
Pakistan’s equation is being formed for entry in semi -finals
If New Zealand loses in both their remaining matches, Pakistan can get 2 points in 3 matches with New Zealand and Bangladesh if they win their final matches, making them reach the semi-finals on the basis of net run-rate.
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With whom will India play semi -finals
If New Zealand defeats Bangladesh today, it will have a total of four points. That is, Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the knockout will end, but if Bangladesh wins, Pakistan’s expectations will remain intact. On the other hand, India has almost confirmed its place in the first semi -finals by defeating Bangladesh and Pakistan in its first two matches.
India’s next match will be from New Zealand on March 2. If India wins this match, then it will stay at the top of Group-A and reach the semi-finals. Here India will face the second team living in Group B, while in the second semi-final, the second place team of Group-A and the first place team of Group B will clash.
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The picture of the semi -finals will be clear
Before the match between India and New Zealand, the New Zealand team will clash with Bangladesh today and if they win the match, then the points of Group A will top the table and in such a situation, India will come second in terms of run rate, but the semi-finals Which team will play with whom, this picture will be clear only after the India-New Zealand match.
India covered Pakistan for 241 runs, in which Saud Shakeel scored 62 runs and captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 46 runs. Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) and Hardik Pandya (2/31) bowled well. India achieved the target in 42.3 overs with the help of the best innings of Virat Kohli (100), Shubman Gill (46) and Shreyas Iyer (56). With this victory, India has almost confirmed its place in the semi -finals, while it is becoming difficult for Pakistan to reach the semi -finals.
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