Pakistan Still Has a Chance for the Semi-Finals – Here’s How!

Pakistan is hosting an ICC event for the first time in nearly 29 years with the Champions Trophy, where it also entered as the defending champion. However, the home team has suffered an unexpected setback, losing both of its matches so far. As a result, Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals have become highly uncertain—almost to the point of elimination.

Pakistan’s fate now hinges on today’s match between New Zealand and Bangladesh. If New Zealand wins, both India and New Zealand will advance to the semi-finals from Group A, while Pakistan and Bangladesh will be eliminated from the tournament. However, if New Zealand loses, both Pakistan and Bangladesh will still have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals.

For Pakistan to secure a spot in the semi-finals, the following results must occur:

Bangladesh must defeat New Zealand in today’s match.

Pakistan must win against Bangladesh on February 27.

India must defeat New Zealand on March 2.

If these conditions are met, India will top Group A with six points, while the other three teams—Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh—will be tied with two points each. The team with the best net run rate among them will join India in the semi-finals.