Based on the current standings and the remaining matches, Pakistans chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 are dependent on various scenarios. Here are the key points from the search results:
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Pakistans best chance of qualifying is if both Pakistan and New Zealand lose their last league matches and stay on eight points. Then, even one victory will be enough for them to qualify, without bringing run rates into play.
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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed skepticism about Pakistans chances, stating that they would need to win their match against England by a huge margin to qualify for the semi-finals.
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Pakistans net run rate has slightly improved with their latest win. With eight points from eight matches, Pakistan have a net run rate of +0.036. Even if Pakistan are victorious against England, it will still be a difficult route to the knockout stage. In this scenario, Pakistan would likely need to create such a margin of victory that they better New Zealand or Australia’s net run-rates in order to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
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To solidify their position, Pakistan would need either Australia or South Africa to defeat Afghanistan, preventing them from reaching 10 points. If Sri Lanka triumphs in their game against New Zealand and Pakistan defeats England in their last match, Pakistan will accumulate 10 points, surpassing New Zealand by two. However, if Afghanistan wins both of their matches, Pakistans fate will depend on Net Run Rate.
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Pakistan now have to win their last match against England by at least 287 runs or above if they bat first or chase the target down in 2.5 overs to have a chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.
In conclusion, while the chances of Pakistan qualifying for the semi-finals are uncertain, they still have a mathematical possibility of making it to the knockout stage. The outcome will depend on the results of their remaining matches and the net run rates of the teams involved.
