T20 WC 2026: How easy is the path to the semi-finals for Pakistan after England’s victory? How will the impossible become possible!
T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan Qualification Scenario: Pakistan is still breathing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. On Friday (27 February), England defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the Super-8. With this victory of England, Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals are still alive. Now Pakistan will have to register victory against Sri Lanka at any cost on Saturday, 28th February. However, Pakistan will not just have to win, but win by a big margin. Let us know how Pakistan can qualify for the semi-finals.
Semi-final hopes still alive for Pakistan
In the Super-8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa has already reached the semi-finals by winning two consecutive matches from Group-1. The winning team of the match between India and West Indies on March 1 will also reach the last four. At the same time, England has confirmed its place in Group-2. Now there is a competition between New Zealand and Pakistan for the last ticket. But mere victory will not be enough for Pakistan, the run rate will also have to be improved. After the defeat against England, New Zealand still has only 3 points in its account and its net run rate has decreased to +1.390, but it is still in the race for the semi-finals.
At the same time, Pakistan currently has 1 point and its run rate is currently -0.461. In such a situation, the Kiwi team would like Sri Lanka to defeat Pakistan. Even if Pakistan wins, it should be a small victory so that it does not get ahead in run rate. At the same time, if the team led by Salman Aga wins this match, then it will also get 3 points. In such a situation, the ticket for the semi-finals will depend on the net run rate. Among Pakistan and New Zealand, the team which has better run rate will secure its place in the last-4.
What will Pakistan have to do?
Now the Pakistan team will have the last chance to get the semi-final ticket in the match against Sri Lanka on Saturday, 28th February. If Pakistan bats first, it will have to beat Sri Lanka by at least 64 runs, only then it will be able to overtake New Zealand. At the same time, if the target has to be chased, then it will have to finish the match within 13.1 overs. That means Pakistan will have to register a big win at any cost to reach the semi-finals.
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Super 8- Group 1 Points Table
| Team | match | won | lost | tie | inconclusive | score | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +2.89 |
| west indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.791 |
| India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.100 |
| zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.475 |
Super 8 – Group 2 Points Table
| Team | match | won | lost | tie | inconclusive | score | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.096 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +1.390 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.8 |
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