The Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup match in Bengaluru on November 4 is under threat due to a high chance of rain, according to weather forecasts.
This is a crucial match for Pakistan’s semi-final hopes, and a rainout could harm their chances. Pakistan needs to win the game by a significant margin to stay competitive in the tournament.
If they win by 84 runs, they can surpass New Zealand in net run rate. In the event of a washout, both teams would receive one point each, and their net run rates wouldn’t be affected. In this case, it would come down to net run rate after their next matches.
In a washout scenario, where a match is abandoned due to weather, both teams are awarded one point each. Currently, Pakistan has 7 points, and New Zealand has 9. If Pakistan defeats England and New Zealand loses to Sri Lanka, both teams will have 9 points. In such a case, the team with the superior net run rate will qualify for the semi-finals.
