The match against Afghanistan was a do-or-die battle for the Tigers. In that fight, Litton Das and Co managed a brief smile. In a tense and thrilling contest, Bangladesh stayed alive in the tournament with an eight-run victory. However, their progress to the next round still hinges on several 'ifs' and 'buts'. For Bangladesh, the simplest scenario is a Sri Lanka win: if the Lankans beat Afghanistan on Thursday in their final group match, Bangladesh will advance alongside them. But if Afghanistan win, the equation becomes more complicated. Ekush Tapader reports from Abu Dhabi.