What will Pakistan have to do to reach Super-8? Know the complete equation

Before the 27th match of T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan was in a strong position in the points table of Group A. After this match, Pakistan’s path to reach Super 8 has faltered a bit because in the 27th match of the tournament, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. This match will be held on 15 February at R.K. Colombo, Colombo. Was played at Premadasa Stadium. After Pakistan’s defeat in this match, it moved from second to third position in the points table.

Pakistan won its first match of T20 World Cup 2026 against Netherlands by three wickets. They won their second match against America by 32 runs. Pakistan has played three matches so far. Now Pakistan’s last match is a do or die battle to reach Super 8. Let us understand what Pakistan has to do to go to Super 8.

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T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Points Table

India topped their group points table after defeating Pakistan and qualified for the Super 8, while Namibia became the first team in this group to be eliminated from the T20 World Cup.

• India: 3 Matches, 6 Points, +3.050 Net Run Rate (Qualified)
• America: 4 matches, 4 points, +0.787 net run rate
• Pakistan: 3 matches, 4 points, -0.403 net run rate
• Netherlands: 3 matches, 2 points, -1.352 net run rate
• Namibia: 3 matches, 0 points, -2.443 net run rate (out)

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How will Pakistan reach Super-8?

• Pakistan will play its last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Namibia on 18 February. Pakistan will have to defeat Namibia at any cost in this match. With this victory, it will get 6 points, due to which the Pakistan team can come to a safe position.
• If Pakistan loses to Namibia and on the other hand Netherlands team beats India, then many teams will be tied on 4-4 points in Group A. In such a situation, the decision will be taken on the basis of net run rate, where Pakistan is currently lagging behind. In this situation, Pakistan will have to see that if India loses, it should be by a small margin and if Pakistan also loses, it should not suffer a major defeat. In this situation, he can reach Super-8 even after losing.
• If the match against Namibia is canceled due to rain, both the teams will get one point each, taking Pakistan’s total to five points. In such a situation, Pakistan will qualify for Super 8 with five points.