A win over Sri Lanka would tie Pakistan with New Zealand on factors, with internet run price deciding semi-final development
England’s Phil Salt (2L) walks again after getting out as Pakistan’s gamers rejoice throughout 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 towards 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 conserving 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 towards England, are third with one level, earned from a washed-out match towards New Zealand. Co-hosts Sri Lanka, having misplaced each of their opening Tremendous Eight matches, are already out of rivalry for the ultimate 4.
Pakistan’s semi-final destiny now rests on their match towards Sri Lanka, scheduled for tomorrow at Pallekele. A win would stage Pakistan and New Zealand on factors, leaving internet run price because the deciding issue for development.
Nevertheless, the trail to qualification is way from simple. Pakistan might want to safe a convincing victory over the hosts or chase their goal quickly to beat New Zealand’s internet run price benefit, following the Kiwis’ complete win towards Sri Lanka.
If batting first, Pakistan should defeat Sri Lanka by 64 runs or extra to enhance their internet run price sufficiently. Alternatively, if chasing, they need to attain the goal inside 13.1 overs to make sure a semi-final berth.
