In the next match, the red-green team defeated Zimbabwe by 3 runs in the drama of the last ball. Although the path to the realization of that dream is quite difficult, because, at the end of the first three rounds of the Super Twelve ‘B’ group, five teams have a chance to go to the last four. Only the Netherlands has been confirmed. The team has lost three matches in a row.

However, Bangladesh’s equation is easier than that of Pakistan and Zimbabwe in making sure the semi-finals. If they lose their remaining two matches against India and Pakistan, Shakib’s ticket to the semis will be cut. No need to wait for anything else. Then Bangladesh will not have to pay attention to the net run rate.

Whatever the net run rate, they will enter the semi-finals with 8 points from five matches. But if India and Pakistan lose any one match. That’s when the equation becomes difficult. Bangladesh will then have to look at the other matches in the group.
One has to look at the current points table to understand this. South Africa is in a strong position with 5 points after winning two out of three matches. Their net run rate is also excellent at 2.772. In any case, the Proteas are guaranteed a semi if they win a match
Meanwhile, Bangladesh and India have equal 4 points in three matches with two wins and one loss. However, India is second in net run rate where India is 0.844 Bangladesh – is 1.533.

Then Zimbabwe is in the fourth position with 3 points. But their net run rate is higher than Bangladesh – 0.050. Pakistan is in the 5th position. They have one win and two losses in three matches. Babar Azam’s points are only 2. The point says that if India wins the last two matches against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the semi-finals are guaranteed. Babar Azam’s points will be 6 in 5 matches if the Tigers lose against Pakistan and Pakistan also beat South Africa in their other match.

If India beat Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, Kohli’s points will be 8 in five matches. Then India and South Africa will go to the semi with 8 and 7 points. But if India wins against Bangladesh but loses to Zimbabwe, then South Africa and Zimbabwe are likely to get 7 or more points.
Babar Azam’s points will be 6 in 5 matches if the Tigers lose against Pakistan and Pakistan also beat South Africa in their other match.
If India beat Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, Kohli’s points will be 8 in five matches. After that, India and South Africa will go to the semis with 8 and 7 points.

But if India wins against Bangladesh but loses to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zimbabwe are likely to get 7 or more points. And if India wins against Zimbabwe and loses to Bangladesh, then Bangladesh and South Africa can go to the last four. On the other hand, if Pakistan loses one of the last two matches, all hope is over for Pakistan. Babar Azam has no choice but to win against South Africa and Bangladesh. Even then these two teams have to lose by a big margin. After that, Babar Azam’s team can go to the last four if other results are in favor.

For example, Pakistan won the last two matches and India lost to Bangladesh. Then India won against Zimbabwe. If this happens, the 3 Asian teams will have 6 points each. Pakistan will be more likely to make it to the semi-finals as they are slightly ahead in run rate.
Zimbabwe’s situation is similar to that of Pakistan. If they lose one of the last two matches, the farewell bell will ring for Sikander Raza and his team.

In the remaining two matches, their opponents are Netherlands and India. If they win both matches, they will reach the top four. Losing even one match will end the hope. Bangladesh will face India in Adelaide on Wednesday in the race for the last four. Where there is a 70 percent chance of rain. So India has to think about nature’s bugs too.