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PakistanThe hopes of reaching the Trophy Champions 2025 The semifinals hang by a thread After a loss of 6 wicket to India On February 23 in Dubai, marking his second defeat in so many games. Located at the bottom of group A with zero points and a net execution rate (NRR) of -1.087, Mohammad RizwanThe side faces an ascending battle. However, the path to the semifinals is not yet completely closed, here is how Pakistan can still strain.
The current picture
After falling to New Zealand With 60 runs on February 19 and now in India, the Pakistan campaign has been affected by early mishap. India leads group A with 4 points and a healthy NRR of +0,647, while New Zealand ranks second with 2 points and an impressive NRR of +1,200. BangladeshWith a loss and a game in hand, you will sit at zero points next to Pakistan, but you have a NRR of -0,408. With only the first two teams in each group they advance, Pakistan’s rating now depends on a perfect storm of results.
Qualification stage for Pakistan
Pakistan’s group stage clash is against Bangladesh on February 27 in Rawalpindi. This is what has to happen to keep their semifinal dreams alive:
A convincing victory over Bangladesh
Pakistan has to win a victory, and not just any victory. A massive margin, either by 70-100 that runs or with excess of envelopes while pursuing, it is essential to raise its NRR from its current depths. This is your last chance to control your destination.
Bangladesh bothered New Zealand
Today’s party, on February 24, Rawalpindi, between Bangladesh and New Zealand is a time of makeup for the hosts. A victory by Banglada keeps New Zealand at 2 points and Pakistan in the race. If New Zealand succeeds, at least 4 points will arrive, effectively finishing Pakistan’s hopes.
India Tople New Zealand
The final piece of the puzzle arrives on March 2 in Dubai, when India faces New Zealand. An Indian victory captured New Zealand at 2 points, opening the door for a possible three -point draw between Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh, assuming Pakistan defeated Bangladesh.
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Nrr’s confrontation
In this scenario, with three teams at the point level, the NRR becomes the tiebreaker. The current -1,087 of Pakistan is far behind the +1,200 New Zealand and even the -0,408 of Bangladesh. A great victory over Bangladesh, combined with a strong loss of New Zealand in one of his remaining matches, could be tilted.
Where things are currently found
- India: 4 points, NRR +0.647 (2 wins)
- New Zealand: 2 points, NRR +1.200 (1 victory, 1 loss)
- Pakistan: 0 points, NRR -1.087 (2 losses)
- Bangladesh: 0 points, NRR -0.408 (1 loss)
