New Delhi. India has given a new lease of life to Pakistan by defeating America in the T20 World Cup. India defeated America by 7 wickets on Thursday. With this victory, Team India has confirmed its place in the Super-8 of the World Cup. India’s victory has made the way easier for Pakistan to reach the Super-8. Let us know what is the equation of Super-8 in the India-Pakistan group.
Apart from India and Pakistan, USA, Canada and Ireland are in Group A of ICC T20 World Cup. India has made it to the Super-8 by winning all its three matches. It is ranked first in the group. Only two teams from one group can reach the Super-8. Currently, USA is ranked second in the group with 4 points. But Pakistan, Canada and Ireland can also reach 4 points. That means now there is a competition between USA, Pakistan, Canada and Ireland for the second place in the group.
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There are three matches left in Group A of the T20 World Cup. India, Pakistan, USA and Canada have to play one match each. Ireland has to play two matches. If USA defeats Ireland on June 14, it will have 6 points. If this happens, USA will qualify for the Super-8 and Pakistan, Canada and Ireland will be out of the race.
If the US team loses to Ireland, the way will open for Pakistan, Canada and Ireland. If the US loses and whichever team wins among Pakistan, Canada or Ireland, it will get 4 points.
If we focus on Pakistan’s equation, it is easy to understand. For this, first it is necessary that the US team loses to Ireland. After this, Pakistan’s team defeats Ireland. Apart from these two matches, only one match remains in the group and that is India vs Canada. This match is unlikely to have much impact on Pakistan’s equation. The reason is that Canada’s team can spoil Pakistan’s equation only if it wins over India by more than 60 runs. Now Canada’s chances of winning against India are low, so expecting that it will register a huge victory is a bit too much.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 13, 2024, 08:46 IST