Sri Lanka’s journey in T20 WC 2026 ends, now Pakistan’s turn! Semi-final equation increased the tension of neighbors

T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan Semi-Final Scenario: The journey of Sri Lankan cricket team from T20 World Cup 2026 is almost over. Although she has to play one more match of Super-8, but she is out of the race for the semi-finals. New Zealand has strengthened its position by defeating Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the condition of Pakistan also remains critical. He is not officially out yet, but a very difficult equation stands in front of him.

Picture of Group-2 almost clear

If we look at the points table of Group-2, England has secured a place in the semi-finals by taking four points with two wins out of two. Sri Lanka is out after losing both the matches. Now the real contest remains between New Zealand and Pakistan. There are two matches left in the group. England vs New Zealand and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka. The result of these matches will decide who will be the second team along with England.

Pakistan’s eyes fixed on England-New Zealand match

Pakistan has scored only one point in two matches so far and is in third place. His last match is against Sri Lanka, but before that his fate will be decided to a great extent by the match between England and New Zealand. If New Zealand beats England, they will get five points and Pakistan’s hopes will end there. Because even after winning, Pakistan will be able to reach maximum three points only.

But if England beats New Zealand then the Kiwis will stop at three points. Then there will be a chance for Pakistan to reach three points by defeating Sri Lanka and try to move ahead on the basis of net run rate.

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Net run rate became the biggest challenge

Currently New Zealand’s net run rate is +3.050, while Pakistan’s is -0.461. In such a situation, mere victory will not be enough. Pakistan will not only have to defeat Sri Lanka, but will also have to win by a huge margin. It is estimated that Pakistan will need to win by a margin of around 70 runs or more, so that it can surpass New Zealand’s net run rate. This work is not impossible, but it is definitely very difficult. Now all eyes are on the England vs New Zealand match. From there it will be decided whether Pakistan’s hopes will remain alive or its journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 will end here.