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What Happens to Pakistan if ENG vs NZ is Washed Out Due to Rain?: Today is a very exciting day in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. All eyes are on the England vs. New Zealand match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. But the Pakistan cricket team and their fans are more concerned than the outcome of this match.
The question for Pakistan is, if it rains today and the match is washed out, what will happen to their fate? Let's understand in detail.
Group 2 Points Table: Current Standings
The Group 2 points table before the match looks like this:
| Team | Matches | Won | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. England | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1.491 |
| 2. New Zealand | 2 | 1 | 3 | +3.050 |
| 3. Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | -0.461 |
| 4. Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.800 |
England has already qualified for the semi-finals.
Also Read: ENG vs NZ My11Circle Team, Vision11, Match Prediction, Live Streaming
What will happen to Pakistan if ENG vs NZ match is washed out due to rain?
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Yes, the math is pretty clear for Pakistan. If it rains in Colombo today and the match is red, both teams (England and New Zealand) will receive one point each.
- New Zealand's points: 3 + 1 = 4 points
- Pakistan's maximum points: Even if Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka in its next match, it will only have three points.
Result: In case of rain, New Zealand will advance directly to the semi-finals, and Pakistan will be eliminated from the World Cup before playing against Sri Lanka on Saturday. will go.
Also Read: ENG vs NZ AI Prediction, Team, Winning Probability Odds, Stats & Fantasy Tips
Qualification Scenarios: How Can Pakistan Still Reach the Semi-Finals?
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Pakistan now has only one chance, and that too over another team.
- Big Win for England: Pakistan will pray that England defeats New Zealand by a large margin today.
- NRR Play: After New Zealand's defeat, their NRR should drop, and Pakistan will need to register a big win against Sri Lanka to overtake New Zealand in the NRR.
Also Read: ENG vs NZ Weather Update: Will it rain in Colombo today?
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