Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan have won four of their last six matches, though the wins come against weaker opposition and losses to stronger teams tell a different story. They beat Namibia by 102 runs and the United States by 32 runs, comfortable victories that mask inconsistency at the top level.

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The picture darkens against established sides. India thrashed them by 61 runs, a heavy defeat that exposed batting frailties. England proved tougher but still got over the line by 2 wickets with 5 balls to spare, a narrow escape for Pakistan that suggests they were competitive but fell short when it mattered.

Against Sri Lanka, Pakistan scraped through by 5 runs - a tight contest that went to the wire. The New Zealand match was abandoned, leaving no data on that encounter.

The pattern is clear: Pakistan can beat minnows decisively but struggle to close out matches against Test nations. Their bowling has moments of strength, but the batting lineup has been caught short in high-pressure situations. The 5-run win over Sri Lanka shows they can still compete in tight finishes, yet losses to India and England by larger margins suggest their middle order lacks the depth to build substantial totals consistently. They need to find more consistency at the crease if they are to challenge the tournament's stronger teams.