"Pakistan's five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 has ensured that all teams in the Super Fours round of the regional cricket tournament have a chance of qualifying for the final. While Bangladesh, India and Pakistan still have their fate in their own hands, Sri Lanka are hanging on with a hope and a prayer that three matches go their way, including two that do not involve them."
"The Tigers began the Super Fours with a roar as they held their nerve to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in a last-over finish on Saturday. The win brought them two points and a net run rate (NRR) of 0.121, which keeps them in the mix as the three best-placed teams for the final. A win over India in their match on Wednesday will further strengthen Bangladesh's chances of qualifying for the final."
"India are the only unbeaten side in the tournament and have the strongest position in the Super Fours stage after beating Pakistan comprehensively on Sunday. Their NRR stands at 0.689, helping the Twenty20 world champions maintain the top spot on the Super Fours points table. If India beat Bangladesh on Wednesday, they will qualify for the final and will await the winners of the match between Bangladesh and Pakistan."
Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka left all Super Fours teams still able to reach the Asia Cup final. Bangladesh earned two points and an NRR of 0.121 after a last-over win over Sri Lanka, and a win over India would significantly boost their qualification chances. India remain unbeaten with an NRR of 0.689 and will secure a final berth with victory over Bangladesh, then await the Bangladesh–Pakistan result. Pakistan recovered to reach second place with two points and an NRR of 0.226. Sri Lanka's progression requires three favourable results, including two matches not involving them.
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