Can Pakistan qualify for Super 8s? Scenarios explained after India’s win over USA

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khelja|13-06-2024

Pakistan fans and even their cricket team would have breathed a sigh of relief after India beat the USA in their Group A match in the men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 12. India's 7-wicket win meant Pakistan stayed alive in the race to the Super 8s despite having won only one of their first three matches in an entertaining group stage at the showpiece T20 event.
   s. India successfully chased a 111-run target despite early hiccups against a spirited USA side at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York. After Arshdeep Singh picked up 4 wickets for the best-ever figures by an Indian pacer in T20 World Cups, India were able to restrict USA to 110 for 8 in their quota of 20 overs. India were reduced to 10 for 2 after Oracle Engineer Saurabh Netravalkar dismissed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the powerplay. However, India rode on an unbeaten 72-run stand between Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to complete the chase with 10 deliveries and 7 wickets to spare. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats India are now on top of the Group A points table with 6 points from three matches. USA, despite their defeat, are second with 4 points from three matches. However, their Net Run Rate has now dropped below that of Pakistan, who hammered Canada, successfully chasing 107 in just 17.3 overs on Tuesday, June 12.  WHAT PAKISTAN NEED TO QUALIFY FOR SUPER 8s? Remaining Fixtures in Group A
  1. Friday, June 14: United States vs Ireland in Florida - 8 pm IST
  2. Saturday, June 15: India vs Canada in Florida - 8 pm IST
  3. Sunday, June 16: Pakistan vs Ireland in Florida - 8 pm IST
FLORIDA WEATHER A ROADBLOCK FOR PAKISTAN Firstly, they would want USA to lose their last game against Ireland. If the game on Friday is washed out, then USA will move to 5 points and that will be enough to end Pakistan's chances of reaching the Super 8s. Pakistan are in danger of getting eliminated because of a over the last few days. The forecast for Friday and the weekend doesn't look great. PAKISTAN'S TRICKY SITUATION If the weather gods show mercy on Friday, then Pakistan need Ireland to beat USA. Then, Pakistan have to beat Ireland on Sunday to go through to the Super 8s. The Net Run Rate will not come into play as USA, with a loss to Ireland, will not be able to go past Pakistan. If Pakistan's game on Sunday is washed out, Babar Azam's men will be eliminated even if USA lose to Ireland. The result of India's game against Canada doesn't matter for Pakistan. As it stands on Thursday, June 13, USA are more likely than Pakistan to reach the Super 8s stage. It would be a monumental effort for Monank Patel's men as USA would reach the next round of their maiden men's T20 World Cup.
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