The Asia Cup 2025 is now in its final stages, and the race for the final has become incredibly exciting. In the first match of the Super-4 stage, India defeated Pakistan, making their path to the final easier. Meanwhile, Pakistan kept their hopes of reaching the final alive by beating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.
Sports News: The Asia Cup 2025 has now entered its final phase. Only 4 matches are left in the tournament, including the final match on September 28. The race to reach the final has become very interesting. In the Super-4 stage, India and Bangladesh registered victories in their opening matches, while Pakistan secured their first Super-4 win by defeating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. With this victory, the Pakistan team has kept its hopes of reaching the Asia Cup final alive.
Super-4 to Final Equation
Only four matches are now left in the Super-4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025, including the final on September 28. India and Bangladesh had secured wins in their initial matches. Subsequently, Pakistan registered their first Super-4 victory by defeating Sri Lanka. Based on the Super-4 results, the complete equation for reaching the final is as follows:
India's Situation
- If India wins their Super-4 match against Bangladesh today, September 24, in Dubai, then:
- Sri Lanka's exit from the tournament is confirmed.
- Team India will directly reach the final.
- In this scenario, the Pakistan vs. Bangladesh match on September 25 will determine the other finalist.
Pakistan's Prospects
- If Pakistan defeats Bangladesh and India loses to Sri Lanka:
- The Pakistan team will directly reach the final.
- If Pakistan defeats Bangladesh, India loses to Bangladesh, but India then beats Sri Lanka in their last Super-4 match:
- India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will all have 4 points each.
- In this situation, the two finalists will be chosen based on Net Run Rate.
- The team with the better Net Run Rate will secure a spot in the final.
- If Pakistan loses to Bangladesh and India also loses both of their remaining matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka:
Bangladesh's team will be guaranteed a spot in the final.
India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan will then all have 2 points each, and the second finalist team will be chosen based on a better Net Run Rate. The equation for this Super-4 stage is incredibly exciting for viewers and fans. India's presence in the final is almost certain, but the determination of the second finalist team will depend on the results of the matches on September 24 and 25.
