Asia Cup 2025: Tight Race for Super 4 spots in Group B heats Up
The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage qualification from Group B is down to the wire,with Sri Lanka,Afghanistan,and Bangladesh all vying for the two available spots. Sri Lanka currently leads the group with four points, followed by Afghanistan and Bangladesh, both on two points, but Afghanistan has a game in hand.
Sri Lanka’s path: Sri Lanka tops Group B with four points from two wins. A victory in their final match against Afghanistan will guarantee their advancement. Even if Afghanistan wins against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will still qualify. However, a Bangladesh win over Afghanistan would create a virtual knockout scenario between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Bangladesh’s Outlook: Bangladesh needs Sri Lanka to defeat Afghanistan to secure their place in the Super 4. If Afghanistan beats Sri Lanka, all three teams will finish with four points, and net run-rate will determine the second qualifier alongside Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan’s Challenge: Afghanistan must defeat Sri Lanka in their remaining match to reach four points and force a net run-rate calculation among all three teams. A loss to Sri Lanka would see Bangladesh advance with Sri Lanka to the Super 4 stage.