Due to New Zealand’s worst defeat against South Africa, their net run ratehas dropped to 0.4 from 1.2. However, the Kiwis’ net run rate is stillbetter than Pakistan’s. Despite easily defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan’s netrun rate remains negative. Pakistan is currently in the fifth position onthe 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 amargin of 83 runs in their match against New Zealand or achieve the targetset by the Kiwis in the 35th over to improve their net run rate andpotentially enhance their chances of reaching the semi-finals in the PointsTable. Details of the scenario for Pakistan to qualify for the World Cupsemi-finals have also been revealed.
Pakistan will play matches against New Zealand and England, and they mustwin all their remaining matches to have a chance of making it to thesemi-finals. The matches against Green Shirts and New Zealand holdparticular importance as they currently have 8 points in 6 matches.
If New Zealand loses both of its next matches, they will end the groupstage with 8 points, and Pakistan can qualify for the knockout stage with10 points if they manage to defeat their next three opponents.
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If all the results align with the wishes of Pakistan, India will finishfirst with 18 points, South Africa second with 14 points, Australia thirdtied in points with Proteas, and Pakistan will secure the fourth positionwith 10 points, advancing to the World Cup’s knockout stage.