NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s possibilities of reaching the ICC World Check Championship (WTC) ultimate subsequent yr 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 Check towards England, Pakistan’s hopes for the WTC ultimate appeared all however over. They’d 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 residence, pushing them as much as seventh within the standings. Although it was a small enchancment, their hopes have been additional reignited by an sudden growth: India’s dominance at residence was shattered by a visiting New Zealand facet, who secured an unassailable 2-Zero lead within the three-Check collection. This outcome shook up the WTC standings and made the race for the ultimate extra open.At the moment, India and Australia stay within the high two positions within the standings. Nevertheless, India’s lead has been lowered to simply 0.32 PCT, whereas New Zealand’s sturdy 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 ultimate?
For Pakistan to qualify for the WTC ultimate, they have to win all 4 of their remaining matches – two away video games towards South Africa and two towards the West Indies at residence. 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 attributable to India’s shock defeat have ensured that they’re nonetheless within the dialog. The street forward is tough, however Pakistan’s qualification hopes will not be over but.