Rashid Khan left dejected after Asia Cup 2023 exit, was unaware Of NRR Scenario

On September 5th, the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan saw the latter score 291 runs in 50 overs

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During the chase, Mohammed Nabi played a solid knock as he scored 65 runs off 32 balls, including 5 sixes

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At 289/8 in the 37th over, Mujeeb ur Rahman got caught at long-on, and Rashid Khan slumped to his knees as his team was eliminated from the competition

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Unaware of the scenario, Afghanistan could have finished above Sri Lanka's NRR had they reached 293 after 37.2 overs, 294 after 37.3, 295 after 37.5 overs, 296 after 38 overs, or 297 after 38.1 overs

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Simply, a big hit by the next batter, Fazalhaq Farooqi, or giving the strike to Rashid could have helped them finish the game easily

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