The ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage is wide open, with all four teams—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—still in contention for a place in the final.
Bangladesh edged out Sri Lanka in a nail-biting finish. India dominated Pakistan by chasing down 172 with ease. With two more matches left, the fight for the final spots is set to intensify.
Pakistan has a narrow road to qualification. To book a direct spot in the final, they must win both of their remaining matches first against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, then against Bangladesh on Thursday. India also needs to beat Bangladesh in their final clash for Pakistan’s chances to hold. In a close game, net run rate could play the deciding role.
If Pakistan lose to Sri Lanka, they still have a slim chance. India would then need to defeat both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Pakistan, in return, must beat Bangladesh by a large margin to push their net run rate above the competition.
After their convincing victory over Pakistan, India sits in a strong position. They control their qualification fate, and just one more win guarantees their place in the final. Their healthy net run rate also acts as a safety net in case points are tied.
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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 18, 2025Bangladesh enters the week with growing confidence following their thriller against Sri Lanka. One more win could be enough to secure their place in the final, especially if net run rate works in their favour.
Sri Lanka’s path is toughest. They must beat Pakistan and then rely on the results in the India-Bangladesh clash. Like the others, their qualification hopes may come down to net run rate in this tightly fought stage.
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Every match in the Super Four feels like a final. The top two sides will advance, but with the margins so fine, even small mistakes could cost teams dearly. Fans across Asia are enjoying the rivalries, drama, and sheer unpredictability of this year’s tournament. All eyes now turn to Tuesday’s match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a clash that could reshape the points table and set the stage for the Asia Cup 2025 final.
