Dilemma faced by Sri Lanka in Super-8…If they lose then they get profit of crores! If Pakistan is defeated, the semi-finals will shift to India.

Sports : Saturday’s clash at Pallekele ground will not be just a match for cricket fans, but a game of uncertainties. Even though the Sri Lankan team is out of the title race. But one of its defeats or victories can change the fate of Pakistan and New Zealand. Not only the sports world is keeping an eye on the outcome of this match. In fact, economic and strategic equations worth millions of dollars are also at stake. This match will decide the direction of the knockout stage of the tournament.

Difficult mathematics of semi-finals

New Zealand is currently in a better position in Group 2 of Super-8. Whereas the path to the semi-finals is very narrow for Pakistan. Pakistan needs at least a 64-run win against Sri Lanka to enter the last four. Or he will have to achieve the target given by the opposition team within just 13.1 overs. On paper this figure looks quite challenging. But Pakistan team has been famous all over the world for its unexpected comeback.

Financial opportunities for Sri Lanka

This match may not be important for Sri Lanka in the points table. But it is very sensitive for its hosting and economy. If Pakistan reaches the semi-finals. So Colombo will get an opportunity to host two big knockout matches. Get money from this. A huge amount of revenue will be generated through tourism and hotel booking. If Pakistan loses. So these matches will be shifted to India. Due to which the Sri Lankan board may have to bear a huge financial loss.

Sportsmanship vs Economic Profit

The priority of every player while coming on the field is to increase the honor of his country. If any suspicion arises that Sri Lanka took advantage of Pakistan for financial gain. So this can cause huge damage to his reputation at the international level. Prestigious events like the World Cup rest on the purity and fairness of the game. so. It will be a challenge for Sri Lankan players to present their best performance to the world without any external pressure.

Diplomacy and hybrid system

There have always been political complications in cricket relations between India and Pakistan. There is an agreement between the boards of both the countries that they will not play matches on each other’s soil. For this reason all the matches of Pakistan are being organized in Sri Lanka. If Sri Lanka is seen making any kind of compromise with the spirit of the game at this sensitive juncture. So this may deepen a new controversy in the cricket world. Which will not be good for the future of the game.

Expectations of India-Pakistan final

The final match between India and Pakistan is considered to be the biggest attraction in the world of cricket. If both the teams reach the knockout and face each other in the final. So the Colombo Ground will become the center of global broadcasting and advertising revenue. This situation can prove to be an economic lifeline for the Sri Lankan board. This match to be held on Saturday will now decide whether cricket will win or the economic and strategic equations going on behind the scenes will dominate.