How can India make it to the semis?

Today is the big match, infact two big matches that decide the fate of The Indian Side at the Champions Trophy.

What exactly is the equation for India then?

If both Pakistan and India bat first, the equation is pretty simple as mentioned below:

• If Pakistan beats Australia by 1 run, India will need to beat West Indies by 104 runs 
• If Pakistan beats Australia by 20 runs, India will need to beat West Indies by 85 runs 
• If Pakistan beats Australia by 50 runs, India will need to beat West Indies by 55 runs 
• If Pakistan beats Australia by100 runs, India will need to beat West Indies by 5 runs

If both Pakistan and India bat second.

In such a scenario, India's chase will depend upon the number of overs Pakistan takes to reach the target against Australia.

While it is impossible to tell in how many overs India will have to reach the target (because of various permutations and combinations), we can give you an approximate figure.

If Pakistan beats Australia with one over to spare, India will need to reach the target as follows:

•  If West Indies scores 100, India will need to win in nearly 28 overs
• If West Indies scores 150, India will need to win in nearly 30 overs 
• If West Indies scores 200, India will need to win in nearly 32 overs 
• If West Indies scores 250, India will need to win in nearly 33 overs 
• If West Indies scores 300, India will need to win in nearly 35 overs

If Pakistan beats Australia with five overs to spare, India will need to reach the target as follows:

• If West Indies scores 100, India will need to win in nearly 32 overs 
• If West Indies scores 150, India will need to win in nearly 34 overs 
• If West Indies scores 200, India will need to win in nearly 36 overs 
• If West Indies scores 250, India will need to win in nearly 37 overs 
• If West Indies scores 300, India will need to win in nearly 38 overs 

If Pakistan beats Australia with 10 overs to spare, India will need to reach the target as follows:

• If West Indies scores 100, India will need to win in nearly 40 overs 
• If West Indies scores 150, India will need to win in nearly 41 overs 
• If West Indies scores 200, India will need to win in nearly 42 overs 
• If West Indies scores 250, India will need to win in nearly 42 overs 
• If West Indies scores 300, India will need to win in nearly 43 overs

This is also in India's favour that it will play against West Indies later in the day and will be aware of the equation all the time.

If Australia loses to Pakistan, there will be a lot of interest in India-West Indies encounter.

If, however, Australia beats Pakistan, Indian players can start packing their bags in the middle of their match against West Indies!

All The Best India and Pakistan!

Sources - Cricinfo