ISLAMBAD (NNP) In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the Super Eight stage of the ICCT20 World Cup have become precarious following a stunning upset loss to the USA. The team now faces a challenging path, marked by a series of must-win matches and a reliance on favorable outcomes in other games.
Currently, Pakistan finds itself in a familiar position of uncertainty, often encountered in the later stages of ICC events. However, this time the stakes are higher earlier in the tournament. The Group A standings place the USA at the top with four points, India in second with two points, and Pakistan, Canada, and Ireland trailing with zero points each.
To keep their tournament hopes alive, Pakistan must secure victories in their remaining three matches. Even with these wins, the team will need additional help from other results to clinch a spot in the Super Eight stage. Specifically, Pakistan will need Ireland to defeat the USA or for India to achieve a significant victory over the USA.
The scenario becomes even more complex if Pakistan manages only two wins out of their next three matches. In this case, the team’s fate will hinge on both Ireland and India overcoming the USA in their respective fixtures.
As the series of ifs and buts unfolds, the Pakistani team and its supporters find themselves in a tense waiting game, hoping for a combination of on-field excellence and favorable outcomes in other group matches to advance in the tournament.