In a spectacular turnaround, Pakistan secured a resounding seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, breaking their four-match losing streak in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. With this victory, Babar Azam’s team now stands at the fifth spot on the points table, having accumulated six points from three wins out of seven matches.
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Looking forward to the semi finals: What comes next for Pakistan in the tournament?
Despite the victory, Pakistan faces a challenging path to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Several factors and key scenarios will determine their fate in the remainder of the tournament.
1. Remaining Fixtures
Pakistan has two crucial fixtures remaining against New Zealand and England. Winning both matches is imperative to accumulate ten points and enhance their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
2. Relying on Other Results
Pakistan’s journey to the semi-finals also hinges on the outcomes of other matches. They need Australia and New Zealand to lose all of their remaining games, creating a favorable points gap.
3. Afghanistan’s Role
The equation further involves hoping that Afghanistan wins only one out of their three remaining fixtures, especially the game against Australia. This would assist in clearing the path for Pakistan’s advancement.
For Pakistan, every upcoming match is a must-win, creating a high-stakes scenario as they strive to secure victories against formidable opponents. The team’s destiny now rests on a combination of their performance and favorable outcomes in other crucial encounters.
As Pakistan celebrates their victory over Bangladesh, the road to the semi-finals is laden with challenges, the team is poised for an intense battle in the remaining fixtures, aiming to clinch a spot in the coveted semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
