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ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026: Pakistan U19 vs India U19 | Match 38 | Harare | February 1 | Pre-Match Discussion

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India Under-19s enter the February 1 Super Sixes clash in Bulawayo on the back of a commanding seven-wicket win over New Zealand on January 24, where they chased down the target with 141 balls to spare in a rain-affected DLS contest, underlining their dominant form in the tournament.

Pakistan Under-19s, meanwhile, arrive with strong momentum after thrashing New Zealand by eight wickets on January 27, completing a clinical chase with 197 balls remaining, a result that showcased their bowling depth and batting firepower ahead of this high-stakes encounter.

India Under-19s:
Ayush Mhatre, Vihaan Malhotra, Aaron George, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Abhigyan Kundu, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Harvansh Pangalia, Kishan Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi

Pakistan Under-19s:
Farhan Yousaf, Usman Khan, Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan, Momin Qamar, Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, Umar Zaib
 
50/50 encounter I would say , Pak batting is too weak and Pak bowling is too strong and may be we can restrict India to 220 something but even that will be difficult for us unless Sameer clicks.
 
india are too strong i am afraid how they keep churning out batters i just dont know and we cant even get ONE decent one
 
They have made some changes to their line up. Mhatre is coming in at 3 now with george at opener. THey didn't want both go so early as both play high risk cricket even in 50 over game.
 
I hope Pakistan doesn’t boycott this game against India given they are protesting against India’s injustices. Or does playing U19 vs India is ok because it’s not high profile or there are no injustice done at this level? Just curious.
 
This WC is pretty much over for Pakistan youths. They still need to play for pride. Go in without pressure and play hearts out. AU probably would be 2 strong to beat anyway, and might win the tournament again in 26.
 
charlie007 said:
I hope Pakistan doesn’t boycott this game against India given they are protesting against India’s injustices. Or does playing U19 vs India is ok because it’s not high profile or there are no injustice done at this level? Just curious.
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I don't think so that there will be any boycott drama for this match.
 
CricVet said:
This WC is pretty much over for Pakistan youths. They still need to play for pride. Go in without pressure and play hearts out. AU probably would be 2 strong to beat anyway, and might win the tournament again in 26.
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Australia is good. But not sure they are that strong. India absolutely destroyed this Australian side in Australia with 3-0 result.

 
India and Pakistan win to set up potential decider

Big wins for India and Pakistan at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup set up a possible decider in the race for the semi-finals.

A Vihaan Malhotra century helped India to a 204-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe to keep them unbeaten in the competition.

Pakistan, meanwhile, cruised to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand, taking them to four points, two behind India and England in Super Six Group 2.

The two sides will meet on Sunday for what could turn into a decider for a semi-final spot, albeit with net run-rate a factor as well.

India power to big win over Zimbabwe

A sensational 109 not out from Vihaan Malhotra set India on their way to a 204-run win over Zimbabwe in their first encounter of the Super Six.

Having been put into bat, India got off to a flying start, with Aaron George (23) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi putting on 44 in four overs.

After losing his opening partner, Sooryavanshi continued to attack, smashing a 30-ball 52, as he and Ayush Mhatre (21) added 56.

They both fell in the space of three deliveries to Tatenda Chimugoro (three for 49) and when Vedant Trivedi followed, India were in a spot of bother at 130 for four.

Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu (61) went about rebuilding, combining to add 113 for the fifth wicket.

That laid the platform for a big finish and cameos from RS Ambrish (21) and Khilan Patel (30), saw them to 352 for eight from their 50 overs.

Zimbabwe’s reply got off to the worst possible start with Nathaniel Hlabangana dismissed for a second-ball duck as Ambrish picked up a pair of early wickets to leave them 24 for three.

Kian Blignaut (37) and Leeroy Chiwaula (62) rebuilt, putting on 69, while Chimugoro added a handy 29.

But Udhav Mohan (three for 20) and Ayush Mhatre (three for 14) then took centre stage as Zimbabwe slumped from 142 for four to 148 all out.

With the win, India move level on points with England, two clear of Pakistan ahead of the meeting between the sub-continental teams on Sunday.

Pakistan cruise past New Zealand

Pakistan eased to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand to stay in the mix for the semi-finals.

A brilliant showing from the Pakistani bowlers saw the Kiwis skittled for just 110 in 28.3 overs.

Hugo Bogue did what he could at the top of the order, making 39, but barring a 48-run stand for the second wicket with skipper Tom Jones (15), New Zealand struggled to build partnerships.

Those two fell in quick succession as Abdul Subhan (four for 11) and Ali Raza (three for 36) did the damage. From 67 for three, New Zealand lost four wickets for no runs, effectively ending any hopes of a competitive total.

They were eventually bowled out for 110, and Pakistan wasted no time chasing it down.

While Hamza Zahoor fell cheaply (8), opening partner Sameer Minhas looked in fine nick, adding 67 with Usman Khan (15).

He saw them home, finishing with a flourish as he hit the winning runs with a maximum to end up unbeaten on 76.

This win moves Pakistan to four points, two behind both India and England, with a final Super Six match against India still to come.

Scores in brief

India v Zimbabwe – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

India 352/8 in 50 overs (Vihaan Malhotra 109, Abhigyan Kundu 61, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 52; Tatenda Chimugoro 3/49, Simbarashe Mudzengerere 2/51)

Zimbabwe 148 all out in 37.4 overs (Leeroy Chiwaula 62, Kian Blignaut 37; Ayush Mhatre 3/14, Udhav Mohan 3/20)

Result: India win by 204 runs

Pakistan v New Zealand – Harare Sports Club, Harare

New Zealand 110 all out in 28.3 overs (Hugo Bogue 39, Mason Clarke 17; Abdul Subhan 4/11, Ali Raza 3/36)

Pakistan 112/2 in 17.1 overs (Sameer Minhas 76 not out, Usman Khan 15; Mason Clarke 1/34, Luke Harrison 1/47)

Result: Pakistan win by eight wickets
 
India has couple of extra ordinary batters but overall Pakistan has a better squad. Arguably its finest U-19 squad bro.
 
CricVet said:
This WC is pretty much over for Pakistan youths. They still need to play for pride. Go in without pressure and play hearts out. AU probably would be 2 strong to beat anyway, and might win the tournament again in 26.
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Yup.

They are more of a victim of a farcical format than anything else. They only lost 1 game in the whole tournament.
 
charlie007 said:
I hope Pakistan doesn’t boycott this game against India given they are protesting against India’s injustices. Or does playing U19 vs India is ok because it’s not high profile or there are no injustice done at this level? Just curious.
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Indians boycotted a lot of things in cricket with Pakistan but not in other sports. If you can help us understand this stance then we can perhaps understand the patterns of boycotts to see where protest against injustice is appropriate/inappropriate
 
Anyone know what realistic win margin scenarios are.
E.g. NZ beat England by 50 runs.
Then Pakistan has to beat india by 100 runs for NRR to be above Eng.
 
hur rizvi said:
Pakistan u19!can score 300 against India (they literally did smash them a month back) but dimwit it won’t matter if England beat NZ because of NRR
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So you think after scoring 300+ against India , you'll bundled out india for less than 50 runs? 🤣🤣🤣 :klopp :kp
 
DeadlyVenom said:
Indians boycotted a lot of things in cricket with Pakistan but not in other sports. If you can help us understand this stance then we can perhaps understand the patterns of boycotts to see where protest against injustice is appropriate/inappropriate
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I know, it doesn’t make sense. Personally speaking, they should not play any bilateral sport, no need to single out just cricket.
The only thing I can think of is that the consistent stance has been that the Indian government doesn’t want Pakistan (or Pakistanis) to make money directly from India when they have the control. Pakistan doesn’t make any money from all the other sports that they play with India, probably that’s why they play those sports.

In this case of playing U19 match with India but talking of boycott at the senior level is conflicting. In both cases it’s still the BCCI owning both teams. So why the distinction? That’s where the protest is - BCCI dominating world cricket. I don’t think Naqvi thought it through.
 
Devadwal said:
So you think after scoring 300+ against India , you'll bundled out india for less than 50 runs? 🤣🤣🤣 :klopp :kp
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No. Learn to read and understand slowly slowly…

What I said was Pakistan have no mathematical chance if Eng beat NZ. Maybe read again you’ll understand what I said, you are a little dim but reading again might help
 
hur rizvi said:
No. Learn to read and understand slowly slowly…

What I said was Pakistan have no mathematical chance if Eng beat NZ. Maybe read again you’ll understand what I said, you are a little dim but reading again might help
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Either you have some comprehensive issues or you are not able to understand my English because I make a lot of grammatical mistakes.

And what I said, even if New Zealand beat England, you still have to beat India by a big margin to qualify for the semi-finals, so it is almost impossible in both cases.

Now keep criticizing the ICC's format and tag @sweep_shot because he's a master at it. He makes these ridiculous excuses every time East and West Pakistan are eliminated from tournaments.

:klopp :kp
 
charlie007 said:
I know, it doesn’t make sense. Personally speaking, they should not play any bilateral sport, no need to single out just cricket.
The only thing I can think of is that the consistent stance has been that the Indian government doesn’t want Pakistan (or Pakistanis) to make money directly from India when they have the control. Pakistan doesn’t make any money from all the other sports that they play with India, probably that’s why they play those sports.

In this case of playing U19 match with India but talking of boycott at the senior level is conflicting. In both cases it’s still the BCCI owning both teams. So why the distinction? That’s where the protest is - BCCI dominating world cricket. I don’t think Naqvi thought it through.
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I'm sure we can find some logic for the PCB stance ( should the boycott threat be serious, I dont think it is too serious on cricket level) the same way Indians find logic in their stance

At the end of the day, when you mix politics and sports, but don't have the guts to go all the way, then there will be some glaring hypocrisy.

Thats why I support the Bangladeshi board. It is a true, pure, hot-blooded desi stance, where you protect honour at all costs even if you lose financially.
 
DeadlyVenom said:
I'm sure we can find some logic for the PCB stance ( should the boycott threat be serious, I dont think it is too serious on cricket level) the same way Indians find logic in their stance

At the end of the day, when you mix politics and sports, but don't have the guts to go all the way, then there will be some glaring hypocrisy.

Thats why I support the Bangladeshi board. It is a true, pure, hot-blooded desi stance, where you protect honour at all costs even if you lose financially.
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Politics and sports have been forever linked - even outside of India and Pakistan, there is no point in arguing over that. And it’ll remain that way always and understandably so.

Bangladesh has sought honor in the wrong place and opted for an emotional response rather than a thoughtful one. If they were smart, they would have thought of a better way to counter the perceived Mustafizur slight and it didn’t have to be an immediate response.
But obviously the people in power in Bangladesh seem to be hotheaded and not too bright, and as expected they reacted and got themselves out of a World Cup disappointing and depriving many of their fans of seeing their country compete against the best. It’s universal knowledge that impulsive decisions are devoid of logic and are taken more on emotions and ego - in a more global setting, they often backfire.
 
Pakistan have played well in this tournament and have found a few player who can go and represent pakistan further.
 
mon858 said:
Anyone know what realistic win margin scenarios are.
E.g. NZ beat England by 50 runs.
Then Pakistan has to beat india by 100 runs for NRR to be above Eng.
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Best case scenario for Pakistan:

- Pakistan beat India (preferably by a big margin).
- NZ beat England by a big margin.

If these two things happen, Pakistan should leapfrog England in terms of NRR.
 
sweep_shot said:
Best case scenario for Pakistan:

- Pakistan beat India (preferably by a big margin).
- NZ beat England by a big margin.

If these two things happen, Pakistan should leapfrog England in terms of NRR.
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I reckon they have to beat India by around 150ish.
 
Regarless of the result this is one of the most promising batting unit from India. Bowlers anyway come from IPL as scouting is very different for bowling. This bowling is a very immatured bowling unit. Hardly any experience.
 
sweep_shot said:
If NZ beat England by a big margin, that may not be needed.

But, Pakistan beating India by a big margin would definitely help.
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Pakistan beating India is good enough in this stupidly/wickedly designed super-sixes. I don't care what happens afterwards.

Winning 4/5 games in an Under-19 tournament is sufficient to serve its real purpose: identifying players who can represent the country in the future. Pakistan’s problem has never been talent identification. It’s the grooming of those players afterward where we consistently fall short. Who is going to fix that EVEN if miraculously Pakistan wins the tournament.
 
CricVet said:
Pakistan beating India is good enough in this stupidly/wickedly designed super-sixes. I don't care what happens afterwards.

Winning 4/5 games in an Under-19 tournament is sufficient to serve its real purpose: identifying players who can represent the country in the future. Pakistan’s problem has never been talent identification. It’s the grooming of those players afterward where we consistently fall short. Who is going to fix that EVEN if miraculously Pakistan wins the tournament.
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Agree.

Never seen such an absurd format.
 
India's batting is the best out there in the event, and I think Australia matches them.

Beating them is gonna take special effort.. England game will be important for Pakistan.
 
If NZ beats England, England's NRR will go down and England will be with just six points. As on today England NRR is 1.989 and Pak NRR is 1.484. India have already six points and NRR 3.337 and would qualify unless India is defeated by a large margin by Pakistan based on NRR. Pakistan has four points and have to defeat India by a good margin to get six points and get their NRR above England or Pakistan. Of course if England defeats NZ, England will have eight points and will automatically qualify. If Pak have to qualify in that situation, they have to defeat India with a substantial margin to topple India by NRR.
 
hur rizvi said:
No. Learn to read and understand slowly slowly…

What I said was Pakistan have no mathematical chance if Eng beat NZ. Maybe read again you’ll understand what I said, you are a little dim but reading again might help
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They literally do.

Defeat India by a huge margin so India's NRR comes down below Pak's.

That is a "mathematical chance".
 
charlie007 said:
Your opener Minhas is a future star and that Raza guy too. After a long time there is genuine future talent on show.
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Naah.

Will believe it when that happens.

Pakistan being a cricket crazy nation of 250 million will always produce "future stars".

Pakistan, also being a very poor country with substandard infrastructure and systems will also always fail to groom those stars (IPL ban also contributes).

Nasir Jamshed, Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad and now Saim Ayub. Even Bobzy has fallen prey to that curse.

Junaid Khan, Mohd. Amir, Hasan Ali and now Shaheen.

Pakistan's best bet is that in their one year purple patch they help defeat India in a one off game which they can celebrate for the next five-six years as they keep getting smashed by India until the next batch of one year players arrive.
 
CricVet said:
Pakistan beating India is good enough in this stupidly/wickedly designed super-sixes. I don't care what happens afterwards.

Winning 4/5 games in an Under-19 tournament is sufficient to serve its real purpose: identifying players who can represent the country in the future. Pakistan’s problem has never been talent identification. It’s the grooming of those players afterward where we consistently fall short. Who is going to fix that EVEN if miraculously Pakistan wins the tournament.
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Yep, this. They were great in the Asia Cup as well and won it by beating India. It's worth noting Pakistan has been only team to beat this U19 side too in Asia Cup & WC. If we go back further, India has only lost 1 out of their 15 ODI's, that one being in the final by a significant margin. India U19 has been smashing everyone, including Australia & SA. It makes what Pakistan pulled off in AC all that more impressive.

Pakistan themselves have only lost two ODI's in AC & WC, against India & England. Both matches where Sameer got out early.
The batting outside Sameer is quite mediocre but the bowlers continue to be exceptional.

It's going to be up to the domestic system to ensure Sameer & Ali Raza both reach their superstar potential.
 
We will win if our coaches don't screw at the toss.

Bat first & put Pakistan under pressure.

Ayush, George need to fire with the bat. Both are getting quickfire 20's which are not of any help to the team.
 
The leadership keeping Pakistan locked in at U19WC

Pakistan's win against New Zealand keeps them in the mix to sneak into the semi-finals. But their captain is making sure the distractions remain blocked out.

Any time India faces Pakistan in a World Cup, the hype is a fait accompli.

India have already declared they're trying to remain focused on themselves, and it's a similar story in the Pakistan camp.

The pair will meet in a game in Bulawayo on Sunday that could well decide who progresses and who goes home at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup. And both sides have hit form at the right time.

Clinical Pakistan defeated New Zealand in the Super Six encounter at the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

India clobbered Zimbabwe by 204 runs, while Pakistan staged a comfortable eight-wicket win against New Zealand.

Pakistan did what they could to make net run rate gains as well, when it became clear what they needed to complete a swift run chase in the second innings. After the Kiwis were bowled out for just 110, the Pakistani top-order went to work, completing the job in 17.1 overs. And that was all part of the plan, as revealed by captain Farhan Yousaf.

"Yes, it was pre-planned, because we won the toss and bowled first and (after New Zealand batted) our plan was an early run chase in minimum overs," Yousaf said post-game.

"I feel very good as captain because it was our first win in the Super Six."

Opener Sameer Minhas blasted an unbeaten 76* off 59 balls with 10 fours and two maximums to steer Pakistan's fast finish - a knock good enough to inspire his teammates.

"I really enjoyed the batting of Sameer ... he's outstanding," Yousaf continued.

"I learn a lot of things from Sameer as a batter ... I really enjoy the batting of Sameer."

Pakistan opener gets to a steady fifty in the chase against New Zealand at the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

Pakistan not only feel well adjusted to the conditions ahead of their must-win affair, but composed about how to approach the much-hyped contest.

"We already played a tri-series in Zimbabwe (before the World Cup), it (was) very helpful for us and already (having played) in these conditions is very helfpul for the next match," he added.

Fiery four-wicket haul by Abdul Subhan against New Zealand earns him the Aramco POTM award in ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 encounter.

"The boys (have) morale high for the next game (against India) and ... not too much (focus will be) on India, it's (about) playing our natural game and play a good game in good spirit.

"It's a big game, the crowd really enjoy (games like this), but I already told the boys before, focus on the game ... and give your 100 percent."

ICC
 
Look in any India Pakistan Game in Cricket , India will start as favorites .... now it is up to how Pakistan play on the given day .
 
Pakistan u-19 thrashed those arrogant Indians during asia Cup final.

As long as they beat those brats again I don't care whether Pakistan get into semi final or not.
Just beat them again. Sameer is the key and bowlers have to do their job.
 
Fast bowler6929 said:
Pakistan u-19 thrashed those arrogant Indians during asia Cup final.

As long as they beat those brats again I don't care whether Pakistan get into semi final or not.
Just beat them again. Sameer is the key and bowlers have to do their job.
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Should be easy for PAK 25 year olds to beat our teenagers.

And they must. By the time they play for the national side, it's gonna be beating after beating by India anyway.
 
Hellion said:
Should be easy for PAK 25 year olds to beat our teenagers.

And they must. By the time they play for the national side, it's gonna be beating after beating by India anyway.
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Rohit and Jadeja from the 06 team are still winning ICC trophies while their Pakistani counterparts are either in coaching (Sarfaraz) or never made it (Anwar Ali).
 
Hellion said:
Should be easy for PAK 25 year olds to beat our teenagers.

And they must. By the time they play for the national side, it's gonna be beating after beating by India anyway.
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There is a reason Bang, Afg, Pak do well in junior/emerging levels but flop big time in senior level.

How was Sufiyan Muqeem from 23 still playing EAT in 25 when Abhishek Sharma, his contemporary became the no 1 batsman?
 
saimayubera said:
There is a reason Bang, Afg, Pak do well in junior/emerging levels but flop big time in senior level.

How was Sufiyan Muqeem from 23 still playing EAT in 25 when Abhishek Sharma, his contemporary became the no 1 batsman?
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That guy barely turns the ball. Pakistani part time spinners turn the ball more than him.

Fraud talent.
 
Hellion said:
Should be easy for PAK 25 year olds to beat our teenagers.

And they must. By the time they play for the national side, it's gonna be beating after beating by India anyway.
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This Ali Raza is definitely 21+ but playing in under -19 word cup.

:klopp :kp
 
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If India get beat again, all eleven players should be sent to the border for a free-for-all.

This Pakistan U19 side is pants, you can find better batsmen in club cricket.
 
Devadwal said:
This Ali Raza is definitely 21+ but playing in under -19 word cup. His face reminds me of a shepherd from my village. 🤣🤣

:klopp :kp
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They are going to fast track him into the team for the 27 AC and WC where he will run into Rohit, Gill and their abbu Kohli lol.

Or maybe T20s in 2028 where he will run into older more mature versions of Abhishek and Tilak .
 
What is the qualification scenario for Pakistan from here?

Qualification Scenario For Pakistan

If INDIA bats first (50 overs)

Target 200 → chase in 28 overs or less
Target 250 → chase in 25 overs or less
Target 300 → chase in 22 overs or less
Target 350 → chase in 19 overs or less

If PAKISTAN bats first (50 overs)

Score 200 → Not enough (even with big win)
Score 250 → win by 118+ runs
Score 300 → win by 96+ runs
Score 350 → win by 72+ runs

If NZ beat Eng, then Pakistan just have to beat India, but it's a must-win game anyway
 
BouncerGuy said:
What is the qualification scenario for Pakistan from here?

Qualification Scenario For Pakistan

If INDIA bats first (50 overs)

Target 200 → chase in 28 overs or less
Target 250 → chase in 25 overs or less
Target 300 → chase in 22 overs or less
Target 350 → chase in 19 overs or less

If PAKISTAN bats first (50 overs)

Score 200 → Not enough (even with big win)
Score 250 → win by 118+ runs
Score 300 → win by 96+ runs
Score 350 → win by 72+ runs

If NZ beat Eng, then Pakistan just have to beat India, but it's a must-win game anyway
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Let's hope Rain Parera stays away from both of the matches.
 
BouncerGuy said:
What is the qualification scenario for Pakistan from here?

Qualification Scenario For Pakistan

If INDIA bats first (50 overs)

Target 200 → chase in 28 overs or less
Target 250 → chase in 25 overs or less
Target 300 → chase in 22 overs or less
Target 350 → chase in 19 overs or less

If PAKISTAN bats first (50 overs)

Score 200 → Not enough (even with big win)
Score 250 → win by 118+ runs
Score 300 → win by 96+ runs
Score 350 → win by 72+ runs

If NZ beat Eng, then Pakistan just have to beat India, but it's a must-win game anyway
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Bolded is possible and best chance score 350 and win by 72+ runs. This is easy.

And this scenario is for Pakistan to overcome india NNR ? Or England?

:kp
 
Best of luck to both sides, hope our youngsters can shine against these Indian.
 
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