Pakistan’s semifinal hopes alive after England’s win:Salman Agha’s men must beat SL by 64 runs or in 13.1 overs; IND-WI virtual quarterfinal

Pakistan’s hopes for the semi-finals remain alive after England’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Today, the Pakistani team has to play its last Super 8 match against Sri Lanka. To secure a spot in the semifinals, they will have to defeat Sri Lanka by at least 64 runs if batting first. And if they are chasing, or achieve the target within 13.1 overs. India and the West Indies, on the other hand, will be locking horns in a virtual quarterfinal on 1 March. The showdown is set to take place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the team that wins this match will join South Africa in the semifinals from Group 1. Group 1: India need one win South Africa won two consecutive matches in the Super 8 stage and have already qualified for the semifinals. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have been knocked out of the knockout race after suffering a second loss. Now, Zimbabwe and South Africa will face each other on 1 March. South Africa can finish at the top of Group 1 by winning. Zimbabwe on the other hand, have a chance to drag South Africa to the second spot with a win. South Africa defeated the West Indies. This gave India and the West Indies one win and one loss each in the Super 8 stage. Now, both teams will face each other in Kolkata on 1 March, starting at 7 PM. This match will be a knockout. The winning team will reach the semi-finals, while the team that loses the match will be eliminated. Also read: Rinku Singh to return to Team India after father’s death: Batter will join squad in Kolkata before do-or-die match vs West Indies Group 2: Pakistan’s hopes alive after England’s win In Group 2, England strengthened its position by defeating New Zealand. The team is at the top of the points table with three consecutive wins and has already secured a spot in the semifinals. Now they will face the team that finishes second in Group 1. This result has greatly benefited Pakistan. If Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 64 runs or chases down a target within 13.1 overs, they will surpass New Zealand on NRR (Net Run Rate) and qualify for the semifinals. The upcoming match against Sri Lanka will be a do-or-die situation for Pakistan. On the other hand, after New Zealand’s loss, they only have three points and their net run rate is +1.39. However, even if Pakistan registers a win, but their net run rate doesn’t surpass New Zealand’s, the Kiwi team will secure a spot in the knockout stage. If Sri Lanka win, Pakistan will be out of the tournament, while New Zealand will reach the semi-finals.