A List Of Miracles That Pakistan Requires To Make It To The Semi-final Stage

England virtually knocked out Pakistan out of the world cup yesterday, when they beat New Zealand. Nevertheless, there is an improbable outside chance and hence, here is a list of miracles that Pakistan requires to make it to the semi-final stage.

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Hope For Rain To Stay Away

Pakistan is well-behind New Zealand as far as the run-rate goes. However, that is not the only problem because the green shirts are also two points behind the black caps. Thus, a wash-out will most definitely ensure that the Kiwis go through.

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Need To Win The Toss & Bat First

Pakistan has no chance whatsoever if they bowl first, simply because, going that way they won’t be able to catch up on the run-rate. Therefore, they absolutely have to win the toss and bat first.

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Score Big and Get Bangladesh Out Cheaply

Well! Even if they bat first, they will have to put up a huge total and also redefine the word “huge” in the process because after Pakistan scores 400 runs which obviously is no joke against a vastly improved Bangladesh team, they will still have to dismiss the tigers for 84!

The ongoing tournament then presents another story of how Pakistan’s world cup campaign has gone wrong!