T20 World Cup 2026: Does New Zealand Hold Pakistan’s Semi-Final Fate? Shaheen Reveals Reality
T20 World Cup 2026: Does New Zealand Hold Pakistan’s Semi-Final Fate? Shaheen Reveals Reality
New Delhi, February 25, 2026
Pakistan’s Super 8 hopes now hinge more on rivals’ results than their own after a crushing 2-wicket loss to England, where Shaheen Afridi’s 4/30 went in vain against Harry Brook’s historic captain’s century (100 off 51).
Shaheen’s Candid Assessment
Post-match presser: “Eyes now on New Zealand’s games—we need Kiwis to lose at least one of their remaining matches.” Admitted batting partnerships lacking; couldn’t reach safe 180-190 despite Farhan’s 63. Brook’s example: “Held one end while partners rotated strike—we kept losing wickets.”
Qualification Scenarios
Pakistan must thrash Sri Lanka next (massive margin for NRR boost). Then:
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NZ loses 1/2 games: NRR decider.
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NZ loses both: Pakistan advances directly.
England secures semis; Group 2’s last spot battle intensifies.
Fans pray for NZ upsets as Babar Azam rues collapse—classic T20WC drama where fate favors the unpredictable.
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