World Cup not over for Pakistan: Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that he still clings onto hope that his team can squeeze into the World Cup semi-finals despite the odds stacked against them, AFP reported.

“Yes. We are trying to win our next two matches and let’s see where we stand,” said Azam after a seven-wicket romp over Bangladesh gave them a third win in seven matches.

“We will take a lot of confidence into those matches.”

Pakistan have six points and sit in fifth place in the 10-nation table.

Australia, in fourth place, have eight points and a game in hand while third-placed New Zealand are third, also on eight points, having also played one game fewer.

Pakistan face the Kiwis on Saturday in Bengaluru before finishing their group campaign against England in Kolkata on Nov. 11.

As well as two wins, the 1992 champions will need other results go their way if they are to stay in the tournament.