Pakistan's qualification scenario for tri-nation series final

After losing the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series against New Zealand by 78 runs, Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the final now depend on the ongoing match between New Zealand and South Africa, keeping net run rate in mind.

Pakistan's most favorable scenario would be if New Zealand beats South Africa in the ongoing match. In that case, the Pakistan vs South Africa match on Wednesday, 12th February, would become a virtual semi-final of the Tri-Nation Series, with the winner facing New Zealand in the final on Friday, 14th February.

However, if South Africa manages to win against New Zealand, Pakistan will need to defeat South Africa on Wednesday, 12th February, keeping net run rate in mind. The calculation of the net run rate will depend on the result of the ongoing match between New Zealand and South Africa.

All scenarios will be clear after the conclusion of the ongoing Tri-Nation Series match between South Africa and New Zealand.

Pakistan will now face South Africa on Wednesday, 12th February, in Karachi, while the final of the Tri Series will take place on Friday, 14th February, at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.