BANGALORE, India: With a significant 70% to 80% chance of rain on Saturday afternoon in Bengaluru, Pakistan’s chances of reaching semi-finals will take a massive hit if the match is washed out due to rain.
Pakistan and New Zealand are set to clash tomorrow (November 4) in a crucial match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore at 10 am and rain is expected to start intermittently from 11am.
According to Bangalore weather forecast for November 4, there is a significant 70% to 80% chance of rain during Saturday afternoon in Bengaluru which could potentially impact the game’s outcome.
Pakistan need to defeat New Zealand in tomorrow’s match to stay alive in the world cup semifinal race. If the match is washed out, both teams will get one point each. Pakistan will move to seven points and New Zealand to nine points with one more game left for each team.
This scenario will not be in favour of Pakistan and they will need Sri Lanka to beat Kiwis at all costs. A win for kiwis will straightaway knock Pakistan out of the event. Even if New Zealand lose to Sri Lanka and Pakistan beat England, both teams will be tied on 9 points and New Zealand will qualify for the semis due to better run rate. It is to mention that if the Pak-NZ math is washed out, it will be tough for Pakistan to surpass New Zealand net run rate.
Under the circumstances, Pakistan desperately needs a convincing victory against New Zealand. A win by 84 runs would make Pakistan move past New Zealand on the tournament’s points table due to better run rate. Chasing down the target in 35 overs could also give them an advantage to reach the semis.
South Africa’s 190-run victory over New Zealand in the 32nd match has slightly boosted Pakistan’s
As of Friday, Pakistan holds the fifth position with six points, while New Zealand sits at fourth place with eight points.
