New Delhi: In an important match of the T20 World Cup 2022, Pakistan defeated South Africa by 33 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis rule. With this win, Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals are still intact.
In the match played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, South Africa got a revised target of 142 runs in 14 overs. But the African team could only score 108 runs for nine wickets.
Pakistan has tightened the equations of Group-2 a bit by winning the match against South Africa.
Now South Africa will have to win the next match against the Netherlands, otherwise they can be out of the competition. A win against the Netherlands will only take South Africa to seven points and can qualify for the semi-finals.
If South Africa lose their last match, as well as the Pakistan team wins their last match against Bangladesh, then they will qualify for second place with 6 points.
After Pakistan’s victory, now it will be necessary for the Indian team to win against Zimbabwe. Given the recent form, Team India should not have any problem in defeating Zimbabwe. Even if the India-Zimbabwe match on November 6 is washed out, the Men in Blue will still reach the semi-finals as they move to seven points, which Pakistan or Bangladesh cannot reach
If Zimbabwe upset against India, then south Africa and Pakistan team win their last matches, then only it will be difficult for India. In such a situation, South Africa will have seven points and Pakistan-India will have the same six points. Then there will be a case of net-run rate between India and Pakistan, in which the Babar brigade is ahead.
India will no longer face New Zealand
On the other hand, India is also going to benefit from Pakistan’s victory. India can win against Zimbabwe and top their group with eight points. In such a situation, he can face Australia or England in the semi-finals. If the Indian team finished second, then perhaps it would have to face new Zealand, the potential topper of Group-1. The way New Zealand defeated India in the 2019 World Cup is still in the minds of the fans. By the way, Australia or England is also not a weak team compared to India.