Can Pakistan Still Qualify for Super 8 Of T20 World Cup 2024 If They Lost to India?

 

The T20 World Cup has been full of surprises so far, and Pakistan’s fans are reeling after a major upset! In their opening match, Pakistan were defeated by the tournament co-hosts, USA, in a nail-biting Super Over. This loss has thrown Pakistan’s qualification for the next stage – the Super 8s – into question.

 

So, can Pakistan still qualify? The answer is yes, but it won’t be easy. Currently, they sit third in their group, with both USA and India (their next opponent) winning their first matches.

 

Pakistan’s best chance is to win their upcoming clash against India on June 9th. However, even a loss isn’t the end of the road. Here’s what needs to happen for Pakistan to qualify:

Win against India: This is the ideal scenario. A victory over their arch-rivals would put them back on track.

 India and USA lose: If Pakistan loses to India, they’ll need some luck. Both USA (who are currently playing well) and India need to lose their remaining matches.

Pakistan wins remaining matches: No matter what happens in the India match, Pakistan must win their last two group games.

 

A loss to India would make things very tough. USA is looking strong, and they might beat Ireland, one of Pakistan’s remaining opponents. This means Pakistan would likely need to win both their remaining matches and hope for other results to go their way.

 

It’s definitely an uphill battle for Pakistan, but there’s still hope. They need to regroup quickly and play some winning cricket. The India match on June 9th is crucial, and a win there would be a huge confidence booster. With the tournament just starting, Pakistan still has a chance to turn things around and reach the Super 8s stage.