Here's How Pakistan Can Still Set Up A Dream World Cup 2023 Semifinal Against India

World Cup: Pakistan are virtually out of contention for a place in the semifinals following New Zealand's win over Sri Lanka but still have an outside chance to set up a semifinal meet with India.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam addresses team huddle ahead of a World Cup 2023 fixture.

Following New Zealand's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last league match, Pakistan are virtually out of contention for a place in the semifinals. However, they still have an outside chance of making it to the final four. (IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY)

Pakistan have a massive task ahead of them if they want to secure a place in the semifinal against India. If Pakistan bat first in their last league match against England, they need to beat the Three Lions by a massive margin of 287 runs. (IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY)

While the 287-margin might seem impossible, two games have been won by a greater margin than that in this World Cup itself with Australia beating Netherlands by 309 runs and India defeating Sri Lanka by 302 runs. (IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY)

The situation is practically impossible if Pakistan are told to bat second. In such a scenario, they need to complete the run chase in 2.4 overs to get their net run rate past New Zealand. (IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY)

Thus, it looks like Pakistan won't be able to meet India in the World Cup 2023 semifinal. Had Pakistan made it, India's semifinal would have been played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata but now with the Kiwis having all but sealed a place in the semis, it looks an IND vs NZ semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15. (IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY)