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Can Pakistan Still Qualify for Super 8?: The battle for Group A in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has now reached its final and exciting stage. With India qualifying for the Super 8s, the question now is: Who will be the second team from this group?
Is Pakistan still in the race? The answer is yes, But Pakistan's path isn't as easy as it seems. Let's understand what Pakistan needs to do to secure a Super 8 berth.
How Can Pakistan Still Qualify for Super 8? Detailed Scenarios
1. Pakistan's Easiest Path: 'Win and Qualify'
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Looking at the current points table, Pakistan has 4 points from 3 matches. Pakistan's last match is against Namibia.
- Equation: If Pakistan defeats Namibia, it will have 6 points.
- Advantage: Since the USA has played all 4 of its matches and has only 4 points, Pakistan will advance directly to the Super 8 with 6 points, surpassing the USA.
2. What if the Netherlands Defeats India?
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Cricket is a game of uncertainties. If the Netherlands defeats India in its last match, will Pakistan be eliminated?
Answer: No. The Netherlands currently has 2 points. After defeating India, they will only have 4 points.
Pakistan's Situation: If Pakistan wins its match, it will still be ahead of the Netherlands (4 points) and the USA (4 points) with 6 points.
Also Read: India Next Match in T20 World Cup 2026: Date, Time, Venue, and Opponent Details
3. The Big Risk: What if Pakistan Loses Their Last Match?
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This is where the whole situation becomes complicated. If Pakistan loses to Namibia, it will be left with 4 points.
- USA's Lottery: In this situation, the USA also has 4 points, and Pakistan will also have 4 points.
- Net Run Rate (NRR) Game: Currently, the USA's net run rate is +0.788, while Pakistan's is -0.403. In case of a loss, Pakistan's run rate will drop further, allowing USA to directly qualify for the Super 8.
T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table (Group A)
| Team | Match | Win | Loss | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3.050 | 6 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | +0.788 | 4 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | -0.403 | 4 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1.352 | 2 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.443 | 0 |
Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 Latest Points Table: Updated After Today Match
A Must-Win Game for Pakistan vs Namibia
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The equation for Pakistan is clear: Beat Namibia and secure a Super 8 berth. They no longer need to depend on another team's win or loss. But if a major upset occurs and Pakistan loses, the door will open for the USA.
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