The Mein in Green finished second in Group A, with three victories in four fixtures.
In three victories out of four, the Men in Green came across some turbulence in their fixture against arch-rivals India. Apart from that, their campaign has been good, with just a scare against the Netherlands in their opening game. Going ahead, one question remains – Can Pakistan Qualify For Semi-final Of T20 World Cup 2026?
As the eight teams march into the Super 8s stage, this is one question that will be lingering around in the minds of all cricket lovers. However, one certain thing that the Salman Agha-led side will have to vouch for, is their performance. The Shaheens do have a few loose ends which can be targeted by teams, and they will have to up the ante real quick.
Pakistan are placed in Group 2 of the Super 8s, alongside New Zealand, Sri Lanka and England – all teams who have had a decent run in the group stages. The 2022 T20 World Cup finalists will play all their games on Sri Lankan soil.
Pakistan – T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 snapshot:
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Pakistan’s strength has been bowling, and that has played a major role in propelling their position towards the Super 8s stages. But from here on, the teams that they will play against will only get tougher, which will pose a greater challenge to a fragile middle-order.
What does Pakistan need to qualify for semi-final? – After an abandoned contest against New Zealand, Pakistan will need to win both remaining games against England and Sri Lanka to secure qualification without depending on other results.
If Pakistan Wins All Three Matches (6 Points)
If Pakistan Wins 2 Out of 3 Matches (4 Points)
If Pakistan Ends with 4 Points and Poor NRR
If Pakistan Wins Only 1 Match (2 Points)
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Qualification Rules are clear but allow little room for mistakes. The top two teams from each Super 8 group qualify for the semi-finals. Each team plays three matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 phase, facing every other team in their group one time.
Tie-breakers Explained
NRR from the group stage does not carry over to the Super 8. All teams start this phase with an NRR of 0.000. Only performances in Super 8 matches count toward qualification. As a result, achieving big wins and avoiding heavy losses are essential.
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Yes, any given team can qualify for the semi-finals with just four points. But then, the situation will not be as simple as one may think of it to be.
Best-case scenario:
Worst-case scenario:
All teams will begin their Super 8s with zero points, and the points of the group stage will not be carried over to the next stage of the tournament.
In case the two teams are levelled on points, what does the tie-breaker rule say?
To say that Pakistan have underperformed till now would be a bit too harsh, considering the position that they have gotten themselves into. However, the Shaheens will have to make sure that they patch their loopholes well enough to glide through into the semi-finals.
One of the greatest advantages that they have is the venues at which they play their games. Sri Lanka’s decks offer far more spin than the Indian ones, and that is where Pakistan can make a strong case for themselves.
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