T20 World Cup 2022: How will Pakistan vs South Africa impact India's semi-final chances?

Team India defeated Banglesh in Match . 35 of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday to claim top spot in Group 2 points table in Super 12 st. However, win didn’t ensure India’s place in T20 WC semi-final as y w await or Group 2 results. Team India w have all ir eyes on Pakistan vs South Africa match, scheduled to be played in Sydney on Thursday. 

South Africa he into match after defeating India by five wickets in ir previous game, and as second-placed team in group. South Africa’s game against Zimbabwe ended in a result, while Rillie Rossouw starred with a match-winning century in Super 12 game against Banglesh. On or hand, Pakistan face Proteas squ after earning ir first Super 12 victory against Nerlands, which came after two consecutive defeats at hands of India and Zimbabwe.

How will Pakistan vs South Africa match affect Team India in T20 World Cup?

Pakistan vs Nerlands match will have a significant effect on India’s hopes of qualifying for semi-final st as Pakistan still have chance for finishing league st with six points. Pakistan continues to remain in race for semis as y have two more Super 12 games to play. If Pakistan lose to South Africa in Sydney, India’s semi-final hopes will receive a massive boost as ir arch0rivals will be eliminated from competition. 

In case Pakistan mans to defeat South Africa on Thursday, and win ir final Super 12 game against Banglesh on Sundar by decent margins and Zimbabwe defeat India, Pakistan could finish above India in standings. Babar Azam’s men can climb above Proteas men if y win Thursday’s match or if rain prevents game to be played. If that happens, Pakistan will have a superior NRR than South Africa. 

Indian cricket team currently les Group 2 of Super 12 st

Ahe of Thursday’s fixture India top Group 2 standings with three wins and a loss in four games, alongside an NRR of +0.730. South Africa follow India in points table with two wins from three games so far. Banglesh are placed third in points table with two wins and two defeats from four games. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan are sandwiched by 4th placed Zimbabwe and 6th placed  Nerlands at . 5. Zimbabwe have won one game and faced defeats on two occasions so far, while Nerlands registered ir first Super 12 victory on Wednesday. Team India will be up against Zimbabwe in final Super 12 clash on vember 6, as semi-finals kick off from vember 9 onwards.