Pakistan's semifinal hopes in the ongoing 2022 T20 World Cup hang by a thread after a one-run defeat against Zimbabwe in Perth. Pakistan has lost both its World Cup matches so far.
Pakistan's fate is now out of its hands, and it needs a lot of results to go in its favour. It needs to start with a big win against the Netherlands in Perth on Sunday and hope that India trumps South Africa at the same venue on Sunday.
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But if South Africa beats India and the Netherlands, and India beats Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, South Africa and India will finish on more than six points, and Pakistan will be knocked out.
Pakistan can reach a maximum of six points and hope India tops the table, with Zimbabwe failing to beat Bangladesh or Netherlands.
Remaining Group 2 Fixtures
Sunday 30 October: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, The Gabba, Brisbane
Sunday 30 October: Netherlands v Pakistan, Perth Stadium
Sunday 30 October: India v South Africa, Perth Stadium
Wednesday 02 November: Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Adelaide Oval
Wednesday 02 November: India v Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval
Thursday 03 November: Pakistan v South Africa, SCG, Sydney
Sunday 06 November: South Africa v Netherlands, Adelaide Oval
Sunday 06 November: Pakistan v Bangladesh, Adelaide Oval
Sunday 06 November: Zimbabwe v India, MCG, Melbourne
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