India-Pakistan or Sri Lanka… Which Asian team will play the semi-final? | Sports news

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the leading Asian teams. All three boast world-class cricket. It is very rare that all three Asian teams fail to reach the knockouts in any ICC tournament. However, this time all the three teams are facing a tough time. After losing to South Africa in Group 1, India need to win both matches, while in Group 2, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are fighting for a place in the semi-finals. Technically, India can still make it to the semi-finals, but only one team from Group 2, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will advance, and that too if New Zealand don’t win.

What are Pakistan’s prospects for progress?

The teams involved in the Super 8 will play three matches each. It is necessary to win at least two of these matches. England have already qualified for the semi-finals, but this win puts Pakistan in trouble. They currently have one point from a rain-washed match against New Zealand. They will play against Sri Lanka on February 28. Before that, Sri Lanka will play against New Zealand. If Sri Lanka lose to New Zealand, only the Kiwis and Pakistan will remain in the race for the semi-finals. If New Zealand lose, all three teams will have equal chances.

New Zealand will play England on February 27. A win will get them 3 points. If they win against Sri Lanka in the previous match, the run will end, and New Zealand will be the second team after England to reach the semi-finals with 5 points.

If New Zealand lose against Sri Lanka and win against England, they will remain on 3 points. If Sri Lanka defeats Pakistan on February 28, they will advance to the semi-finals with 5 points. If Sri Lanka lose, Pakistan will also have 3 points. The semi-finalists will be selected on the basis of net run rate, with New Zealand ahead, but Pakistan not far behind.

How much is India’s claim?

After the heavy loss to South Africa, India have two matches left. They are at 0 in the points table and have a net run rate of -3.800. West Indies have a run rate of more than +5 in the group, and Africa also leads with +3.800. In such a scenario, India would have to beat both Zimbabwe and West Indies by a wide margin, so that their run rate would decrease and India’s run rate would increase.

India’s semi-final berth will depend on West Indies’ victory.

Even after winning both the matches, India will still have to depend on the match between South Africa and West Indies. If West Indies lose, India and South Africa’s chances will increase; If he does not lose, West Indies will reach the semi-finals. Africa’s last match is against Zimbabwe.

If Africa win this match, they can become the second team after West Indies to reach the semi-finals. However, if Zimbabwe wins, India’s semi-final spot will be assured. However, for that, India will have to win both matches and pray for Africa to lose in one match. If India loses one match, and Zimbabwe and South Africa lose one match each, the decision will be based on run rate, with South Africa currently leading.

Sri Lanka also has a chance

Sri Lanka lost their match against England and now face Pakistan and New Zealand, who are semi-final contenders in their group. Sri Lanka have a better chance as if they win the two matches, New Zealand and Pakistan will have 3 points each and will become the second team from their group after England to reach the semi-finals.

If Sri Lanka beat New Zealand and lose to Pakistan, Pakistan will have the upper hand, as they have one point from the rain-washed match. In such a scenario, Sri Lanka must win both their matches in any case, as they are at 0 on the points table, while Pakistan and New Zealand have 1 each. If Sri Lanka lose against New Zealand and win against Pakistan, New Zealand’s place in the semi-finals is almost certain, as it leads in run rate. However, the final decision will depend on the match between England and New Zealand, because if England beats New Zealand by a big margin, it will create an opportunity for Sri Lanka.