India’s narrow seven-wicket win over the USA in New York on June 12 ensured they were the first team from Group A to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, having secured victories in all three of their matches. The USA, despite this loss, remained in second place with two wins from three games. The critical question now is how this result affects Pakistan’s chances of moving on to the Super 8 stage.
For Pakistan, the good news is their net run rate is higher than the USA’s, even though they only have two points compared to the USA’s four. Both teams have one more match in the group stage, with each set to play against Ireland. Pakistan needs to win their game against Ireland and hope that the USA loses to Ireland. If these conditions are met, Pakistan will advance as the second team from Group A to the Super 8 stage.
However, if Pakistan loses or if the USA wins, Pakistan will be eliminated. The USA-Ireland match is scheduled for June 14 in Florida, and Pakistan will be closely watching, hoping for an Irish victory. Pakistan’s own match against Ireland is on June 16 at the same venue. Pakistan fans will be anxiously awaiting the outcomes of both matches.
Weather Concerns and Past Performances Threaten Pakistan’s Super 8 Hopes
Weather could also play a crucial role in determining Pakistan’s fate. There is concern about rain in Florida, which has already caused the abandonment of the first game at this venue between Sri Lanka and Nepal. If either the USA-Ireland or Pakistan-Ireland match is washed out, Pakistan will be in a precarious position. If the USA-Ireland game is washed out and Pakistan’s match goes ahead, Pakistan must still win to advance.
However, if Pakistan’s match is washed out, they will be eliminated, as they would only gain one point from a no-result, leaving them behind the USA in the standings. Pakistan’s current situation is largely due to their performance in the group stage. They suffered a shocking defeat to the USA in their opening match and then lost to India. They managed to bounce back with a win against Canada, but the earlier losses have put them in a difficult position.
To summarize, Pakistan’s chances of making it to the Super 8 hinge on several factors. They must win their final match against Ireland and hope that the USA loses to Ireland. Weather could also play a critical role; any washouts could negatively impact their chances. Pakistan’s fate is uncertain, and they need both favourable results and clear weather to advance in the tournament.
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