Colombo: India has already secured a spot in the final, having emerged victorious in both of their Super Four encounters against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. They stand as the sole team to achieve this feat, assuring their presence in the ultimate showdown while Pakistan’s quest remains.
In contrast, Sri Lanka, alongside Pakistan, has managed to win one match each while suffering a loss in the Super Four stage. Both teams clinched victories against Bangladesh, but Sri Lanka holds a slightly superior net run rate (NRR) compared to Pakistan. Pakistan faced a significant setback after their crushing 228-run defeat against India, causing their NRR to plummet to -1.892.
Bangladesh is officially eliminated from contention for the final, having suffered defeats in both of their matches.
Qualification scenario
India leads the pack with four points in the Super Four stage, cementing their spot in the final.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan each have accumulated two points.
In a pivotal showdown on September 14, the Green Shirts and the Lankan Tigers will face off in a must-win clash. The winner of this contest will earn the coveted ticket to the final, ensuring their place in the championship match.
What happens if rain washes out remaining matches?
But what if unfavorable weather conditions intervene and the remaining matches are washed out by rain?
For India, such a scenario holds no consequence, as they have already secured their final berth. Similarly, Bangladesh remains out of the running for the final.
Asia Cup schedule of remaining matches
September 14 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
September 15 – Bangladesh vs India Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
September 17 – Final in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
