NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s possibilities of reaching the ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) remaining subsequent 12 months stay alive, although their path is steep and depends closely on outcomes going their means.
After a historic collection defeat to Bangladesh and a subsequent loss within the opening Take a look at towards England, Pakistan’s hopes for the WTC remaining appeared all however over. That they had dropped to eighth place within the standings and appeared out of rivalry.
Nevertheless, a outstanding turnaround noticed Pakistan clinch a 2-1 collection win over England at dwelling, pushing them as much as seventh within the standings. Although it was a small enchancment, their hopes have been additional reignited by an surprising growth: India’s dominance at dwelling was shattered by a visiting New Zealand facet, who secured an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-Take a look at collection. This outcome shook up the WTC standings and made the race for the ultimate extra open.Presently, India and Australia stay within the prime two positions within the standings. Nevertheless, India’s lead has been lowered to simply 0.32 PCT, whereas New Zealand’s robust efficiency has lifted them to fourth place with a 50.00 PCT. Pakistan, although nonetheless in seventh with 33.33 PCT, is now mathematically again within the race.
How can Pakistan qualify for the WTC remaining?
For Pakistan to qualify for the WTC remaining, they have to win all 4 of their remaining matches – two away video games towards South Africa and two towards the West Indies at dwelling. Doing so would increase their PCT to 52.38. Nevertheless, this alone won’t be sufficient.
Pakistan will want different outcomes to go their means, with groups like India, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa needing to lose key matches to permit Pakistan to climb into the highest two spots.
Whereas Pakistan’s possibilities of reaching the ultimate stay slim, the collection victory over England and the shake-up brought on by India’s shock defeat have ensured that they’re nonetheless within the dialog. The highway forward is troublesome, however Pakistan’s qualification hopes should not over but.
