ICC T20 WC 2026: Pakistan trapped after losing to England, now this is the ‘law of nature’ to reach the semi-finals;

ENG vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026: The England cricket team, under the captaincy of Harry Brook, has almost confirmed its place in the semi-finals by winning two consecutive matches in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. First England defeated Sri Lanka and then defeated Pakistan also. The team has reached the top of the points table by scoring four points in two matches. Now the suspense remains on who will be the second team from this group. Pakistan’s situation has definitely become difficult, but its hopes are not completely lost yet. Let us understand the complete mathematics.

Status of latest marks table of Group 2

After the Pakistan vs England match, the picture of Group 2 has become clear. England are on top with four points and are very close to the semi-finals. Pakistan has played two matches and has one point in its account. New Zealand has played one match and also has one point, while Sri Lanka is yet to open its account in the points table. That means there is now a tough competition between Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka for one place.

Skipper Harry Brook’s sensational #T20WorldCup ton guides England into the semi-finals with a thrilling win over Pakistan 👏

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— ICC (@ICC) February 24, 2026

Big win against Sri Lanka is necessary

If Pakistan has to reach the semi-finals, it will have to defeat Sri Lanka by a big margin in its last Super Eight match. Just winning will not be enough, but it will also be necessary to improve the net run rate. If Pakistan wins this match by a big margin then its total will be three points and there will be a possibility of improvement in run rate. However, even after this its fate will depend on the results of other teams.

Eyes fixed on New Zealand’s defeat

Pakistan would like New Zealand to lose both its remaining matches. At present New Zealand has one point and has to play against England and Sri Lanka. If New Zealand wins even one match, it will have three points and the matter may get stuck on net run rate. This situation will be risky for Pakistan, because it will have to increase the run rate also.

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England’s victory is also important

It is also important for Pakistan that England beats New Zealand in their next match. If England wins then New Zealand will be under pressure. But if New Zealand beats England and Sri Lanka also beats them, then three teams can reach three points each. In such a situation, the team with better net run rate will go to the semi-finals along with England. Pakistan is currently in the race, but now its journey is completely dependent on equations.