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The England cricket group defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets of their second Tremendous 8 conflict of the continuing T20 World Cup 2026 on the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
It must be famous that this recreation was a useless rubber for England as they’d already booked a seat for themselves within the semi-finals race. Nevertheless, this win over New Zealand has saved the possibilities and hopes of the Pakistan cricket group alive within the ongoing event. With England profitable this recreation towards New Zealand, the Salman Ali Agha-led aspect continues to be within the race for the second semi-final spot from Group 2.
What Pakistan Wants To Do To Qualify For T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Ultimate
Pakistan should beat Sri Lanka on February 28 to remain within the semifinal race. New Zealand completed the Tremendous 8 stage with three factors, and Pakistan can solely match that in the event that they win.
Nevertheless, the online run price may determine the ultimate spot. New Zealand has a powerful NRR of 1.39, whereas Pakistan’s stands at -0.461. So Pakistan not solely must win, however they need to achieve this by an enormous margin — both by 65 runs or by chasing the goal in 13 Overs. (Web run price calculation and New Zealand’s revised NRR, in the event that they lose the match immediately, are described beneath within the copy.)
New Zealand’s Qualification Eventualities To Qualify For The T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Ultimate
If New Zealand loses to England
Kiwis ended Tremendous 8 spherical with three factors — the identical most Pakistan can attain.
The second semifinal spot will then be determined by web run price.
If the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match is washed out
A washout in Kandy means each Pakistan and Sri Lanka will share a degree every. On this case, Pakistan ended up with 2 factors behind New Zealand. That will be sufficient for the Kiwis to qualify.
Up to date Group 2 Factors Desk –
| No | Workforce | P | W | L | T | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.096 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +1.390 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.800 |
