However, as well as victory on Friday, they also need to improve their -0.40 net run-rate which could prove to be the tie-breaker in the race for semifinal spots. With four group games to play, Pakistan can still make the semifinals, but there is little margin for error. “We have not played good cricket, but have bounced back from such situations.” “We have underperformed in all three departments,” Shadab told reporters on Thursday. On Friday, they face another test of their resources against free-scoring South Africa who have four wins in five games and have shrugged off their shock loss to the Netherlands. Underperforming Pakistan believe “miracles can happen” as the former champions enter a “do-or-die” battle to rescue their faltering ICC Cricket World Cup campaign, according to all-rounder Shadab Khan.Īfter starting brightly with wins over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, the 1992 champions have been well beaten by India and Australia before being humiliated by neighbours Afghanistan. Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India Keep reading list of 3 items list 1 of 3 In cricket-crazy Kashmir, the India-Pakistan World Cup clash tests emotions list 2 of 3 Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team list 3 of 3 Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup end of list
