It turned into a death match now. Afghans need a Khudrati charisma with a couple of blinder innings or they are almost out of this tournament.
From the broadcaster's point of view If everything goes alright then we are looking at India vs Pakistan fianls. Bongs and Lankans need to up their game and produce some fine upsets for a meltdown.
Bangladesh batted very well. Afghanistan are unlikely to win this match. Unless a miracle happens and the Bangladeshi bowlers bowl very badly, Afghanistan have a chance of winning. Although Afghanistan is batting quite well. Afghanistan managed to collect 184 runs in 35 overs. But they still need 151 runs from 90 balls. It is very difficult.From the broadcaster's point of view If everything goes alright then we are looking at India vs Pakistan fianls. Bongs and Lankans need to up their game and produce some fine upsets for a meltdown.
If Bangladesh wants to secure the next round then Bangladesh will have to win by a big margin. Perhaps Bangladesh have a chance of qualifying for the next round if Afghanistan's innings stops short of 275. Let's see what the outcome of the match is.
Afghanistan collected 197 runs after losing 5 wickets in 38 overs. Now there are two completely new batsmen Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi at the crease. Afghanistan need 138 runs from 72 balls. Afghanistan need to score around 12 runs per over to win. Bangladesh bowlers are bowling quite controlled today. If this continues, it will not be a difficult task for Bangladesh to win this match.
Bangladesh must try to stop Afghanistan within 275 runs. Bangladesh bowlers need to take the wickets of Naib and Nabi quickly. Afghanistan's innings is likely to end within 250 if these two wickets are lost. However, the match is quite enjoyable. Despite batting terribly against Sri Lanka in the first match, Bangladesh batted well in today's match.
