NEW DELHI: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by six wickets within the second Take a look at of the two-match sequence at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (September 3). The Shan Masood-led aspect, which had already misplaced the sequence opener by 10 wickets on the identical venue, wanted a victory to degree the sequence. Nonetheless, the hosts as soon as once more did not ship, ensuing of their first-ever Take a look at sequence loss in opposition to Bangladesh.
This defeat additionally dealt a blow to Pakistan’s aspirations of reaching the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025 ultimate.
Pakistan presently occupy the eighth place within the WTC 2023-25 factors desk after struggling 5 consecutive losses.
Regardless of the latest setbacks, they nonetheless have an opportunity to qualify for the WTC 2025 ultimate, which is scheduled to be held at Lord’s in June 2025.
As per WTC guidelines, the highest two groups qualify for the ultimate.
Regardless of being whitewashed of their final two Take a look at sequence, Pakistan nonetheless has an opportunity to complete within the high two.
Nonetheless, to attain this, they need to win all of the matches of their remaining three sequence of the present WTC cycle. Moreover, they should intently monitor the efficiency of different groups.
The upcoming challenges for Pakistan embody a three-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to England at house, beginning on October 7 in Multan, adopted by matches in Karachi (October 15-19) and Rawalpindi (October 24-28).
Subsequently, they’ll face South Africa in a two-match Take a look at sequence in December 2024-January 2025 after which host the West Indies for an additional two-match Take a look at sequence in January 2025.
If Pakistan handle to safe victories in all seven upcoming Assessments, their PCT% will rise from the present 19.05 to 59.52.
Though they can not surpass India (68.52 PCT%) and Australia (62.50 PCT%), who presently maintain the highest two positions within the WTC factors desk, the upcoming five-match sequence between these two groups may doubtlessly open up a chance for Pakistan to complete within the high two.
Nonetheless, if Pakistan fail to win any of the remaining seven Assessments, their possibilities of qualifying will likely be severely jeopardized, they usually could also be eradicated from rivalry.
This defeat additionally dealt a blow to Pakistan’s aspirations of reaching the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025 ultimate.
Pakistan presently occupy the eighth place within the WTC 2023-25 factors desk after struggling 5 consecutive losses.
Regardless of the latest setbacks, they nonetheless have an opportunity to qualify for the WTC 2025 ultimate, which is scheduled to be held at Lord’s in June 2025.
As per WTC guidelines, the highest two groups qualify for the ultimate.
Regardless of being whitewashed of their final two Take a look at sequence, Pakistan nonetheless has an opportunity to complete within the high two.
Nonetheless, to attain this, they need to win all of the matches of their remaining three sequence of the present WTC cycle. Moreover, they should intently monitor the efficiency of different groups.
The upcoming challenges for Pakistan embody a three-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to England at house, beginning on October 7 in Multan, adopted by matches in Karachi (October 15-19) and Rawalpindi (October 24-28).
Subsequently, they’ll face South Africa in a two-match Take a look at sequence in December 2024-January 2025 after which host the West Indies for an additional two-match Take a look at sequence in January 2025.
If Pakistan handle to safe victories in all seven upcoming Assessments, their PCT% will rise from the present 19.05 to 59.52.
Though they can not surpass India (68.52 PCT%) and Australia (62.50 PCT%), who presently maintain the highest two positions within the WTC factors desk, the upcoming five-match sequence between these two groups may doubtlessly open up a chance for Pakistan to complete within the high two.
Nonetheless, if Pakistan fail to win any of the remaining seven Assessments, their possibilities of qualifying will likely be severely jeopardized, they usually could also be eradicated from rivalry.
