After suffering a crushing loss to Zimbabwe, how can Pakistan still advance to the T20 World Cup semifinals?

 Group 2 standings: Can Pakistan still make it?



The Group 2 qualifying stakes are starting to take shape after two rounds of games, with India in the lead and Pakistan in serious peril.

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However, there is still much at stake as the six sides in Group 2 vie for two spots in the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals.


We examine the current situation and describe how Pakistan may yet be able to qualify.

Who is most likely to advance to the semifinals?

India is in a strong position to get to the semifinals as they are currently leading the group with a maximum of four points after their first two games.



It will take a significant turnaround for Rohit Sharma's team to be kept out of the top two spots given their good start and Net Run Rate of +1.425.

The World T20 T20 Standings

With three games remaining, the rain-interrupted draw between South Africa and Zimbabwe leaves both teams just one point behind India, which might have a significant impact on the standings.


Zimbabwe now has a chance after their incredible victory over Pakistan, but they will probably still need to win at least two, if not all three, of their remaining games.


Due to a remarkable Net RR of +5.200 that was produced by the devastating 104-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday, South Africa has an advantage over Zimbabwe.


At this point, that is basically worth an extra point.

Pakistan's future is uncertain.

Pakistan needs to do something extraordinary to go to the semifinals after suffering two defeats, both of which came on the last ball of games against India and Zimbabwe.


Although it is increasingly doubtful, it is still mathematically conceivable for Pakistan to make it to the last four.

First and foremost, Babar Azam's team must triumph in all three of their remaining games, which are against Bangladesh on November 6th, South Africa on November 3rd, and the Netherlands on November 6th.


Pakistan cannot control it, though. India, Zimbabwe, or South Africa will end with more than six points if they win two of their remaining three games, which is the maximum that Pakistan can receive.


It wouldn't hurt either if at least one of the remaining games was won by a wide margin because Net RR may still play a role.

Important Upcoming Games 

Zimbabwe vs. Bangladesh on Sunday, October 30


With two games left, whichever team wins tonight will put themselves right in the fight for qualification. It should be an interesting matchup because both teams' bowling squads have shown promise throughout the tournament so far.

When the team in third place in the world rankings plays the team in second place, it will be a big game for the tournament and India may almost certainly qualify. Both teams will still be sure of making it, but South Africa would be especially vulnerable if they lost considering that they lost to Zimbabwe in the rain and dropped points. It makes mathematical sense for Pakistan to desire South Africa to lose this game, which would put the supporters in a difficult situation.

South Africa will play Pakistan on November 3rd.


The Pakistan vs. South Africa match in Sydney could be a game-changing encounter for both teams, depending on the outcomes of the matches that came before it. Even without the possibility of qualification being on the line, it's a significant matchup between two of the best teams in the world.

 Group 2 match.

Sunday, October 30: Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe at The Gabba in Brisbane, the last

Pakistan vs. Netherlands on October 30 at Perth Stadium

Sunday, October 30: South Africa vs. India at Perth Stadium

At Adelaide Oval on November 2, Zimbabwe will play the Netherlands.

On November 2, India will play Bangladesh at Adelaide Oval.

South Africa vs. Pakistan on Thursday, November 3, at the SCG in Sydney

On November 6th, South Africa will play the Netherlands at Adelaide Oval.

On November 6th, Pakistan will play Bangladesh at Adelaide Oval.

Zimbabwe vs. India on November 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

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