PAK vs ENG: TV anchor reveals Wasim Akram’s hilarious idea on how Pakistan can qualify for semi-finals

TV anchor Fakhar-e-Alam revealed Wasim Akram’s hilarious idea on how Pakistan can make it to the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023 campaign ahead of their match against England.

Pakistan retain a mathematical chance of making it to the final four stages of the competition. However, Pakistan’s chances took a massive hit as New Zealand were able to thrash Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on November 9. After Sri Lanka posted 171 runs in the first innings, the Blackcaps were able to chase the score down with five wickets and 160 balls to spare in the end.

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This has put New Zealand in the driver’s seat to secure the final semi-final berth. For Pakistan to make it to the semi-final now, they would need to pull off a big miracle in the final match against England in Kolkata on November 11.

This is the scenario by which Pakistan can make it to the semi-final:

If Pakistan bats first and scores 300, they need to restrict England to 13. They need to maintain a margin of 287 runs if they score more than 300 runs in Kolkata.

If Pakistan bowls first. their chances look very bleak. Even if they shoot out England for 100, they need to chase down the total in 2.5 overs, meaning win with 283 balls to spare.

With it being a near impossible task, Akram had a hilarious idea on how Pakistan can make it to the final four. As revealed by Alam on A Sports, the legendary pacer suggested that Pakistan should score as many runs as possible and then lock the dressing room of the England side and get all their batters ‘timed out’ so they can win the match.

“Make whatever score that is possible and then go and lock the dressing room of the England team for 20 minutes so that all their batters get timed out.”

Misbah-ul-Haq would provide an even more hilarious suggestion by saying to lock the door of the England dressing room before the match even starts.