Explained: How India And Pakistan Can Play Each Other In T20 World Cup 2022 Final
India defeated Pakistan in their first Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup. Though Pakistan's semi-finals qualification chances are slim, all hope is not lost for an Indo-Pak final.
The cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan arguably remains the most fierce in the world. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022, the two teams have already locked horns once with each other. The battle took place in the Group 2 match of the Super 12 stage where Rohit Sharma's men emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins. Pakistan looked to be out of the semi-final race but South Africa losing to Netherlands has now given them a lifeline and they just need to beat Bangladesh to progress to the last four stage.Â
The way the format of the T20 World Cup 2022 has been set up, there has always been the chance of an India vs Pakistan final.Â
Is India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final still possible?
Yes, it is still possible but one particular fixture from Group 2 needed to favour Pakistan.
South Africa were up against the Netherlands in their final Super 12 match on Sunday. With the Netherlands registering a 13-run win over South Africa, Pakistan now just need to beat Bangladesh and their semi-final spot will be guaranteed.Â
India, are now through to the semi-finals after South Africa's shock defeat to the Netherlands.Â
- South Africa vs Netherlands = Netherlands win
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh = Pakistan win
- India vs Zimbabwe = India win
- India vs England semi-final = India win
- New Zealand vs Pakistan semi-final = Pakistan win
- Final = India vs Pakistan
In such a situation, India and Pakistan will square off against England and New Zealand respectively. If the Asian giants win their respective matches, an India vs Pakistan final in Melbourne will be set up on November 13.
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