But at the end of the day, they were more or less assured of a semifinal berth, such is their advantage over Pakistan on net run rate. To put it in numbers, if Pakistan bat first, they have to beat Bangladesh by 316 runs to overtake New Zealand. For the record, Bangladesh have won their last four encounters with Pakistan. In their first of the last three losses, they had actually fought well with the bat after Taylor and Williamson fell. Roy’s recovery from injury couldn’t have come at a better time as they look a different batting unit when he is around.

Source: Indian Express July 03, 2019 23:41 UTC