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Pakistan tour of England, 2021

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Pakistan’s record in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history

Pakistan will enter the t20 world cup 2024 under the leadership of babar azam., pakistan lift the trophy only once in the 2009 edition..

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Unpredictability: Pakistan’s strength and challenge

1. t20 world cup 2007, 2. t20 world cup 2009, 3. t20 world cup 2010, 4. t20 world cup 2012, 5. t20 world cup 2014, 6. t20 world cup 2016, 7. t20 world cup 2021, 8. t20 world cup 2022.

As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, cricket fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting Pakistan ‘s performance. Known for their unpredictable nature, Pakistan have a reputation for delivering both exhilarating victories and unexpected defeats. With a history of strong performances in T20 World Cups, including a championship win in 2009 and recent success in reaching the final in 2022, the team is one to watch.

Pakistan’s unpredictability is a double-edged sword, making them both a formidable opponent and a team prone to surprising outcomes. This characteristic has often led to stunning victories against top teams but has also caused unexpected losses against less favored sides. The squad, led by dynamic players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, combines experienced hands with emerging talents, promising an exciting tournament ahead.

Pakistan’s journey in the ICC T20 World Cups:

Pakistan performed admirably in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, ultimately finishing as runners-up. The team progressed through the group stages with a tie against India and a solid win over Scotland. In the Super 8s, they defeated Sri Lanka, Australia and Bangladesh , showcasing strong performances across the board. Misbah-ul-Haq ‘s steady batting and Umar Gul ‘s impactful bowling were instrumental throughout the tournament. Pakistan’s journey culminated in a thrilling final against India, where they narrowly lost by 5 runs despite Misbah’s valiant effort of 66 runs. Gul emerged as the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan with 13 wickets, highlighting his crucial role in their campaign.

• Performance : Runners-up
• vs. Scotland: Pakistan won by 51 runs (Pakistan 171/9, Scotland 120/7)
• vs. India: Match tied (Pakistan 141/7, India 141/9) – India won the bowl out
• vs. Sri Lanka: Pakistan won by 33 runs (Pakistan 189/6, Sri Lanka 156)
• vs. Australia: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (Australia 164/7, Pakistan 165/4)
• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 4 wickets (Bangladesh 140/7, Pakistan 141/6)
• Semi-final vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (New Zealand 143/8, Pakistan 147/4)
• Final vs. India: Pakistan lost by 5 runs (India 157/5, Pakistan 152)
• Best Batting Performance : Misbah-ul-Haq’s 66* against Australia.
• Best Bowling Performance : Umar Gul’s 4/25 against New Zealand.
• Leading Run-scorer : Misbah-ul-Haq with 218 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Umar Gul with 13 wickets.

The 2009 T20 World Cup saw Pakistan lift the trophy under the leadership of Younis Khan . Despite a shaky start with a loss to England, Pakistan bounced back to win crucial matches against the Netherlands, New Zealand  and Ireland . In the semi-finals, Shahid Afridi ‘s all-round performance guided them to a victory over South Africa . The final against Sri Lanka was marked by Afridi’s unbeaten 54* and Gul’s exceptional bowling throughout the tournament. Afridi’s contributions with both bat and ball were pivotal, while Gul’s 13 wickets reinforced his reputation as a top T20 bowler. Pakistan’s triumph in 2009 remains one of their most celebrated moments in T20 cricket.

• Performance : Champions
• vs. England: Pakistan lost by 48 runs (England 185/5, Pakistan 137/7)
• vs. Netherlands: Pakistan won by 82 runs (Pakistan 175/5, Netherlands 93)
• vs. Sri Lanka: Pakistan lost by 19 runs (Sri Lanka 150/7, Pakistan 131/9)
• vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (New Zealand 99, Pakistan 100/4)
• vs. Ireland: Pakistan won by 39 runs (Pakistan 159/5, Ireland 120/9)
• Semi-final vs. South Africa: Pakistan won by 7 runs (Pakistan 149/4, South Africa 142/5)
• Final vs. Sri Lanka: Pakistan won by 8 wickets (Sri Lanka 138/6, Pakistan 139/2)
• Best Batting Performance : Kamran Akmal 57 in the semi-final against Ireland.
• Best Bowling Performance : Umar Gul’s 5/6 against New Zealand.
• Leading Run-scorer : Kamran Akmal with 188 runs.

In the 2010 T20 World Cup, Pakistan reached the semi-finals, displaying a mix of strong and inconsistent performances. They started with a win against Bangladesh but suffered losses to Australia and England. Crucial victories against New Zealand and South Africa in the Super 8s secured their semi-final berth. The semi-final against Australia was a nail-biting encounter, with Michael Hussey ‘s last-over heroics denying Pakistan a place in the final. Butt emerged as the leading run-scorer for Pakistan, while Saeed Ajmal ‘s effective spin bowling, especially his 11 wickets, was a standout feature of their campaign.

• Performance : Semi-finalists
• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 21 runs (Pakistan 172/8, Bangladesh 151/7)
• vs. Australia: Pakistan lost by 34 runs (Australia 191/5, Pakistan 157)
• vs. England: Pakistan lost by 6 wickets (Pakistan 147/9, England 148/4)
• vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (New Zealand 133/7, Pakistan 134/4)
• vs. South Africa: Pakistan won by 11 runs (Pakistan 148/7, South Africa 137/7)
• Semi-final vs. Australia: Pakistan lost by 3 wickets (Pakistan 191/6, Australia 197/7)
• Best Batting Performance : Kamran Akmal’s 73 against Bangladesh.
• Best Bowling Performance : Mohammad Amir’s 3/23 against Australia.
• Leading Run-scorer : Salman Butt with 223 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Saeed Ajmal with 11 wickets.

Pakistan once again reached the semi-finals in the 2012 T20 World Cup, demonstrating consistent performance in the group stages with wins over New Zealand and Bangladesh . In the Super 8s, they secured victories against South Africa and Australia, but a loss to India highlighted their vulnerabilities. In the semi-final, Pakistan faced Sri Lanka and fell short by 16 runs despite a spirited effort. Nasir Jamshed ‘s batting and Ajmal’s spin were significant contributors throughout the tournament. Ajmal’s 9 wickets underscored his role as a key bowler for Pakistan, but the team ultimately could not overcome Sri Lanka’s challenge.

• vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 13 runs (Pakistan 177/6, New Zealand 164/9)
• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 8 wickets (Bangladesh 175/6, Pakistan 178/2)
• vs. South Africa: Pakistan won by 2 wickets (South Africa 133/6, Pakistan 136/8)
• vs. India: Pakistan lost by 8 wickets (Pakistan 128, India 129/2)
• vs. Australia: Pakistan won by 32 runs (Pakistan 149/6, Australia 117/7)
• Semi-final vs. Sri Lanka: Pakistan lost by 16 runs (Sri Lanka 139/4, Pakistan 123/7)
• Best Bowling Performance : Saeed Ajmal’s 4/30 against New Zealand.
• Leading Run-scorer : Mohammad Hafeez with 164 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Saeed Ajmal with 9 wickets.

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The 2014 T20 World Cup was disappointing for Pakistan as they failed to progress beyond the group stage. An opening loss to India was followed by a victory against Australia, but a heavy defeat to the West Indies and a win against Bangladesh were not enough to secure advancement. Ahmed Shehzad ‘s century against Bangladesh was a highlight, showcasing his batting prowess. However, the overall team performance was inconsistent, and they were eliminated early. Umar Gul’s 7 wickets were the most for Pakistan, but it was not enough to change their fortunes in the tournament.

• Performance : Group Stage Exit
• vs. India: Pakistan lost by 7 wickets (Pakistan 130/7, India 131/3)
• vs. Australia: Pakistan won by 16 runs (Pakistan 191/5, Australia 175)
• vs. West Indies: Pakistan lost by 84 runs (West Indies 166/6, Pakistan 82)
• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 50 runs (Pakistan 190/5, Bangladesh 140/7)
• Best Batting Performance : Ahmed Shehzad’s 111* against Bangladesh.
• Best Bowling Performance : Umar Gul’s 3/30 against Bangladesh.
• Leading Run-scorer : Ahmed Shehzad with 138 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Umar Gul with 6 wickets.

Pakistan’s 2016 T20 World Cup campaign also ended in the group stages with mixed results. They started strong with a comprehensive win over Bangladesh but suffered defeats to India, New Zealand, and Australia. These losses highlighted the team’s inconsistency and inability to perform under pressure. Shoaib Malik’s contributions with the bat were noteworthy, but the overall team effort fell short. Mohammad Sami ‘s bowling had moments of brilliance, but the lack of collective performance led to an early exit. Shoaib Malik ‘s 139 runs and Sami’s 4 wickets were the top individual performances for Pakistan in this tournament.

• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 55 runs (Pakistan 201/5, Bangladesh 146/6)
• vs. India: Pakistan lost by 6 wickets (Pakistan 118/5, India 119/4)
• vs. New Zealand: Pakistan lost by 22 runs (New Zealand 180/5, Pakistan 158/5)
• vs. Australia: Pakistan lost by 21 runs (Australia 193/4, Pakistan 172)
• Best Batting Performance : Mohammad Hafeez’s 64 against Bangladesh.
• Best Bowling Performance : Mohammad Sami’s 2/17 against India.
• Leading Run-scorer : Sharjeel Khan with 112 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Mohammad Sami and Shahid Afridi with 4 wickets.

The 2021 T20 World Cup saw Pakistan performing exceptionally well in the group stages, winning all their matches, including a historic victory over India. Strong performances against New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia, and Scotland showcased their dominance. Babar’s consistent batting and Shaheen Afridi’s explosive bowling were key factors in their success. Nevertheless, in the semi-final against Australia, despite setting a competitive target, Pakistan lost due to a brilliant chase led by Matthew Wade . Babar ended as the leading run-scorer of the tournament for Pakistan with 303 runs, and Shaheen took 7 wickets, marking a successful campaign despite the semi-final loss.

• vs. India: Pakistan won by 10 wickets (India 151/7, Pakistan 152/0)
• vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (New Zealand 134/8, Pakistan 135/5)
• vs. Afghanistan: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (Afghanistan 147/6, Pakistan 148/5)
• vs. Namibia: Pakistan won by 45 runs (Pakistan 189/2, Namibia 144/5)
• vs. Scotland: Pakistan won by 72 runs (Pakistan 189/4, Scotland 117/6)
• Semi-final vs. Australia: Pakistan lost by 5 wickets (Pakistan 176/4, Australia 177/5)
• Best Batting Performance : Babar Azam’s 68 against India.
• Best Bowling Performance : Haris Rauf’s 4/42 against New Zealand.
• Leading Run-scorer : Babar Azam with 303 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Shadab Khan with 9 wickets.

Pakistan’s 2022 T20 World Cup campaign was a rollercoaster, beginning with narrow defeats to India and Zimbabwe . Nonetheless, they bounced back with crucial wins against the Netherlands, South Africa, and Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-final, Pakistan convincingly defeated New Zealand thanks to Mohammad Rizwan’s 67 runs. The final against England was a competitive affair, but Pakistan fell short by 5 wickets. Rizwan’s consistent batting throughout the tournament earned him the top scorer spot for Pakistan with 281 runs, while Shaheen’s 11 wickets underscored his importance as a leading bowler.

• vs. India: Pakistan lost by 4 wickets (Pakistan 159/8, India 160/6)
• vs. Zimbabwe: Pakistan lost by 1 run (Pakistan 129/8, Zimbabwe 130/8)
• vs. Netherlands: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (Netherlands 91/9, Pakistan 95/4)
• vs. South Africa: Pakistan won by 33 runs (Pakistan 185/9, South Africa 144/9)
• vs. Bangladesh: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (Bangladesh 127/8, Pakistan 128/5)
• Semi-final vs. New Zealand: Pakistan won by 7 wickets (New Zealand 152/4, Pakistan 153/3)
• Final vs. England: Pakistan lost by 5 wickets (Pakistan 137/8, England 138/5)
• Best Batting Performance : Mohammad Rizwan’s 67 against New Zealand in the semi-final.
• Best Bowling Performance : Shaheen Afridi’s 4/14 against Bangladesh.
• Leading Run-scorer : Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood with 175 runs.
• Leading Wicket-taker : Shaheen Afridi with 11 wickets.

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The first leg of league games of the T20 World Cup 2024 have thrown up some upsets and a case of split points due to rain, which has left one of the favourites in each group with plenty to do to qualify for the Super Eights. Here is a look at the possibilities in each group.

What are the result margins required for Pakistan to qualify?

Pakistan's convincing win against Canada, with 15 balls to spare, has certainly pushed up their chances of qualifying, though they are still at the mercy of other results. Their net run rate has now improved to 0.191, which means they are almost certain of qualifying if they beat Ireland, and if USA lose their two remaining matches. That's because the result margins required are tiny: even if USA lose their two remaining matches by a combined margin of ten runs (with scores of 140 by the team batting first), a win by any margin will be enough for Pakistan as long as they score at least 112 batting first.

But the bigger worry for Pakistan will be the weather, with rain forecast through the week in Lauderhill, where they play Ireland. If USA get a single point or if Pakistan drop a point due to a washout, Pakistan will be out of the World Cup.

What do England need to do to qualify?

Like in group A, there is one team sitting comfortably in group B, Australia, while England are in a position similar to Pakistan's: they need to win their last two, and hope that Scotland lose their last game, against Australia on June 15. The task is a bit tougher for England, though, as they have far more catching up to do on NRR: Scotland are on 2.164, thanks largely to their win with 41 balls to spare against Oman , while England are on -1.8.

If Scotland lose to Australia by 20 runs (say, chasing 161), England will have to win their last two games, against Oman and Namibia, by a combined margin of at least 94 runs to go ahead of Scotland on run rate. Equally importantly, England will be praying for clear weather which will give them the opportunity to stack up the points and the victory margins because another washout will knock them out.

Do Sri Lanka still have a realistic chance?

Bangladesh's defeat to South Africa is good news for Sri Lanka, but for it to benefit them, Sri Lanka will have to win their two remaining matches - against Nepal and Netherlands - and hope that Bangladesh lose at least one of their two remaining matches, also against the same teams.

If Sri Lanka score 160 in each of their last two games and win by 20 runs, their NRR will lift to 0.074, which is only marginally below Bangladesh's current 0.075. If Bangladesh win one and lose one of their two remaining matches by similar margins, their rate will remain close to where it currently is. However, if their win margin is bigger than the defeat, then Sri Lanka's task will get tougher.

This group also has giantkillers Netherlands, who are currently on two points from two games with an NRR of 0.024, with matches to come against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. One more win could put them in the mix as well.

How badly have New Zealand's chances been dented by their defeat to Afghanistan

Not only did New Zealand lose , but they also did so by a whopping margin of 84 runs, which means their NRR is languishing at -4.2. Afghanistan, meanwhile, have won their two matches by a combined margin of 209 runs, which has lifted their run rate to 5.225. Both West Indies and Afghanistan have beaten Uganda by over 120 runs.

New Zealand will have to do the same, but before that, they will have to beat West Indies on Wednesday in what is a virtual knockout game for them. If they lose, then West Indies will qualify with six points, and Afghanistan will be strong favourites to join them with a win over PNG the next day. If that happens, then New Zealand's last two games, against Uganda and PNG on Saturday and Monday, will not matter.

*This story was updated at 18.30 GMT on June 11 after Pakistan beat Canada

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