-Vinay Kumar
The results of the two matches played on Sunday in the latest tournament of the ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 have created a very interesting situation. In the semi-final race in Group-2 of the Super-12 stage, Pakistan (Pakistan vs Netherlands T20 World Cup, 2022) defeated Netherlands and South Africa defeated India (India vs South Africa T20 World Cup, 2022). After playing 3 matches in this group, South Africa is on top and India has slipped to the second position. At the same time, after the defeats to India and Zimbabwe, the hopes of Pakistan to remain in the semi-final race still remain.
Significantly, South Africa have 5 points in 3 matches. India and Bangladesh have 4 points each. India’s net run rate is better, hence above Bangladesh. Zimbabwe has 3 points, and Pakistan has 2 points. India’s net run rate is currently +0.844. India’s next match is against Bangladesh on November 2. Winning this match will be crucial for both the team to race for the semi-finals.
At the same time, South Africa is on top with a net run rate of +2.772 and is on top to qualify for the semi-finals. In such a situation, now Pakistan will have to win against South Africa and Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals.
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If, Pakistan wins the next two matches, it will have 6 points. After that, it will have to depend on the results of the rest of the matches to make it to the semi-finals.
Group-2 remaining matches of T20 World Cup Super-12
November 2: Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Adelaide
November 2: India vs Bangladesh, Adelaide
November 3: Pakistan vs South Africa, Sydney
November 6: South Africa v Netherlands, Adelaide
November 6: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Adelaide
November 6: Zimbabwe vs India, Melbourne