New Delhi. The Asia Cup has reached a tense phase in 2025 Group B, where three teams are still struggling for two places in the Super Fore. Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan team, which looked dominated in their first match, suffered a minor defeat by eight runs to Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. With this defeat, the place in the group is confirmed, due to which Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in the race to make it to the final league matches.

The match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on Thursday is a knockout. Sri Lanka’s victory will lead him forward with Bangladesh. Afghanistan’s victory will affect the net run rate, which may end the campaign despite Bangladesh’s two wins. Hong Kong has already been out after three consecutive defeats, now the equation is on the last match of Group B, Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match in Abu Dhabi on September 18 will decide which team manages to secure their place in Super 4.

Asia Cup 2025 Group B Point Table

Team matches won the points NRR
Sri Lanka 2 2 0 4 +1.546
Bangladesh 3 2 1 4 –0.270
Afghanistan 2 1 1 2 -2.150
Hong Kong 3 0 3 0 -2.151

Mathematics for Super 4

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, who has already achieved four points, needs to avoid defeat against Afghanistan. If they do not lose by 71 or more runs (if Afghanistan scored 180 runs while batting first) or 53 or more balls remaining (if Afghanistan chases 120 runs), they will qualify.Afghanistan To make a place in the Super Force, it is necessary to win him against Sri Lanka. If they lose, they will be out. A small win can also exclude Bangladesh due to net run rate. Bangladesh The group phase ended with four points. Now his fate depends on Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan. If Sri Lanka defeats Afghanistan, they will qualify. If Afghanistan wins, Bangladesh’s possibilities depend on the difference of victory. Afghanistan’s huge victory (71+ runs or 53+ balls remaining) will exclude Bangladesh on the basis of net run rate.