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Summary Pakistan's net run-rate (NRR) is -0.194 which is more than West Indies' -0.511.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The ongoing debate for Pakistan s chances of going into the next round it loses its fixture against the Irish side has gained momentum as the end of group stages approach. The equation is rife with complexity since Pakistan has been thrashed by a margin of 150 runs by West Indies.
After the humiliating defeat against Windies, it became a big concern for Pakistan fans on how to qualify for quarter-finals because at one stage, it almost looked as if the national team was going to lose its fixture against the Zimbabwean side. With the team morale at its lowest ebb, the Zimbabwean time looked like a real threat.
Fortunately for Pakistani fans, Green team learned from their mistakes after the disastrous loss against the men from Caribbean, they got their act together and won next three matches on the trot.
Now everything is dependent on the match against Ireland because this match holds the key for Pakistan s road to World Cup. The question is on everyone s mind; Will Pakistan qualify if it loses to the Irishmen.
Yes and no, there are the 3 answers to the question:
1- Pakistan s net run-rate (NRR) is -0.194 which is more than West Indies -0.511. It means in case of defeat there are some chances of them going into the next round.
2- For instance, If West Indies and Ireland, both score 300 in their matches. Let s suppose West Indies beat UAE by 50 runs and Pakistan lose against Ireland. So it will be necessary for Pakistan to score at least 274 to ensure their NRR stays ahead of Windies.
3- If West Indies chase down UAE s target of 250-run in 40 overs and Pakistan score 250 runs against Ireland, then they need to make sure Ireland will take at least 46 overs to reach the target.
