here is pakistan asia cup qualification scenario after beat srilanka

Pakistan’s chances of making it to the final of Asia Cup 2025 are still on, but the way ahead is complicated. Their loss to India in the Super Four has left them relying not just on wins but even on net run rate (NRR).

Pakistan’s Complicated Path to Asia Cup 2025 Final

In the high-octane match in Dubai on Sunday, Pakistan scored 171–5, but India managed to chase down the runs in 18.5 overs. The defeat hurt Pakistan’s NRR and provided a bolstered position to India in the points table. Abhishek Sharma’s thunderous 74 off 39 deliveries and Shubman Gill’s 47 off 28 balls guaranteed India’s six-wicket victory.

In other matches, Bangladesh thrashed Sri Lanka in a thriller. Chasing 169, they reached the target on the final ball, courtesy Saif Hassan (61) and Towhid Hridoy (58). Mustafizur Rahman was the star of the show with the ball, and Dasun Shanaka’s 64* proved a waste. This win has now opened the Super Four stage for all comers.

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Pakistan’s Qualification Scenarios

For Pakistan, too, there are several options still.

• If they defeat Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, their prospects improve but outcomes of other games will still come into play.
• In the event of one of those matches being lost, qualification might still be achievable, but NRR will then become the determining factor.
• The easiest route: both India and Pakistan sweep all their remaining matches. That would set up the two biggest rivals to meet in the final on September 26.

With games thick and fast, each over and each run might determine the final order of batsmen. Pakistan’s test is not merely to win, but to win comprehensively enough to keep themselves in the running in the NRR stakes.

FAQs

Q1: Can Pakistan still qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final?
Yes, Pakistan can still qualify if they defeat both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, but other match results and NRR will also play a role.

Q2: What happens if Pakistan loses one more match?
If Pakistan loses to either Sri Lanka or Bangladesh, they might still qualify, but only if their NRR remains better than the competitors.

Q3: Which result guarantees a Pakistan vs India final?
If both India and Pakistan win all their remaining Super Four matches, they will face each other in the final on September 26.

Q4: How did Pakistan’s NRR get affected?
Pakistan’s NRR dropped after India chased their target of 171 in just 18.5 overs.

Q5: Which teams are still in contention?
All four teams—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—remain in contention due to the results so far in the Super Four.