The Dhaka Times Desk Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets yesterday (Wednesday) in a life-and-death match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. And after yesterday's win, Pakistan's points are 7. Bangladesh's point is also 7. However, despite getting equal points, Pakistan is behind Bangladesh.
Sarfraz Ahmed's dream of playing in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup has been kept alive by Pakistan's victory against the Kiwis. But for that they have to win the remaining two matches.
Pakistan collected 7 points with 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in 7 matches won against Kiwis. Bangladesh's points are also 7 with equal wins and losses in equal matches. However, Bangladesh Tigers are still behind Pakistan in terms of net run rate.
Mashrafe-Shakibra is fifth in the list with a net run rate of -0.133. On the other hand, Pakistan is in the sixth position with a net run rate of -0.976. With 12 points in 7 matches, Australia has entered the last four from the top.
The rest of the teams have to win every match after the round robin to go to the semis. Except for South Africa and Afghanistan. Both teams have already been eliminated from the group stage.
Bangladesh is going to face India on July 2 in a life-and-death battle to reach the last four for the first time. Before this, Pakistan will face the Afghans on June 29. Pakistan must win to keep the dream alive. If Pakistan and Bangladesh win, an unwritten final will be held for Bangladesh-Pakistan on July 5 before the final. because
These two teams will meet in their very last match in the round robin.
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