While teams rely on match officials to a certain extent for information, NRR calculations are fairly straightforward, and are usually the preserve of the analysts who are part of most high-profile teams’ backroom contingents. There have been precedents to Afghanistan’s situation as well, notably Mumbai Indians’ frenetic chase against Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the IPL 2014 playoffs. Set a target of 190 in 14.3 overs, they got to 189 in that time, but ensured they achieved their net-run-rate target by hitting the next ball for six to finish on 195 in 14.4 overs.