ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan faces a critical juncture in the T20 World Cup 2024 as they prepare to confront Canada in their upcoming match. Their journey in the tournament hangs in the balance, contingent upon winning both of their remaining group stage matches. Complicating matters further, Pakistan’s fate is intertwined with the outcomes of the United States’ matches against India and Ireland.
The situation is dire for Pakistan, as even a single additional point gained by the US would bring an abrupt end to their World Cup campaign in the initial stage. Their prospects are so delicate that any disruption due to rain in a match could seal their fate, with the US needing just one point to advance.
In their previous encounters, Pakistan suffered defeats against both the US and arch-rivals India. Their initial match against the US concluded with a disappointing performance in a Super Over, while they fell short in their pursuit of a 120-run target against India, losing by six runs.
Tonight’s clash against Canada, who secured a victory over Ireland, holds immense significance for Pakistan’s aspirations. Securing victories in their group matches alone will not suffice; they must also significantly enhance their run rate to bolster their chances of advancing to the Super Eight round.
In the event that the US succumbs to defeats against both India and Ireland, Pakistan’s match against Ireland on June 16 will assume critical importance in determining their fate in the tournament.
