Can Pakistan Still Qualify for Super 8 After Loss to India? Qualification Scenario Explained
Pakistan after the match against India on June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, finds itself in a precarious position in the T20 World Cup 2024.
In Group A of T20 World Cup 2024, we have India, USA, Pakistan, Canada and Ireland.
In the intensifying battle for the spots in Super 8, with back to back defeats Pakistan posits itself on the edge. In their first group stage match against USA, Pakistan lost to the debutants by 5 runs in the Super over. And in the next group stage fixture, they faced the arch rivals, India. They lost the second group stage game against Pakistan by 6 runs.
The only scenario left for Pakistan is beating Ireland and Canada in the upcoming fixtures. Also it will depend on other teams for its stead in the Super 8.
Other important match is of India and USA in the Group A. Both teams stand at the top with 4 points each. In their upcoming head on match , the winner will save its spot in the Super 8 while Pakistan may tie with the losing team after defeating Canada and Ireland with 4 points.
In case of tie, NRR will be the deciding factor. Currently on this day, Pakistan’s Net Run Rate is -0.150.
Where does Pakistan Stand on Group A Points Table?
India tops the points table of Group A in T20 World Cup 2024. Though both USA and India have come unbeaten so far but India is ahead of USA because of its Net run rate.
| Team | Mat. | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1. India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.455 |
| 2. USA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.626 |
| 3. Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.274 |
| 4. Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.150 |
| 5. Ireland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.712 |
Group A Remaining Fixtures
The remaining fixtures of Group A expects five matches. On June 11, Pakistan will be clashing with Canada. Next the table topper, India will be locking horns against co-host USA on June 12. Then on June 14, United States will have a match against Ireland. India’s last group stage match will be against Canada on June 15 and Pakistan’s last group stage fixture will be against Ireland on June 16. Pakistan vs Ireland will be Group A’s last match.
Pakistan vs Canada- June 11
USA vs India – June 12
USA vs Ireland – June 14.
India vs Canada – June 15.
Pakistan vs Ireland – June 16.
Tabinda Mir is a writer from Kashmir. She is an English Honours graduate and her interests primarily dwell in poetry and sports writing. She likes to cover Cricket as an avid fan. Apart from sports, her other publications include articles, poems and a letter to summer in the book titled, “Under The Summer Skies”.
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