08-06-2017, 20:37
All eyes on Cardiff tomorrow, where New Zealand face Bangladesh. Loser goes home, winner gives themselves a half-chance of progression. Crucially, as the weather forecast for Birmingham on Saturday looks grim, there's a possibility that Australia might end up having all three of their group games washed out; in the event of that happening, the winner of tomorrow's match would also need a positive run-rate to qualify.
In other words, a close win may not be enough. One side really needs to hammer the other to give themselves the best possible chance.
In other words, a close win may not be enough. One side really needs to hammer the other to give themselves the best possible chance.
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