The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has witnessed a seismic shift after New Zealand’s stunning victory over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. While the Kiwis secure a strong position with 10 points and a net run rate of +0.743, Pakistan faces a daunting fifth place with an NRR of +0.036, virtually putting their semi-final hopes on life support.
Pakistan is cornered into a near-impossible scenario. To clinch a spot in the semi-finals, they must conquer England by an unimaginable margin. If they bat first, a colossal lead of 287 runs is needed, and if they chase, the target must be reached in an astoundingly tight 2.4 overs. It’s a challenge bordering on the miraculous. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, in a television appearance, expressed the daring belief that Pakistan can score 400-450 runs and hold England to under 100. Rooted in Fakhar Zaman’s brilliance and cricket’s penchant for the unpredictable, Amir sees a slim possibility. But realism still looms large.
“Pakistan can score 400-450 runs and restrict England to under 100. This is a possibility in case Fakhar Zaman gets going the same way he did against New Zealand. You never know in cricket, and I’m serious about it,” shared Mohammad Amir. The faith in uncertainty and the game’s unpredictable nature paint a picture of relentless hope.
Flickers of brilliance and stretches of despair marked Pakistan’s World Cup expedition. Initial victories over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka hinted at the promise, but four consecutive losses against cricket powerhouses dimmed their prospects. However, a resurgence against Bangladesh and New Zealand has kept their dreams afloat, though by a mere thread.
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'Pakistan can score 400-450 runs and restrict England to under 100. This is a possibility in case Fakhar Zaman gets going the same way he did against New Zealand. You never know in cricket and I'm serious about it' – Mohammad Amir 👀 #CWC23 #NZvsSL pic.twitter.com/W3ZcEdlGrP
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 10, 2023
The Men In Green faces an uphill battle, a war that requires not just skill but miracles. Their energy, determination, and relentless pursuit of extraordinary performance against defending champions England become the torchbearers of their fleeting hope. Meanwhile, New Zealand sits in fourth place, gearing up, possibly, for a formidable clash against India in the semi-finals.
