Explained: How Pakistan Can Qualify For UAE Tri-Series Final After Shocking Loss Vs AFG

How Pakistan can qualify for tri-series final [Source: AFP Photo]

Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the tri-nation series game on Tuesday. After winning consecutive games, the Men in Green suffered a heavy loss, which has now put their final position in jeopardy. The Agha Salman-led side was expected to crush Afghanistan, but the Afghans had some different plans.

Now, with a loss at a crucial juncture, Pakistan’s road to the finale becomes a. bit trickier, and here’s how the team could reach the finals with a game still to be played.

Current tri-series points table

How Pakistan can still reach tri-series final?

Scenario 1: If Pakistan win the match vs UAE

If Pakistan beat the UAE in their next game, the Men in Green would reach the final irrespective of the result in the UAE Vs Afghanistan match. However, if the Asian giants suffer yet another shocking loss, the result of the last league stage game between the UAE and Afghanistan would be if utmost importance.

Scenario 2: If UAE beat Pakistan

If UAE beat Pakistan, then they only have to beat Afghanistan in the last match to qualify for the finals. In case the UAE win their next two matches, the second finalist between Afghanistan and Pakistan would be decided on the basis of net run-rate.

Scenario 3: Pakistan beat UAE, Afghanistan win vs UAE as well

If Pakistan beat the UAE, they would automatically qualify for the finals, and if Afghanistan win against them as well, the finalists would be set and the host nation would be eliminated.

Scenario 4: both games get ruined due to rain

A rare scenario on the cards, but if somehow, both Pakistan vs the UAE, and the UAE Vs Afghanistan gets ruined due to rain, then the teams will get a point each, and Pakistan and Afghanistan will reach the finals, since they have more points.

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