Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Fate Hangs in Balance, now victory over Canada becomes essential for Pakistan to keep their Super 8 Dreams alive. Today’s match, match no. 22, is not going to be just a mere game of cricket, it’s going to be a fortune decider for Pakistan as, if they lose today, their dream of qualifying for super 8 will be crashed. Pakistan has lost both their initial games against USA and India, after being the favorites in both the games. USA beat Pakistan in a thrilling super over, where India beat Pakistan in a low scoring game.
The upset against USA has put Pakistan in situation where even after winning both their matches they will be depended on other teams for their place in super 8. The scenes at the group A are quite interesting with team India being the table toppers followed by USA, Canada, Pakistan and Ireland. India has won both its matches and so has USA. Canada has won one of its matches against Ireland and lost one to USA. Whereas Pakistan and Ireland have lost both their matches.
The gate for super 8 is opened for all 5 teams with India being the favorites after defeating Pakistan. Where USA with their home advantage have put themselves in a good situation after defeating Pakistan and Canada. Pakistan’s fate is now dependent on Ireland and Canada. Pakistan needs to win both their remaining matches with a good margin to maintain their run-rate. The path for super 8 and teams which will be headed to super 8 will be clearer after today’s clash of Pakistan and Canada.
Conditions on which Pakistan team can still qualify.
Nassau county stadium has produced low scoring games. The average first innings score at the venue in the first three games played so far is 103 runs. Will the pitch help the Pakistan’s bowlers or be a nightmare for Babar and army?