September 17, 2025
Group B of the Asia Cup 2025 has come down to a nail-biting finish, and the final group clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will decide who marches into the Super Four.
|
Team |
M |
W |
L |
NRR |
Pts |
|
SL |
2 |
2 |
0 |
+1.546 |
4 |
|
BAN |
3 |
2 |
1 |
-0.270 |
4 |
|
AFG |
2 |
1 |
1 |
+2.150 |
2 |
|
HK |
3 |
0 |
3 |
-2.151 |
0 |
Sri Lanka sit comfortably at the top with two wins from two games, backed by a healthy net run rate of +1.546. Bangladesh are second with four points but carry the burden of a negative NRR at -0.270. Afghanistan, meanwhile, have two points from two matches, but boast the best net run rate in the group at +2.150. Hong Kong, winless after three games, are already out of contention.
The equation for Afghanistan is simple but tense. They must beat Sri Lanka to stay alive. A win would put them level with Bangladesh on four points, and Afghanistan’s stronger net run rate would carry them into the Super Four. For Bangladesh to qualify, Sri Lanka needs to win. If Afghanistan do manage a victory, it would have to be by a huge margin of around 70 runs with plenty of balls to spare for Bangladesh to stay ahead on net run rate. The entire fate of Group B now rests on this decisive clash.
It all comes down to this: every run, every wicket, every over could swing the group’s fate. Fans can expect nothing short of high drama as this final group game holds the power to rewrite the Super Four lineup.