The Super-8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 was played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on Wednesday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. New Zealand registered a spectacular victory in the match by 61 runs. Pakistan got a big shock with this victory. At the same time, New Zealand has further strengthened its claim for the semi-finals. So let us know how the entire equation of the semi-finals is now.
Pakistan got a shock due to Sri Lanka’s defeat
Pakistan has suffered a huge blow due to Sri Lanka’s defeat against New Zealand present in Group-2. For Pakistan to reach the semi-finals without any interruption, the Kiwis needed to lose both their remaining matches. But now New Zealand has won a match, with which it has become difficult for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals.
With the defeat, the Sri Lankan team was eliminated. If we look at Group-2, now the race to reach the semi-finals is left between New Zealand and Pakistan. England has already made it to the semi-finals.
Pakistan out after New Zealand’s victory
Both New Zealand and Pakistan have played 2-2 matches. After this, New Zealand has 3 points and Pakistan has only 1 point. In such a situation, if both the teams win their last match, then New Zealand will qualify with 5 points, while Pakistan will be eliminated with only 3 points.
Pakistan hopes from New Zealand’s defeat
New Zealand has to play the last match against England. If Kiwi team loses this match. On the other hand, Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka in its last match. In this situation, Pakistan and New Zealand will have 3 points each and the decision will be taken on the basis of net run rate. Now it will be interesting to see who becomes the second team from Group 2 to enter the semi-finals. The thing to note is that New Zealand will not have to depend on anyone to reach the semi-finals.
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