Trott admits Afghanistan have been unaware of NRR permutations

While groups depend on match officers to a sure extent for data, NRR calculations are pretty easy, and are normally the protect of the analysts who’re a part of most high-profile groups’ backroom contingents. There have been precedents to Afghanistan’s state of affairs as effectively, notably Mumbai Indians’ frenetic chase against Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the IPL 2014 playoffs. Set a goal of 190 in 14.3 overs, they bought to 189 in that point, however ensured they achieved their net-run-rate goal by hitting the following ball for six to complete on 195 in 14.4 overs.