How Pakistan can still qualify for Semi-Finals after defeat against South Africa ?

Pakistan can qualify for the Semi-Finals by winning their remaining matches and hoping for favorable results in other games. Here's complete scenario

Oct 28, 2023 - 15:03

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How Pakistan can still qualify for Semi-Finals after defeat against South Africa ?

After suffering their fourth consecutive loss in six matches at this World Cup to South Africa, Pakistan are presently positioned sixth in the points table with a mere four points in hand. Their qualification prospects are precariously balanced as they face Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England in their upcoming matches.

Eden Gardens will serve as the venue for the upcoming fixtures in Kolkata and Bengaluru. With three games remaining, Pakistan maintains a ten-point lead and has the potential to secure five victories in total. However, in order to secure a coveted place in the tournament, their fate is contingent on a sequence of good results in other matches. The following describes a scenario:

If India and South Africa continue to lead table

Contingent on the result of their match in Kolkata, India and South Africa will amass either eight or seven victories, should they both emerge victorious in their remaining matches. They would be placed atop the points tally as a result. Conversely, New Zealand must contend with four consecutive defeats, which will reduce their total to four victories and eight points.

Australia lose their remaining three matches

In the event that Australia loses their remaining three matches against England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, they will also conclude with eight points despite defeating New Zealand. At this time, both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have secured two victories each. To accumulate eight points, they should not exceed two more victories.

England and Bangladesh shouldn't reach ten points

Under this particular situation, New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka would all finish with eight points, leaving Pakistan with ten points and a clear path to the No. 3 spot. This, however, only assumes that neither England nor the Netherlands amass ten points through the completion of their remaining matches with victories.

It is noteworthy to mention that teams have the mathematical potential to secure a top-four position with a mere four victories and eight points. Consequently, both Pakistan and England could potentially maintain their semi-final aspirations even if they were to suffer one more defeat.