Pakistan’s seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Kolkata on Tuesday came after four consecutive losses, keeping their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals alive. However, several obstacles remain in their path.

To secure a spot, Pakistan must win their remaining matches. Ideally, they need New Zealand to lose their remaining games as they currently have eight points from six matches.

If the Black Caps lose their next three matches, they would end the group stage with eight points, enabling Pakistan to qualify for the knockout stage with 10 points if they triumph in their upcoming three fixtures.

In the best-case scenario, the following outcomes would favor Pakistan’s qualification for the semi-finals:

Matches to Watch:

  • Match 32: New Zealand vs South Africa — South Africa win
  • Match 33: India vs Sri Lanka — India win
  • Match 34: Afghanistan vs Netherlands — Afghanistan win
  • Match 35: Pakistan vs New Zealand — Pakistan win
  • Match 36: England vs Australia — Australia win
  • Match 37: India vs South Africa — India win
  • Match 38: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh — Sri Lanka win
  • Match 39: Australia vs Afghanistan — Australia win
  • Match 40: England vs Netherlands — England win
  • Match 41: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka win
  • Match 42: South Africa vs Afghanistan — South Africa win
  • Match 43: Bangladesh vs Australia — Australia win
  • Match 44: Pakistan vs England — Pakistan win
  • Match 45: India vs Netherlands — India win

According to this scenario, India would finish first with 18 points, followed by South Africa with 14 points. Australia and Pakistan would secure third and fourth places, respectively, with 10 points each, allowing Pakistan to qualify for the knockout stage.

Pakistan’s remaining ICC World Cup 2023 matches are scheduled for November 4 against New Zealand in Bengaluru (Day match) and on November 11 against England in Kolkata. If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, their match will also take place in Kolkata. In the event of India facing Pakistan in the semi-finals, their match would also be held in Kolkata.