Pakistan must aim for a significant victory against Ireland to bolster their net run rate, which could be crucial in a tiebreaker scenario
13 June, 2024
PHOTO: AFP
India secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over the USA in their third encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
The USA, batting first, posted a total of 110 runs for the loss of eight wickets. In response, India chased down the target in 18.2 overs, losing three wickets in the process.
Despite facing a shaky start with early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant, India found stability through steady innings from Suryakumar Yadav (50 off 49 balls) and Shivam Dube (31 off 35 balls).
India's victory against the USA has cleared a path for Pakistan's qualification to the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan, having won one out of three matches against Canada, faces a challenging but feasible route to the Super 8s. The outcome of the following Group A fixtures will dictate Pakistan's fate:
- June 14: USA vs Ireland — A win for Ireland
- June 15: Canada vs India — A win for India
- June 16: Ireland vs Pakistan — A win for Pakistan
If these results materialize, Pakistan will accumulate four points from four games, with India securing eight points and the USA matching Pakistan's tally.
However, Pakistan must aim for a significant victory against Ireland to bolster their net run rate, which could be crucial in a tiebreaker scenario. Additionally, Pakistan requires the USA to lose their final match against Ireland, preferably without rain interruptions.
Despite the importance of net run rate, Pakistan's cautious approach in their match against Canada resulted in a slower chase than expected, highlighting the significance of optimizing performance in the remaining fixtures.
