‘Pakistan is qualified for Karachi’ – Fans react as Pakistan’s hope for semi-final qualification become slim after New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka

In a dramatic turn of events in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand have shattered the semi-final dreams of Pakistan and Afghanistan with a resounding 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their final league game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, November 9.

New Zealand’s performance in Bengaluru was nothing short of spectacular as they chased down Sri Lanka’s 172 in just 23.2 overs, boosting their Net Run Rate to an impressive +0.743. This emphatic win not only secured their place in the semi-finals but also significantly dampened the hopes of both Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Mathematical Chance

While New Zealand’s win has all but sealed their semi-final spot, Pakistan still clings to a mathematical chance. To leapfrog New Zealand in the points table, they face challenging scenarios.

If Pakistan bats first and scores:
– 300 runs: They need to restrict England to just 13 runs.
– 400 runs: They must limit England to 112 runs.
– 450 runs: England’s target should be restricted to 162 runs.
– 500 runs: England’s chase must be capped at 211 runs.

The task becomes even more daunting if Pakistan bowls first:
– Even if they bowl out England for 100 runs, they need to chase down the total in just 2.5 overs, securing a victory with a remarkable 283 balls to spare.

Afghanistan’s Uphill Battle

Afghanistan’s hopes took a severe blow after their defeat to Australia, where they had Australia reeling at 92 for 7 after posting 291. However, Glenn Maxwell’s sensational unbeaten 201 turned the tables, securing an improbable victory for Australia and sealing their place in the semi-finals.

With destiny slipping from their hands, Afghanistan faces a formidable task to qualify for the semi-finals. Their only hope lies in winning convincingly and relying on favourable outcomes in other matches.

In conclusion, New Zealand’s dominant win has set the stage for a thrilling semi-final race. While Pakistan holds onto a slim chance, Afghanistan faces an uphill battle. As the cricketing world awaits the unfolding drama, the final league matches promise to deliver intense moments and unexpected twists in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023.

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