Following crushing defeats against New Zealand and India, Pakistan’s chances of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals now rely on multiple “if and but” scenarios.
To stay in contention, Pakistan must defeat Bangladesh by a significant margin in their final group-stage match. Additionally, they will need New Zealand to lose both of their remaining matches by a considerable margin.
The upcoming match between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi holds great significance for Pakistan’s qualification hopes. If New Zealand wins or the match gets washed out due to rain, Pakistan will officially be eliminated from the tournament. However, if Bangladesh manages to secure a victory, Pakistan will still have a slim chance of making it to the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Pakistan is set to face Bangladesh on February 27, while New Zealand will take on India on March 2.
Although Pakistan’s qualification chances are minimal, cricket is known for its unpredictability. Pakistani cricket fans will be closely following the New Zealand vs. Bangladesh match, as it could ultimately decide their team’s fate in the tournament.
