A win over Sri Lanka would tie Pakistan with New Zealand on factors, with internet run charge deciding semi-final development
England’s Phil Salt (2L) walks again after getting out as Pakistan’s gamers rejoice through the 2026 ICC Males’s T20 Cricket World Cup Tremendous Eights match between England and Pakistan on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026. Phot: AFP
Pakistan’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup stay alive following New Zealand’s defeat in opposition to England within the Tremendous Eight stage.
England beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in an exhilarating encounter in Colombo, denying the Kiwis a assured place within the semi-finals whereas retaining Pakistan’s slender possibilities intact.
England, having already certified for the semi-finals, sit on the prime of the desk with six factors from three wins, whereas New Zealand are second with three factors.
Pakistan, who misplaced their essential Tremendous Eight match in opposition to England, are third with one level, earned from a washed-out match in opposition to New Zealand. Co-hosts Sri Lanka, having misplaced each of their opening Tremendous Eight matches, are already out of competition for the ultimate 4.
Pakistan’s semi-final destiny now rests on their match in opposition to Sri Lanka, scheduled for tomorrow at Pallekele. A win would degree Pakistan and New Zealand on factors, leaving internet run charge because the deciding issue for development.
Nonetheless, the trail to qualification is much from easy. Pakistan might want to safe a convincing victory over the hosts or chase their goal quickly to beat New Zealand’s internet run charge benefit, following the Kiwis’ complete win in opposition to Sri Lanka.
If batting first, Pakistan should defeat Sri Lanka by 64 runs or extra to enhance their internet run charge sufficiently. Alternatively, if chasing, they have to attain the goal inside 13.1 overs to make sure a semi-final berth.
