Pakistan one step away from semi-final spot as Netherlands upset South Africa

South Africa was defeated by the Netherlands, giving hope to Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals

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Sunday began with a massive opportunity for Pakistan to secure a place in the final four of the 2022 T20 World Cup.

The Netherlands defeated South Africa by 13 runs in the first game of Group 2 action, giving the Men in Green hope that they can make it.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh are currently playing a virtual quarter-final, with the winner joining India as the final semi-finalists from Group 2.

India will play their final game today against Zimbabwe. New Zealand and England advanced to the semi-finals from Group 1.

Cricket fraternity praises Netherlands for their win against South Africa.

Wait,what just happened unbelievable pictures from Adelaide . Congratulations to Netherlands what a performance 🎭. And now it’s time for the boys in green to step up . It’s now or never . #PAKvsBAN
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 6, 2022