New Zealand thrashed Scotland by 240 runs on Thursday at the Bangladesh Sports Institute (BKSP) to set up an intriguing final Group C match between Bangladesh and India.
If the host nation can beat India at the Bangabandhu National Stadium the group will be decided on net-run-rate and New Zealand's large winning margin means even that could be tight.
Earlier in the tournament India and Bangladesh both recorded impressive victories over Scotland, so New Zealand went into today's match in need of big runs and quick wickets.
After being put in, New Zealand's batsmen upheld their side of the bargin. Opener Liam Chrisp raced to 48 off 47 balls before falling lbw to Gordon Allan.
Chrisp's partner Bradley-John Watling was joined at the crease by Brad Wilson and the pair tore into Scotland's bowling attack. They put on 273 for the second wicket before Watling was caught out in the 48th over on 154. Wilson finished the innings unbeaten on 144 from 118 balls with the team score an impressive 389 for 2.
In the second innings, the New Zealand bowlers provided an equally important contribution. Five bowlers picked up wickets as Scotland struggled for runs at the picturesque venue.
Wickets fell at regular intervals and only a patient innings of 60 from Kasim Farid delayed the inevitable New Zealand victory as Scotland were bowled out for 149 in 33 overs.
New Zealand team manager Kevin Pulley was pleased with the manner of the victory.
"The result was important to us today," said Pulley.
"If Bangladesh beat India tomorrow, the group will come down to net-run-rate. Our batsmen got some good time at the crease today and all of our players did their bit.
"It is now out of our hands and we will be watching the match tomorrow very closely indeed."
Bangladesh's match against India begins at 9am local time and will be televised around the world. If India wins, India and New Zealand will qualify for the Super League. If Bangladesh wins, three teams will be tied on four points and net-run-rate will determine which side progresses.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has offered free entry to tomorrow's match to local school children.
