In a much-needed victory, Pakistan managed to break their four-match losing streak by defeating Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup 2023. Pakistan successfully chased down a target of 205 runs with seven wickets to spare, giving their spirits a much-needed boost. However, despite the win, their chances of reaching the semifinals remain uncertain.
With six points from seven games, Pakistan currently occupies the fifth position in the points table. Although they are only two points behind third-placed New Zealand and fourth-placed Australia, Pakistan has played an extra match. This situation makes their path to the semifinals challenging, relying on favorable outcomes from other teams’ matches as well.
On the other hand, Bangladesh’s hopes for the semifinal were shattered with this defeat. They now find themselves in the ninth position on the points table, securing only two points from seven games. Their chances of finishing among the top four are impossible. Bangladesh, led by Shakib Al Hasan, became the first team to be eliminated from the tournament, leaving no team yet confirmed for a semifinal spot.
Pakistan’s upcoming match against high-performing New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 4 will be crucial. A victory in this match could potentially propel them into the top four, but the road to the semifinals remains a challenging one for the Pakistani team.