Under the leadership of Salman Ali Aga, Pakistan scored their first points in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Stage with a five -wicket win over Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, 23 September. After the result, three teams, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, are in dispute for a place in the finals of the eight-team tournament.
Sri Lanka suffered its second direct loss in the Asia Cup Super Force, making his path very challenging. With only one Super Four Match remaining, Lanka Lions will now rely on other results to secure a place in the final. In particular, they remain in mathematical dispute for the finals.
How can India secure a place in the Asia Cup 2025 finals?
India has dominated the Asia Cup in 2025, winning all its matches with commanding performance with both bat and ball. He is one of the toughest teams to defeat the Super Four Stage.
With the remaining two games, India has the advantage due to their net run rate (NRR). Men in Blue will take Bangladesh in their next match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 23 September. A win over Bangladesh will take place in all finals.
Even if India loses against Bangladesh, they will not be abolished. He can still reach the clash of the summit with a win against Sri Lanka in his final Super Four Stage Match, thank you for his better net run rate.
How can Pakistan secure a place in the Asia Cup 2025 finals?
Pakistan has promoted its opportunities to reach the cup final after winning Sri Lanka. His path in the final now depends on the results of the upcoming matches. If India defeats Bangladesh, the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh can become a virtual semi -final.
However, if Bangladesh defeated India, Pakistan will need to cross Bangladesh and then wait for the result of the match between India and Sri Lanka to keep their hopes alive.
If Sri Lanka defeats India in its last Super four games, Pakistan will qualify for the finals directly. But if India wins, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh can all finish with four points, and two teams with the best net run rate will proceed to the clash of the summit.
How can Bangladesh Asia Cup secure a place in the 2025 final?
Bangladesh Cup is in a difficult situation. He will play two matches against India and Pakistan within 24 hours. A win against India will increase the chances of reaching the final, but their poor net run rate is not guaranteed qualification.
Bangladesh needs a wide victory over India. If they fail to defeat India, they will have to face victory against Pakistan to be in a dispute.
If India loses its next two matches, Bangladesh can also be eligible. In a scenario where India, Pakistan and Bangladesh all end with four points, two teams with the best net run rate will move forward in the finals.
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