next three opponents.
If all the results align with the wishes of Pakistan, India will finish first with 18 points, South Africa second with 14 points, Australia third tied in points with Proteas, and Pakistan will secure the fourth position with 10 points, advancing to the World Cup's knockout stage.
