Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Super 8 Qualification Scenario Explained

Pakistan have not won a match yet at T20 World Cup 2024.

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Their chances of qualifying for Super 8 from Group A appear slim.

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Pakistan can reach a maximum tally of four points at the group stage.

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They must win their remaining games and hope other results go in their favour.

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Pakistan will face Canada on Tuesday, and Ireland on June 16.

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They will also want one of India or the USA to lose both their remaining fixtures.

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Net Run Rate (NRR) may be a factor if Pakistan win both of matches and USA lose.

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Pakistan currently have a negative NRR of 0.15.

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USA’s current NRR is 0.626

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USA will next face India on Wednesday, and Ireland on June 14.

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