Pakistan’s hopes of sneaking into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-finals blew away with New Zealand’s big 119-run defeat to England at the Riverside Stadium in Durham. Although, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s boys still have a game to play, their chances of progressing looks very slim. Not only they must beat the Bengal Tigers but they have to win big against their Asian rivals. Funny Viral Memes Troll Pakistan As England Beat New Zealand to Knock PAK Virtually Out of CWC 2019.

The scenario for Pakistan to overtake New Zealand and finish as the fourth best-placed team at the end of the league stage in CWC 2019 is quite complex. The very first thing Sarfaraz Ahmed and his countrymen requires is for the toss to go their way. In case Bangladesh wins the toss and opts to bats first, Pakistan will be automatically eliminated from the tournament. But if they bat first, they need to beat Bangladesh by at least 316 runs. Pakistan Semi-Final Chances: Here’s How PAK Can Qualify for CWC 2019 Semis and Beat New Zealand on Net Run Rate, Check Scenarios.

Pakistan's Semi-Final Scenarios:

But with things looking bleak for Pakistan, fans have already taken to social media to criticise the team led by Sarfaraz, who is netizens’ undisputed choice for memes. New Zealand are currently fourth in the points table with 11 points from nine games, while Pakistan have nine points from a game less.

Only Way Remaining

Long Process

Sarfaraz Ahmed Doesn't Like Winning?

Nothing Special?

Going Home

Eat Less

Exact Replay

Everyone And Everything Tried

Thanos Snap

Still Trying?

Undisputed Choice For Memes

The Scenario is Beyond Reach

Meanwhile, England beat New Zealand to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1992. It was also their first victory over New Zeland since the 1983 World Cup. Jonny Bairstow scored became the first ever England opening-batsman to fourth overall in CWC 2019 to score consecutive centuries.

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