NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket fans will be cheering for Pakistan on Sunday when they face New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India’s chances of reaching the semifinals in the Women’s T20 World Cup took a hit after a narrow nine-run loss to Australia in their final Group A match.
Despite the defeat, India remains second on the points table with two wins and two losses, holding a net run rate (NRR) of 0.322, ahead of third-placed New Zealand. Australia, undefeated with four wins, has already secured a spot in the semifinals.
India’s hopes now rest on the outcome of Monday’s clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. If Pakistan wins, India will advance to the semifinals, as all three teams—India, New Zealand, and Pakistan—would have four points each, with India progressing due to their superior NRR.
On the other hand, if New Zealand secures a victory, they will claim the final semifinal berth. Pakistan, with an NRR of -0.488, would need a massive win to qualify along with Australia from Group A.
India’s journey now depends on their arch-rivals, Pakistan, making Sunday’s match a must-watch for Indian fans hoping for a favorable outcome.
