As expectations grew, how can Pakistan now advance to the World Cup semifinals?

So far, India, Australia and South Africa have qualified for the semi-finals, while Pakistan will not face much difficulty to reach the semi-finals. Photo: ESPN

In addition to advancing to the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia's victory over Afghanistan set up their matchup with Pakistan.


So far, India, Australia and South Africa have qualified for the semi-finals, while Pakistan will not face much difficulty to reach the semi-finals.


Afghanistan's chances of making it to the semi-finals were shattered by Glenn Maxwell's innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Looking at the points table, so far India, South Africa and Australia have made it to the last four, while New Zealand is the third team. , Afghanistan and Pakistan are competitive.


Afghanistan's final game is against South Africa, but since they are now trailing Pakistan in run rate, they must win this game—and win it handily.

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How can Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals?


Pakistan's chances of making it to the semi-finals are dependent on the outcome of the New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka game; should the Kiwis lose or the game be rained out, then the national team will only have to beat England because by then Afghanistan and South Africa The match must have been decided.


*If New Zealand wins the last match, Pakistan will have to win the last match against England by a big margin.


* Pakistan will need to defeat England by 180 runs if New Zealand defeats Sri Lanka by 50 runs.


* If New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by one run, Pakistan will have to beat England by 131 runs.


* If Sri Lanka beat New Zealand, Pakistan will only have to beat England to qualify.


* If this match is abandoned due to rain, Pakistan will only have to beat England to qualify.