News India Live, Digital Desk: At the exciting turn of T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan’s fate now completely depends on the result of the match between New Zealand vs England. England have already reached the semi-finals, and there is a tough fight between Pakistan and New Zealand for the second place from Group 2. After suffering defeat against England, Pakistan (NRR -0.461) now has just one match left. Their biggest challenge is that New Zealand’s net run rate (+3.050) is much better, due to which the road has become very difficult for Pakistan.1. Current standing of Group 2 (Points Table) Team Match Net Run Rate (NRR) Status England (Q) 24+2.050 Qualified New Zealand 23+3.050 in race Pakistan 21-0.461 in race (difficult) Sri Lanka (E) 20-1.820 out 2. Why is New Zealand’s defeat important today (27th February)? If New Zealand wins: If New Zealand beats England today, they will get 5 points. In this situation, Pakistan’s journey will end today itself, because Pakistan can reach maximum 3 points only by winning its last match. If New Zealand loses: If England defeats New Zealand, then the Kiwi team will be stuck on 3 points. This will remain an opportunity for Pakistan.3. Pakistan’s ‘Net Run Rate’ Mathematics: New Zealand’s defeat alone is not enough, Pakistan will need a huge win in its last match (28th February vs Sri Lanka): Target: Pakistan will have to beat Sri Lanka by at least 70 runs (or about 6-7 overs remaining). England’s role: If England beats New Zealand today by a big margin (say 20-30 runs), then the required margin of victory for Pakistan against Sri Lanka will be less (about 50 runs). Run) will be done.4. Rain becomes the villain. If today’s match (NZ vs ENG) is washed out due to rain: Both the teams will get 1 point each. New Zealand will get 4 points and will directly reach the semi-finals. Pakistan will be out of the tournament without playing.