England have already reached the semi-finals, and Sri Lanka are out of the tournament. Now the big question is how Pakistan can still qualify for semi final of T20 World Cup 2026, as the fight for the second semi final spot from Super 8 Group 2 is between New Zealand and Pakistan.
New Zealand were in a strong position after their big 61-run win over Sri Lanka. But after England defeated New Zealand, Pakistan still have a chance if they manage a strong victory in their next game against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan currently have a negative net run rate of -0.461, and they must beat Sri Lanka by a big margin in their final match to stay in the race. But can Pakistan still qualify for semi finals?
The margin of England’s win is also playing an important role in deciding Pakistan qualification scenarios for semi final.
(last updated on February 27, 2026)
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.096 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +1.390 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -0.461 |
| Sri Lanka (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.800 |
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Can Pakistan still qualify for semi finals? The answer is yes, but only if the results go in their favour.
According to ESPNCricinfo, these are the main Pakistan qualification scenarios for semi final:
Now Pakistan’s job becomes clear:
Pakistan cannot afford a small win. They need a big margin to go above New Zealand, who are placed second on the table.
Pakistan need to finish faster than England to move ahead of New Zealand on net run rate.
The answer to how Pakistan Can Still Qualify For Semi Final Of T20 World Cup 2026 depends on two scenarios:
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