Pakistan Can Still Qualify For ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Despite Loss To England; Check Super 8 Scenarios
· Free Press Journal
Pallekele, February 24: Pakistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are still alive despite their defeat to England in the Super 8 stage, however, the situations has become extremely tight and dependent on other results.
After Pakistan's opening Super 8 match against New Zealand being washed out due to rain, the team received just one point and the loss to England means they remain stuck on the same tally with only one match left against Sri Lanka.
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This leaves Pakistan with no margin for error as they must win their final game of the Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka while relying on the results of other teams to fall in their favour to have any chance of progressing.
Where Pakistan Stand
1.Pakistan vs New Zealand - Match washed out - Pakistan got 1 point
2. Pakistan vs England - Pakistan lost - Still 1 point
3. One match left vs Sri Lanka
What Pakistan Must Do
1. Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka on February 28
2. This will take Pakistan to 3 points
What Pakistan Need From Other Matches
New Zealand must lose both their matches:
vs Sri Lanka (Feb 25)
vs England (Feb 27)
Why This Is Important
1. If New Zealand lose both - They stay on 1 point - Pakistan stay ahead
2. If New Zealand win even one - They reach 3 points - Pakistan could be eliminated
3. If New Zealand win both - Pakistan are out for sure
England Beat Pakistan, Almost Crush Their Hopes Of Semi-Finals Qualification In ICC T20 WC26Pakistan Should:
1. Beat Sri Lanka
2. Hope New Zealand lose both of its games
Any New Zealand win makes things very difficult for Pakistan.