That means Bangladesh, whose current net run rate is -2.489, will need a massive win to go beyond Australia’s -0.331 on Monday night. Winning by 62 runs or more and chasing 141 in 12.3 overs or earlier will move them up to second in the points table. (They can extend their chase to 13.1 overs if they level the scores and win by six runs.) If Afghanistan score 160, Bangladesh can chase Australia in 12.5 overs or earlier (if they score 161 runs) or if they level the scores and win by six runs and take the lead in 13.3 overs.
For Afghanistan, the equation is much simpler. A win would guarantee them second place in the group and a place in the semifinals, while a loss would see them eliminated. Even if they lose the Super Over, their NRR would only improve to -0.433, which is still lower than Australia’s -0.331.
The team that finishes second in this group will face Group 2 leaders South Africa in a Wednesday night match at Taruba, while India will play England in the second semi-final in a day-night match at Providence on Thursday.
