Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals stage of the ICC World Cup 2023?

[Mamoon]

I don’t want Pakistan to qualify for the semis because they don’t deserve to. However, if New Zealand cannot beat this Sri Lanka team then they don’t deserve to qualify either.

That leaves Afghanistan as the most deserving team for the fourth spot. They have played phenomenal cricket but they too will be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh.

Afghanistan should beat Bangladesh 9/10 times and had they done so in this World Cup, the semifinal spot would have been pretty much in the bag.

 

[JAV12341]

I don’t want Pakistan to qualify for the semis because they don’t deserve to. However, if New Zealand cannot beat this Sri Lanka team then they don’t deserve to qualify either.

That leaves Afghanistan as the most deserving team for the fourth spot. They have played phenomenal cricket but they too will be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh.

Afghanistan should beat Bangladesh 9/10 times and had they done so in this World Cup, the semifinal spot would have been pretty much in the bag.

Whoever plays India in the semi final is in for a sound beating. India is going to destroy every team and with this World Cup at a canter

 

[Mamoon]

Whoever plays India in the semi final is in for a sound beating. India is going to destroy every team and with this World Cup at a canter

I love watching this Indian team and there is no doubt they have overwhelming favorites, but Indian fans need to keep their arrogance and overconfidence in check.

India could be in for a brutal reality-check in the knockouts if the overconfidence, arrogance and disrespect exhibited by the fans creeps into the dressing room.

India needs to stay humble and keep its head down. Rohit and Dravid have managed to achieve that so far and they have to make sure they don’t become complacent.

India is a terrific team and have played pretty much flawless cricket so far but they aren’t the only team with quality and all it takes is one batting collapse or one counter-attacking innings for the wheels to come off.

All of this could still end up in shock, disappointment and tears and this 9 match winning streak could all go to waste due to one bad day.

My advice for Indian fans would be to refrain from making such posts and celebrate and get the champagne only when you have the trophy in hand.

I actually wanted (or wanted) India to win this World Cup but the behavior of Indian fans is forcing me to reconsider my preference.

 

[CerebralPatriot]

If Pakistan somehow qualify for the semi's than it would be one of the biggest tragedies in our cricket history

We wont win the tournament period. We have been rubbish throughout the tournament period. We need big systematic changes in our leadership structure and pool of players period

By flucking our way into the semis than none of this will happen. Babar will continue to captain, the culture of stat padding will continue to dominate and mediocrity will remain supreme

The 2022 world cup prolonged this torture for an extra year, let's hope this world cup doesn't do the same

 

[chinaman00]

All weather forecasts I see are predicting at least 60% rain possibility.

That’s much better than the 80% plus forecasted few days ago. It’s plausible it will decrease further as we get closer to match day.

 

[MenInG]

An Afghanistan win....

Could it throw cat among the pigeons

 

[Meenu Rastogi]

Does Eng need to win the Pak game to Qualify for CT?

 

[Vikram1989]

All weather forecasts I see are predicting at least 60% rain possibility.

It means 60 percent is not probability. It may rain in the 60 percent of the areas weather depth have predicted. If it's 1mm rain means, 1 litre of rain for 1 Mt.i see 3.3 mm of rain predicted for the day and its very less .(0 to 10 mm slight rain).I learnt a lot during asia cup

 

[par]

Does Eng need to win the Pak game to Qualify for CT?

Not necessarily. If Eng beat NED in the their next match and either one of BAN and SL loose their remaining last match, ENG could sneak in with a better NRR.

 

[captain.hansolo]

If Afghanistan wins here, even if Pakistan has some mathematical permutation of qualifying, they should not, as they are absolutely undeserving. It should be Afghanistan that progresses.

 

[captain.hansolo]

I love watching this Indian team and there is no doubt they have overwhelming favorites, but Indian fans need to keep their arrogance and overconfidence in check.

India could be in for a brutal reality-check in the knockouts if the overconfidence, arrogance and disrespect exhibited by the fans creeps into the dressing room.

India needs to stay humble and keep its head down. Rohit and Dravid have managed to achieve that so far and they have to make sure they don’t become complacent.

India is a terrific team and have played pretty much flawless cricket so far but they aren’t the only team with quality and all it takes is one batting collapse or one counter-attacking innings for the wheels to come off.

All of this could still end up in shock, disappointment and tears and this 9 match winning streak could all go to waste due to one bad day.

My advice for Indian fans would be to refrain from making such posts and celebrate and get the champagne only when you have the trophy in hand.

I actually wanted (or wanted) India to win this World Cup but the behavior of Indian fans is forcing me to reconsider my preference.

I think you are mature enough to dissociate the fan from the team. The fan who is particularly boisterous is likely also one or more of the following: right wing nationalist, communal, fervently religious, middle to upper middle class who believes that their success in life is thanks to only their personal agency.

This leads to a person who is ethnocentric and lacks compassion.

This fan does not reflect India, though the fan does resemble a large subset. Nonetheless the few good apples in a basket of rotten apples deserve to not be called rotten.

 

[JAV12341]

I love watching this Indian team and there is no doubt they have overwhelming favorites, but Indian fans need to keep their arrogance and overconfidence in check.

India could be in for a brutal reality-check in the knockouts if the overconfidence, arrogance and disrespect exhibited by the fans creeps into the dressing room.

India needs to stay humble and keep its head down. Rohit and Dravid have managed to achieve that so far and they have to make sure they don’t become complacent.

India is a terrific team and have played pretty much flawless cricket so far but they aren’t the only team with quality and all it takes is one batting collapse or one counter-attacking innings for the wheels to come off.

All of this could still end up in shock, disappointment and tears and this 9 match winning streak could all go to waste due to one bad day.

My advice for Indian fans would be to refrain from making such posts and celebrate and get the champagne only when you have the trophy in hand.

I actually wanted (or wanted) India to win this World Cup but the behavior of Indian fans is forcing me to reconsider my preference.

I’m actually a Pakistan fan. But I can see reality. Perception is not reality. And I can appreciate a good team hence why India will easily win this World Cup as they have no weak links and will go down in history as greatest ODI team ever

 

[Marooned]

.del

 

[hass]

Afghanistan about to send us packing. Big NRR win for them over the Aussies incoming.

 

[aukhan]

Afghanistan kicking us out of the World Cup.

 

[Slim]

Seems like curtains for both Pak and NZ.

 

[Rajdeep]

Afghanistan kicking us out of the World Cup.

How?

If Afg wins today and lose against SA they will reach 10 points.

If Pak beats Eng they will also reach 10 points but with superior run rate

Only NZ can knock Pak out of world cup

 

[7sins]

How?

If Afg wins today and lose against SA they will reach 10 points.

If Pak beats Eng they will also reach 10 points but with superior run rate

Only NZ can knock Pak out of world cup

But bro if Afghanistan win by 200 runs today there net rr will be +0.300 or something no?

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

But bro if Afghanistan win by 200 runs today there net rr will be +0.300 or something no?

What a load of horse. Afghanistan is not winning let alone win by 200 runs

Only NZ can knock pak out if the match happens. Looks like that would be rain marred most likely

 

[7sins]

What a load of horse xxxx. Afghanistan is not winning let alone win by 200 runs

Only NZ can knock pak out if the match happens. Looks like that would be rain marred most likely

Bro are you watching today's match they will win against Australia with a big margin

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Bro are you watching today's match they will win against Australia with a big margin

Abhi Maxi and Stoinis are there. Cummins and Starc can also bat. It's not over till it's over with Australia

 

[7sins]

Abhi Maxi and Stoinis are there. Cummins and Starc can also bat. It's not over till it's over with Australia

I hope so too bro

 

[Firebat]

A big Afghanistan win here could be a massive nail in Pakistan's coffin

 

[Swing]

Afghanistan will get a big jump in their NRR today but that's only a threat to Pakistan if it's even better than NZ's NRR, or they beat South Africa as well.

 

[Major]

A win for Afg by a big nrr can be beneficial for Pakistan if Australia loses to Bangladesh aswell.

The NRR set by NZ is too big, but it the NRR of Australia is bough down to 0.2 or 0.1 than Pakistan over take them..

 

[Mamoon]

A win for Afg by a big nrr can be beneficial for Pakistan if Australia loses to Bangladesh aswell.

The NRR set by NZ is too big, but it the NRR of Australia is bough down to 0.2 or 0.1 than Pakistan over take them..

Bangladesh will not beat Australia. No chance. Pakistan is now done and dusted and rightly so. It is fully deserved.

 

[Major]

Bangladesh will not beat Australia. No chance. Pakistan is now done and dusted and rightly so. It is fully deserved.

who cares man.

I just hope the Afghans make it.

But you never know. Alot of posters on this thread that there is no way Australia would lose to Afghanistan.

 

[Civil]

Afghanistan deserves the semi no doubt. Here I was hoping NZ-SL result would go our way without even considering how champion like these AFG have played.

 

[Kianig89]

About to be blown away like AfG hashish , stop all permutations

 

[Mamoon]

who cares man.

I just hope the Afghans make it.

But you never know. Alot of posters on this thread that there is no way Australia would lose to Afghanistan.

Bangladesh have no spark. Afghanistan can beat any team except India. They must be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh of all teams which would have pretty much guaranteed qualification.

 

[Varun]

So what is the consequence of this potential Aus defeat?

Will Afghanistan surpass NZ?

 

[Major]

Bangladesh have no spark. Afghanistan can beat any team except India. They must be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh of all teams which would have pretty much guaranteed qualification.

i think the bangaldesh game helped them. They had to regroup and decided not to get overconfident with the batting no matter what.

Because i have been saying this for the last 2 years. Afghanistan has the bowling, if they score 250+ the game is theres, jsut need to bat right by going slow and steady. And that is what these guys have done this year.

I hope they reach the semis.

 

[chinaman00]

Australia not winning this. Afghanistan first trashed Pakistan and is now going to defeat Australia in such a way that Pakistan’s faint hopes of qualifying for the semis are effectively over.

The afghans have played like a championship team and deserve to advance to the next round of the World Cup.

Easily the 2nd best team in Asia after India. Left Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the perennial minnows Bangladesh in the dust.

 

[Stewie]

Australia not winning this. Afghanistan first trashed Pakistan and is now going to defeat Australia in such a way that Pakistan’s faint hopes of qualifying for the semis are effectively over.

The afghans have played like a championship team and deserve to advance to the next round of the World Cup.

Easily the 2nd best team in Asia after India. Left Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the perennial minnows Bangladesh in the dust.

the game aint over yet and the NRR advantage is also shrinking.

 

[Mamoon]

“They cannot qualify for the semifinals”

 

[captain.hansolo]

Bangladesh have no spark. Afghanistan can beat any team except India. They must be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh of all teams which would have pretty much guaranteed qualification.

To be honest i think the probing bowling in the first ten overs of the Australian innings has given me pause, this type of bowling will stop any team.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Pakistan help Afghanistan by beating NZ, and in return Afghanistan knocks Pakistan out

 

[mon858]

Afghanistan have to beat both Australia and South Africa to qualify. They csnt qualify just with 1 win as their nrr is too low and even if it goes up a bit today it will go back down in saf match. It's going to be either nz or pak that qualifies.
Also good thing is we play last so we will know exactly if we have any chance and by what margin to win assuming nz lose to sl. If nz win its game over for pak and Afghanistan both.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Anyone who knows cricket knew 0% chance they would beat both teams

 

[Mp812]

Australia managed to chase 292 after being 91/7 at one stage, while one player in the partnership scored 12 off 68 balls and the other with literally a bad back carried the weight of his team. Wow just wow

 

[mumtaz]

So, basically NZ win, they are in.

If NZ v SL is a washout or SL win, then Pak are in with a win against England.

Afghanistan can sneak in with a win against SA if Pakistan lose to England.

 

[RehanG]

“They cannot qualify for the semifinals”

And they won't. You should be mourning as your team is as good as out of the World Cup. I always knew you were an Afghani, I know it hurts.

But Pak will get to the semis.

 

[Technics 1210]

Bangladesh will not beat Australia. No chance. Pakistan is now done and dusted and rightly so. It is fully deserved.

Fully deserved.

 

[Bhaijaan]

It’s between NZ and Pakistan for me. Afghanistan don’t have the NRR to push for a 4th spot here.

I am actually BOTH NZ and Pakistan to win their last league game which would then come down to NRR.

Fortunately for Pakistan, they’re playing later and they would know EXACTLY what to do. So in the end, Pakistani fans can feel good about one thing that they would have total control over their destiny in this World Cup till the very end!

Good luck to you all!

@MenInG @Markhor @Rana @Major
@kingusama92 @Saj @thelandofthebravepeople @Cpt. Rishwat @Mamoon @mominsaigol

Also good luck to @Aman our resident desi kiwi who is also a former Bharatiya

 

[msb314]

An Afghanistan win....

Could it throw cat among the pigeons

Afghanistan about to send us packing. Big NRR win for them over the Aussies incoming.

Afghanistan kicking us out of the World Cup.

A big Afghanistan win here could be a massive nail in Pakistan's coffin

Afghanistan will get a big jump in their NRR today but that's only a threat to Pakistan if it's even better than NZ's NRR, or they beat South Africa as well.

Bangladesh will not beat Australia. No chance. Pakistan is now done and dusted and rightly so. It is fully deserved.

who cares man.

I just hope the Afghans make it.

But you never know. Alot of posters on this thread that there is no way Australia would lose to Afghanistan.

About to be blown away like AfG hashish , stop all permutations

So what is the consequence of this potential Aus defeat?

Will Afghanistan surpass NZ?

“They cannot qualify for the semifinals”

Pakistan help Afghanistan by beating NZ, and in return Afghanistan knocks Pakistan out

Not today guys

 

[deltexas]

So hows the nerves for the NZ SL game for Pak fans ?? Still any of the 3 NZ SL or Pak can go to sf. But the NZ SL will be the decider as NZ have the best nrr. If they win they are thru. If not , then Pak is pretty much thru as their nrr is way better than afg even if afg win their game..Incredible games coming up !

 

[Civil]

Abhi Maxi and Stoinis are there. Cummins and Starc can also bat. It's not over till it's over with Australia

How right you were!

 

[Mamoon]

And they won't. You should be mourning as your team is as good as out of the World Cup. I always knew you were an Afghani, I know it hurts.

But Pak will get to the semis.

I am not Afghan although I wish I was because being Afghan would still be better than being a Pakistani.

Pakistan will not make the semifinals because they don’t deserve to but even if they fluke into the semifinals somehow, India will hand them another severe beating.

Moreover, it is hysterical how much pent up anger and frustration Pakistani fans have for Afghanistan. Yes they owned your talentless team and make your number one this and that bowling attack look amateurish, but be angry with yourself not with Afghanistan.

It is funny what Pakistani fans have been reduced to - from number 1 team this and that and number 1 bowling attack this and that, they have been reduced to doing bhangra over Afghanistan losing to Australia. It is a pitiful situation and I would have felt sorry for it but Pakistani fans deserve this humiliation.

 

[Technics 1210]

It’s between NZ and Pakistan for me. Afghanistan don’t have the NRR to push for a 4th spot here.

I am actually BOTH NZ and Pakistan to win their last league game which would then come down to NRR.

Fortunately for Pakistan, they’re playing later and they would know EXACTLY what to do. So in the end, Pakistani fans can feel good about one thing that they would have total control over their destiny in this World Cup till the very end!

Good luck to you all!

@MenInG @Markhor @Rana @Major
@kingusama92 @Saj @thelandofthebravepeople @Cpt. Rishwat @Mamoon @mominsaigol

Also good luck to @Aman our resident desi kiwi who is also a former Bharatiya

You what? You were liking posts which predicted Pakistan would be out for SF contention, today.

Now you have changed your tune, again.

 

[Suleiman]

Good effort by our Afghani brothers. They have been wildly competitive in this tournament.

No need to be insecure or ashamed to give them props. Not sure why some Pakistanis still feel denial about Afghan ability.!

Yes some Afghanis have something against Pakistan, but there’s plenty who still love Pakistan. Aren’t half of us or more ethnically the same lol

Beat 2 former world champs and ran the most consistent former champs in history super close.

BanglaBros, AfghanBros, make dua for us, and let’s end this WC with trophy in our hands, In Sha Allah

 

[Technics 1210]

I am not Afghan although I wish I was because being Afghan would still be better than being a Pakistani.

Rub that lamp hard enough and the genie might even save your Afghanistan from an utter and well deserved humiliation today.

No matter what your wish, you cannot escape humiliation, that too, self inflicted.

 

[happydavy]

NZ-SL match!

 

[7sins]

Could be but too early to predict we will know by Thursday

 

[adzzy786]

No as there is not enough rain for a wash out. NZ will win and Pak will be out. Pak should have won more games, no one else to blame

 

[Technics 1210]

Yes it is, and all the haters better believe it.

India will be under immense pressure - Mohali in comparison will be a summer picnic.

 

[Rana]

I don’t want Pakistan to qualify for the semis because they don’t deserve to. However, if New Zealand cannot beat this Sri Lanka team then they don’t deserve to qualify either.

That leaves Afghanistan as the most deserving team for the fourth spot. They have played phenomenal cricket but they too will be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh.

Afghanistan should beat Bangladesh 9/10 times and had they done so in this World Cup, the semifinal spot would have been pretty much in the bag.

New Zealand don’t really deserve to go through either with the bowlers they have left available to them.

 

[BaaliSoda]

It’s between NZ and Pakistan for me. Afghanistan don’t have the NRR to push for a 4th spot here.

I am actually BOTH NZ and Pakistan to win their last league game which would then come down to NRR.

Fortunately for Pakistan, they’re playing later and they would know EXACTLY what to do. So in the end, Pakistani fans can feel good about one thing that they would have total control over their destiny in this World Cup till the very end!

Good luck to you all!

@MenInG @Markhor @Rana @Major
@kingusama92 @Saj @thelandofthebravepeople @Cpt. Rishwat @Mamoon @mominsaigol

Also good luck to @Aman our resident desi kiwi who is also a former Bharatiya

After all these years in PP (totally forgot what's your old username used to be), you are still able to make people genuinely chuckle and confused about your allegiance. Great work there, bud!

BTW, absolutely loved the bolded part (when I tried to mention the same in one of the threads, right on the cue promptly got my post deleted by one of our overzealous mods).

On topic - Want Pakistan to somehow qualify for Semis, but it hinges upon Thursday's game which I hope will get rained out.

 

[rhony]

I voted no in the poll above but the sequence of events have been unbelievable. NZ losing all games so far including the one where they scored 400 batting first. BD beating Lankans with the Matthews drama and now Afg losing from the winningest of positions. It's destined for you to be in semi finals. If India bats first, you can switch off the TV as it will be a blood bath. If you bat first, it could be the game of the tournament.

 

[rhony]

It’s between NZ and Pakistan for me. Afghanistan don’t have the NRR to push for a 4th spot here.

I am actually BOTH NZ and Pakistan to win their last league game which would then come down to NRR.

Fortunately for Pakistan, they’re playing later and they would know EXACTLY what to do. So in the end, Pakistani fans can feel good about one thing that they would have total control over their destiny in this World Cup till the very end!

Good luck to you all!

@MenInG @Markhor @Rana @Major
@kingusama92 @Saj @thelandofthebravepeople @Cpt. Rishwat @Mamoon @mominsaigol

Also good luck to @Aman our resident desi kiwi who is also a former Bharatiya

Resident Desi kiwi and bharatiya He gave up NZ's chances already and is supporting Pak now

 

[mikeypbadana86]

I voted no in the poll above but the sequence of events have been unbelievable. NZ losing all games so far including the one where they scored 400 batting first. BD beating Lankans with the Matthews drama and now Afg losing from the winningest of positions. It's destined for you to be in semi finals. If India bats first, you can switch off the TV as it will be a blood bath. If you bat first, it could be the game of the tournament.

with odds of PAK winning , if they bat first?

 

[Mamoon]

Yes it is, and all the haters better believe it.

India will be under immense pressure - Mohali in comparison will be a summer picnic.

Heard this line before October 15 as well. India will be under immense pressure because there will be 100K Indian fans in attendance and 0 Pakistani fans etc. etc.

I agree pressure would be on the team that is far more talented, skill and mentally resilient, but they will also end up handing Pakistan another severe beating because Pakistan is just not good enough to beat India.

 

[Swing]

I am not Afghan although I wish I was because being Afghan would still be better than being a Pakistani.

What's the point, you'd be living in Peshawar anyway.

 

[mumtaz]

Don't count SL out in a rain reduced game at Bengaluru if they are chasing with the wet ball and all.

 

[Technics 1210]

Heard this line before October 15 as well. India will be under immense pressure because there will be 100K Indian fans in attendance and 0 Pakistani fans etc. etc.

I agree pressure would be on the team that is far more talented, skill and mentally resilient, but they will also end up handing Pakistan another severe beating because Pakistan is just not good enough to beat India.

Pakistan reaching the SF, has lasted longer than you predicting England would win the WC!

England are out, Pakistan live to see another day!

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Cricket World Cup: Why Afghanistan’s loss is good news for Pakistan

Following the defeat to Australia, it has become all the more challenging for Afghanistan, who need a lot of help to go through. If they beat South Africa on Friday, they will end up on 10 points, a tally that New Zealand and Pakistan can also match.

The ideal scenario for Pakistan will be for New Zealand to not walk away with two points and also South Africa to beat Afghanistan.

Glenn Maxwell’s double hundred has put Australia in the semifinals. With 12 points in the bag, none of the teams below them can match their tally. It means they will take on South Africa in one of the semifinals. There is a three-way race for the lone remaining semi-final spot. Here is a look at those in with a chance as the World Cup enters the final stretch…

Afghanistan: 8 points, one match remaining against South Africa

It has become all the more challenging for Afghanistan, who need a lot of help to go through. If they beat South Africa on Friday, they will end up on 10 points, a tally that New Zealand and Pakistan can also match. But with their net run rate (NRR) being the lowest among the three teams still with a chance of making the semi-finals, they not only need to win big against South Africa but also hope New Zealand and Pakistan face crushing defeats.

If New Zealand lose to Sri Lanka or Pakistan lose to England, a win against South Africa will put Afghanistan in the semifinals. In the case of all three losing, they will struggle to go through as their NRR is in the negative (-0.338).

New Zealand: 8 points, one match remaining against Sri Lanka

After the rain-curtailed game against Pakistan, which they ended up losing despite having 401 runs on board, the Black Caps’ fate is not in their own hands. They need to beat Sri Lanka on Thursday in Bengaluru, where there is a forecast of rain. If New Zealand lose to Sri Lanka, the only way they go through is if both Afghanistan and Pakistan also lose, bringing the NRR into picture. If the Kiwis’ game is washed out, they will have nine points and can go through if Afghanistan and Pakistan lose on Friday and Saturday respectively. If all three end up winning or losing, New Zealand have a good chance of progressing as they have a healthy NRR (+0.398).

Pakistan: 8 points, one match remaining against England

The good thing for Pakistan is that by the time they take the field against England in Kolkata, they will know what exactly to do. The ideal scenario for them will be for New Zealand to not walk away with two points and also South Africa to beat Afghanistan. In that case, Pakistan only have to beat England to qualify as NRR won’t come into the picture. But if New Zealand win and Afghanistan lose, Pakistan will have to post a big win over England to make it through as the Kiwis have the best NRR among the three. If both New Zealand and Afghanistan win, they have to beat England with an eye on the NRR.

 

[Abdullah]

If Pakistan somehow qualify for the semi's than it would be one of the biggest tragedies in our cricket history

We wont win the tournament period. We have been rubbish throughout the tournament period. We need big systematic changes in our leadership structure and pool of players period

By flucking our way into the semis than none of this will happen. Babar will continue to captain, the culture of stat padding will continue to dominate and mediocrity will remain supreme

The 2022 world cup prolonged this torture for an extra year, let's hope this world cup doesn't do the same

I'm not seeing what you are seeing.
We had broken the back of the Aussie chase ( 99 of 70 with 6 wickets left should have been a cakewalk in that stadium) and who drops a catch like Usama did.

SA went to an umpires call,

Better fielding against Afghans and we win

India was the shocker- but all Pak teams have had that on world cups.

I am getting to the point where I think we deserve top 4. I don't think SA or Aus or NZ are any better than us. Even without a decent spinner and Naseem.

 

[Major]

well well well, Pakistan is still in it.

just waiting for the nz game

 

[Bhaijaan]

You what? You were liking posts which predicted Pakistan would be out for SF contention, today.

Now you have changed your tune, again.

I have never celebrated Pakistan’s misery. I call them my brothers. You must be mistaken.

 

[heddie19]

I’m actually a Pakistan fan. But I can see reality. Perception is not reality. And I can appreciate a good team hence why India will easily win this World Cup as they have no weak links and will go down in history as greatest ODI team ever

Greatest ODI team ever? Australia '03 '07 bro?

 

[BaaliSoda]

Resident Desi kiwi and bharatiya He gave up NZ's chances already and is supporting Pak now

This was kinda expected, he will root for anyone except India. The funny thing is, whoever he supports somehow ends up disappointing him one way or the other

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Not today guys

Just saw the scorecard…Pakistan’s winning the World Cup.

 

[rhony]

with odds of PAK winning , if they bat first?

If Pak bat first, game would be 60-40 favoring Pak. Chasing 280 under lights especially if there are early wickets... The only possible way to beat India.

 

[JAV12341]

Greatest ODI team ever? Australia '03 '07 bro?

Alongside the great Aussie team of 03 and 07 this Indian team will go down in history as the greatest ever. Unbeaten in the World Cup is no mean feat. What a goat team

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes it is, and all the haters better believe it.

India will be under immense pressure - Mohali in comparison will be a summer picnic.

Pakistan will be super cool? lol

 

[Rana]

Pakistan will be super cool? lol

Yes. Cakewalk for Pakistan in a World Cup semi final against India…

 

[Swing]

I don’t want Pakistan to qualify for the semis because they don’t deserve to. However, if New Zealand cannot beat this Sri Lanka team then they don’t deserve to qualify either.

That leaves Afghanistan as the most deserving team for the fourth spot. They have played phenomenal cricket but they too will be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh.

Afghanistan should beat Bangladesh 9/10 times and had they done so in this World Cup, the semifinal spot would have been pretty much in the bag.

Deserve this deserve that.


Afghanistan deserves nothing after throwing a match from 91-7.

New Zealand haven't beaten anyone of note in this World Cup either, the strongest side they won against was England.

Pakistan almost beat South Africa, the No.2 side of the group stage.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

Just saw the scorecard…Pakistan’s winning the World Cup.

It's coming home,

It's coming home

30 years of hurt doesn't stop me dreaming ️

 

[pakistani pride]

I don’t want Pakistan to qualify for the semis because they don’t deserve to. However, if New Zealand cannot beat this Sri Lanka team then they don’t deserve to qualify either.

That leaves Afghanistan as the most deserving team for the fourth spot. They have played phenomenal cricket but they too will be kicking themselves for losing to Bangladesh.

Afghanistan should beat Bangladesh 9/10 times and had they done so in this World Cup, the semifinal spot would have been pretty much in the bag.

What logic. Pak would beat Afghanistan 9/10 times as well. The team that ends up being no 4 deserves it, who ever that will be.

 

[pakistani pride]

I am not Afghan although I wish I was because being Afghan would still be better than being a Pakistani.

Pakistan will not make the semifinals because they don’t deserve to but even if they fluke into the semifinals somehow, India will hand them another severe beating.

Moreover, it is hysterical how much pent up anger and frustration Pakistani fans have for Afghanistan. Yes they owned your talentless team and make your number one this and that bowling attack look amateurish, but be angry with yourself not with Afghanistan.

It is funny what Pakistani fans have been reduced to - from number 1 team this and that and number 1 bowling attack this and that, they have been reduced to doing bhangra over Afghanistan losing to Australia. It is a pitiful situation and I would have felt sorry for it but Pakistani fans deserve this humiliation.

Talk about your own anger and frustration towards Pakistan (cricket) in general. You are the one doing bhangra each and every time Pak loses a game of cricket. Its just a sport, you sound like the world ends when Pak loses.

 

[Mamoon]

Pakistan reaching the SF, has lasted longer than you predicting England would win the WC!

England are out, Pakistan live to see another day!

Again - please quote the posts/thread where I predicted that England would win the 2023 World Cup. I can certainly send you link to a thread from January where I clearly said that England will not win the World Cup because they have not learned from this mistakes, e.g. persisting with mediocre clowns like Moeen.

Number 1 ranked Pakistan got humiliated by Afghanistan on Indian soil and ex Indian players were dancing in celebration. History will never forget this humiliation.