The Pakistan cricket team's campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows. After a promising start with two wins, the Men in Green have stumbled, suffering three consecutive defeats, including a humbling loss to Afghanistan. While their chances of reaching the semi-finals have taken a hit, they are not out of the race yet. In this article, we'll dissect Pakistan's current standing, qualification scenarios, upcoming challenges, and the road ahead.
Babar Azam said, "we're deeply hurt". pic.twitter.com/bj7rwBaEjn
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Pakistan finds itself at the fifth spot in the points table with 4 points from five matches and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.400. While they lag six points behind the table-toppers India, a closely contested mid-table offers a ray of hope for Babar Azam and his team. Australia's inconsistent performance and England's struggles have made the race for the semi-finals intriguing.
Pakistan's remaining matches include clashes against South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England. These matches are crucial, and their outcomes will play a decisive role in shaping Pakistan's destiny. While New Zealand and South Africa currently hold advantageous positions, England languishes at the bottom of the table, with Pakistan at fifth.
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