Ever since going down to India a fortnight ago, Pakistan’s campaign has nosedived and its hopes of reaching the last four now rest on a wing and a prayer.
Ahead of the side’s World Cup match against South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday, the contrast between the two teams couldn’t have been more stark.
With three consecutive defeats, Pakistan may need to win at least three of its remaining fixtures, if not all four.