Stats Reveal Why Pakistan Falters in T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan faces imminent elimination from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after losing their second Super Eight match against England, leaving them with only one point and slim chances of progression.

The Men in Green have come under severe criticism, with cricket analysts and former players highlighting fitness, strategy, and batting weaknesses as key factors behind their inconsistent performances throughout the event.

The biggest concern for Pakistan remains the middle-order batting (4-7), which has repeatedly struggled, posting the lowest averages among Super Eight teams and failing to provide stability under sustained match pressure.

In the ongoing tournament, South Africa has posted the highest middle-order average among Super Eight qualifiers, scoring 383 runs at an average of 42.56 while maintaining an impressive strike rate of 149.61.

The Salam Ali Agha-led side has recorded the lowest middle-order average, scoring only 300 runs at an average of 17.65 with a strike rate of 122.45, highlighting severe struggles under high-pressure conditions.

West Indies’ middle-order scored 404 runs in four innings with a strike rate of 160.96 and an average of 36.73, while New Zealand contributed 341 runs at an average of 34.10 and a strike rate of 157.87.

India’s middle-order added 478 runs across five innings, scoring at a strike rate of 135.03 and averaging 28.12, while England amassed 499 runs in six innings at an average of 26.26 and a strike rate of 141.36.

Sri Lanka’s middle-order scored 394 runs across six innings with a strike rate of 152.12 and an average of 23.18, while Zimbabwe managed 156 runs in four innings at an average of 22.29 and a strike rate of 134.48.