The Proteas maintained their composure to the very end to chase down 134 runs in the match’s final over at the Perth Stadium in Perth on Sunday. It was a closely contested match between India and South Africa in a low-scoring game.
Pakistan now has very little chance of making it to the T20 World Cup semifinals as a result of India’s defeat. To advance to the tournament’s next round, though, still requires a lot of luck and a remote chance.
Pakistan must now win its final two matches against South Africa and Bangladesh while also hoping that India loses its final two matches against Zimbabwe and the Bangla Tigers. Men in Green would have a better chance of winning if the Netherlands, led by Scott Edwards, defeated South Africa. Pakistan must defeat its main rival by wide margins and make sure its net run rate is higher. If South Africa vs. Netherlands is a washout, it will also be in the 2009 T20 World Champions’ best interests.
Earlier today Babar Azam and Co logged their first points in the ICC T20 World Cup, crushing the Netherlands by six wickets with more than six overs to spare in their Super 12 Group 2 match at the Perth Stadium on Sunday. Riding on a superb bowling performance, Pakistan restricted the Netherlands to 91/9 and then knocked off the runs for the loss of four wickets to earn their first victory in the T20 World Cup.
