Pakistan Semi-Final Scenario: Can Pakistan reach the semi-finals? The simple answer is yes. Pakistan's semi-final place depends on England's victory against New Zealand.

Pakistan Semi-Final Qualification: Can Pakistan reach the semi-finals? The simple answer is yes. Pakistan can still make it to the final four, but the path is very difficult for them. Pakistan will play its final Super 8 match against Sri Lanka on February 28th, but its future currently depends on the match between England and New Zealand.

England and New Zealand will clash on February 27th. Pakistan will want to inflict a crushing defeat on New Zealand. However, a mere victory by England over New Zealand will not be enough for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals. Almost every over has a different equation. Pakistan, on the other hand, will have to chase the target against Sri Lanka in 13.5 overs.

Pakistan's complete semi-final equation

First equation: If England beats New Zealand with one over remaining while chasing, then Pakistan will have to chase the target against Sri Lanka in 13.5 overs or win by a margin of 61 runs or more.

Second equation: England wins three overs early while chasing. Pakistan will then have to chase down the target against Sri Lanka in 15.1 overs or less, or win by 46 runs.

Third equation: England wins the chase with five overs to spare. Pakistan must then win by 28 runs or achieve the target in 16.5 overs.

Fourth equation: England wins the chase with seven overs to spare. Pakistan must then win by nine runs or achieve the target within 19 overs.

Fifth equation: If England wins by 1 run, then Pakistan will have to win by 68 runs or chase the target within 13.3 overs.

Sixth equation: If England wins by 20 runs, then Pakistan must win by 50 runs or achieve the target within 14.5 overs.

Seventh equation: England wins by 40 runs. Pakistan must then win by 30 runs or achieve the target within 16.4 overs.

Eighth equation: England wins by 60 runs. Pakistan must then win by 11 runs or achieve the target within 18.5 overs.