“Can’t Be A Bigger Semi-Final…”: Sourav Ganguly Wants This Team To Face India | Cricket News

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president has backed the thought of an India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup semi-final. With Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan combating to assert the ultimate semi-finals spot, Ganguly needs the Babar Azam-led facet to qualify for the highest 4 stage. If Pakistan attain the semi-finals, they may take table-toppers India on the Eden Gardens subsequent Wednesday. Ganguly feels there cannot be a much bigger semi-final if India sq. off in opposition to Pakistan.

“I want Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and play India. It can’t be a bigger semi-final than that,” Ganguly instructed Sports Tak.

Ganguly feels India are enjoying effectively, however stated it will not be a shock if they do not win the World Cup.

“No, it won’t be a shock (if this Indian team doesn’t win the World Cup). It doesn’t happen in sports like that. The entire nation is happy with the way India is playing. The way they have played in the 8 games, it appears that there is a big gap from the rest of the teams. I hope they keep playing like this. I don’t think the level will drop so drastically that they will suddenly start playing poor cricket. Fingers crossed, they are looking very good,” the previous India captain added.

Pakistan qualification situations

Pakistan ought to win their remaining match to complete on 10 factors. In case New Zealand and Afghanistan additionally win their subsequent two matches to complete on 10 factors, Pakistan ought to finish their league stage with one of the best NRR amongst these three sides.

Or else, they’ll lose their final league stage match, hope that NZ and Afghanistan additionally lose to complete with eight factors. Then as soon as once more, net-run-rate would be the deciding issue and Pakistan might want to have some good numbers connected to its title.

(With ANI Inputs)