India vs Pakistan semis still possible in Cricket World Cup

By Arpita Singh
Published on | Nov 09, 2023

Do Pakistan still have a chance?

Even though it's improbable, a possibility of India vs Pakistan is still there even after NZ defeated Sri Lanka in their final group game

Image Credit: PTI

Kiwis or Men in Green?

While India, South Africa, Australia have qualified for semis, New Zealand look favourites for 4th spot but PAK are not completely out of it

Image Credit: PTI

Pakistan rue NZ win!

NZ are in pole position after beating SL by 5 wickets. Their chances exponentially got better with big boost to NRR, from +0.398 to +0.743

Image Credit: PTI

Pakistan vs England!

Uphill task for PAK who will face rejuvenated ENG. Both have their targets set. For PAK, it is semis while it's Champions Trophy qualification for ENG

Image Credit: PTI

How can Pakistan still qualify?

PAK will need to beat ENG by 287 runs to overtake NZ & qualify for semis, or they'll have to chase target in 2-3 overs, which will be impossible

Image Credit: PTI

Current scenario

New Zealand strengthed their position at 4th, now have NRR of +0.743 while Pakistan have NRR of +0.036, AFG have -0.338

Image Credit: PTI

PAK hoping for Qudrat ka Nizam

Men in Green will be praying for divine intervention vs England. Otherwise, it will be the 3rd ODI WC where they'd have failed to reach knockouts

Image Credit: PTI