ICC World Cup 2023: How can Pakistan qualify for the semifinal of CWC?
The HinduPakistan ended its run of defeats at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with a comprehensive win against Bangladesh in Kolkata on October 31. Ahead of the crucial encounter against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Saturday, here are the scenarios explaining Pakistan’s chances of making it to the final four of the ongoing World Cup. Scenario 1: PAK loses to NZ A defeat against New Zealand will put an end to Pakistan’s semifinal hopes at the 2023 World Cup as New Zealand and one of Afghanistan or Australia is guaranteed to finish the competition with 10 points. Scenario 2: PAK beats NZ and ENG; NZ loses to SL A win against New Zealand in Bengaluru will keep Pakistan’s chances of making the semifinal alive. Scenario 3: PAK beats NZ and ENG; NZ beats SL If New Zealand manages a win against Sri Lanka in its last match of the league phase, then Pakistan will be embroiled in a Net Run Rate tussle with the Black Caps after finishing level on points with them - provided it wins its final encounter against England.