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In a reminiscent situation to 2019, Pakistan faces a familiar scenario where they must secure a victory in their last league match with a margin exceeding 300 runs to surpass New Zealand on Net Run Rate (NRR) for a spot in the semifinals. Despite both teams finishing with 11 points each, New Zealand advanced due to a superior NRR, despite Pakistan defeating them in the league phase on every occasion.
If Pakistan bats first:
For a score of 300, they need to restrict England to 13 runs.
For 350, limit England to 63 runs.
For 400, hold England to 112 runs.
For 450, restrict England to 162 runs.
For 500, limit England to 211 runs.
If Pakistan fields first:
If England scores 20, Pakistan needs to win inside 1.3 overs.
For 50, they need to win within 2 overs.
For 100, it should be within 2.5 overs.
For 150, they need to win within 3.4 overs.
For 200, it's within 4.3 overs.
For 300, it's within 6.1 overs.
Regarding England's Champions Trophy 2025 qualification scenarios:
To qualify, they must beat Pakistan (6 points) and hope that at least one of Bangladesh or Netherlands loses their final game (4 points).
If England loses to Pakistan (4 points), they would still have a chance if at least one of Bangladesh or Netherlands loses their final game (4 points).
If England loses to Pakistan and both Bangladesh and Netherlands win their respective final games, England cannot qualify.
For England's NRR to drop below Bangladesh's current NRR (the next best-placed team on NRR among the four contenders), they would need to lose by approximately 140 runs.
When: November 11, 2023, 2:00 PM IST
Where: The Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Teams
Pakistan:
Considering the sluggish nature of the pitch, there's a potential shift towards opting for a spinner rather than a pacer. The decision between Usama Mir and Hasan Ali could come into play if Pakistan chooses to revert to the lineup that secured them victory in their last match at this venue.
In terms of tactics and strategy, Adil Rashid has showcased his prowess during the middle overs for England. His duel against formidable players like Rizwan and Babar Azam, vying for control in this crucial phase, is poised to be a significant factor on a pitch that is expected to favor the bowlers.
England:
Unless forced by injuries, it's improbable for them to make any alterations, especially coming off a victory and with Champions Trophy qualification hanging in the balance.
In terms of tactics and strategy, Pakistan's bowlers showcased their collective strength at Eden Gardens during their match against Bangladesh, redeeming an otherwise lackluster tournament. Given the prevalence of shorter lengths and change of pace, England might play into Pakistan's strengths if they adopt an all-out attacking approach on a pitch that demands a more cautious approach.
Squads:
England Squad: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(w/c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Imam-ul-Haq
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