England challenged Pakistan’s chances, the dream of reaching the semi-finals still remains

New Delhi: The situation of the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup is gradually becoming clear. Recently, England has secured its place in the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan in the Super 8 match. Now it has become a challenging task for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals, as its chances will also depend on the results of other teams.

Pakistan has to play its next match against Sri Lanka on 28 February in Pallekele. This match is very important, and Pakistan will have no margin for error in this game. Still, it will not be so easy for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals. Let us know the key points on the basis of which Pakistan can make its place in Super 4.

Pakistan’s fate will depend on the results of other teams

It is noteworthy that Pakistan’s last match against New Zealand was canceled due to rain, hence Pakistan currently has only one point in its account. If they beat Sri Lanka then their points will be just three, but that will not be enough for them unless the results of other matches go in their favour. The next two matches of the group – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand and England vs New Zealand, will be played in Colombo. These two matches will decide whether Pakistan will reach the semi-finals.

What will Pakistan have to do to reach the semi-finals?

Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals will depend on how New Zealand plays its remaining two matches. If Sri Lanka beats New Zealand on February 25 and then England beats New Zealand on February 27, New Zealand will remain on just one point. After this, if Pakistan is successful in defeating Sri Lanka, then its points will increase to three and it will be able to make it to the second semi-final of the group after England.

Defeat against England

Let us tell you that recently an important Super 8 match took place between England and Pakistan in Sri Lanka. In this match, England not only defeated Pakistan but also challenged their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Pakistan, batting first, scored 164 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. In response, England won the match by scoring 166 runs for 8 wickets with 5 balls remaining.