New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka: New Zealand has defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs in its second match of Super-8 played in Colombo. With this big win, New Zealand has not only gained 2 points but has also increased its run rate meter. With these two achievements, it has not only overtaken Pakistan in the points table of Group B of Super-8, but has also strengthened its claim for the semi-finals. That means, the path for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals has now become more difficult than before. In that case, the chances of him being out of the tournament have increased.
Sri Lanka out of the race for semi-finals
In the match played on February 25 at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, New Zealand had set a target of 169 runs for Sri Lanka to win. In reply, the Sri Lankan team played 20 overs but remained so far away from the target that its advantage was clearly visible on the health of New Zealand in the points table. Sri Lanka was restricted to 107 runs in New Zealand. By winning the match by 61 runs, the Kiwi team not only eliminated Sri Lanka from the race for the semi-finals of the tournament. Apart from that, the danger of being out for Pakistan has increased.
New Zealand made a strong claim for the semi-finals
Before the New Zealand and Sri Lanka match, Pakistan was at second position in the points table of Group B of Super-8. But after the result of this match, he has now slipped to third place. New Zealand’s first match in Super-8 with Pakistan was washed out due to rain and now they won the second match against Sri Lanka by 61 runs. After this, New Zealand has at least 3 points in the points table. Apart from that, its run rate of 3.050 is also better than other teams.
Pakistan out of T20 World Cup?
The danger of Pakistan being out has increased because after 2 matches, it has only 1 point in the points table of Group B of Super-8. The run rate is also -0.461, which is very bad. In such a situation, even if he wins his last Super-8 match against Sri Lanka, it seems difficult for his run rate to go above New Zealand. In such a situation, Pakistan is definitely not out yet but it can be.
New Zealand had scored 168 runs in 20 overs
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand. His decision also seemed to be paying off when he reduced New Zealand’s 6 wickets to 84 runs. But after that, captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConkie together made a fast-paced partnership of 84 runs for the 7th wicket, which took New Zealand to the score of 168 runs in 20 overs and which the Sri Lankan team failed to overcome.
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