New Delhi. Despite doing their best to make it to the semi-finals of the ICC ODI World Cup, the Pakistan team might not make it there. Hosts India played a storming game and secured their place in the semi-finals by winning 7 matches in a row. After this, South Africa and then Australia secured their position. The equation that New Zealand’s game against Sri Lanka has created for Pakistan is almost impossible to achieve. In such a situation, it is certain that the Pakistan team will be out.
The names of the teams participating in the semi-final race in the ICC ODI World Cup being played in India are almost finalised. Team India won their first 7 matches to qualify for the next round of the tournament. After this Pakistan’s win against New Zealand has confirmed South Africa’s place in the semi-finals. Australia booked their place in the next round with a historic win against Afghanistan. New Zealand were leading in the race for last place while Pakistan was alive in the race depending on God.
Pakistan’s hope is almost over
Pakistan’s road to the semi-finals of the ICC ODI World Cup has become almost impossible. New Zealand did well in their last match against Sri Lanka and bowled them out for 171 runs. Now achieving a semi-final equation against Pakistan would be like making the impossible possible.
Pakistan team is going to play their last match against England. Ahead of this match, the equations that will be drawn after New Zealand’s win are extremely difficult. If the New Zealand team wins the match in 25 overs, Pakistan will have to win by more than 270 runs against England. If batting comes later, victory will have to be registered in first 275 balls i.e. in only 5 overs.
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Tags: Pakistan vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023
First published: November 9, 2023, 17:54 IST