Asia Cup 2023: Will Pakistan or Sri Lanka face India in the final match, know all the equations

Asia Cup Final: After Pakistan, India has reached the final of Asia Cup 2023 with the victory over Sri Lanka. Only two matches are left in the Super-4 stage of this tournament. Pakistan has a match with Sri Lanka on Thursday and India has to play against Bangladesh on 15 September. On the basis of the matches so far, it can be said that India can face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final. Apart from the match, rain can also play an important role in it. In such a situation, to know which team can reach the final, first take a look at the points table.

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final equations

All the teams have to play three matches each and everyone has played two matches each. In such India Tops with 4 points. Other teams have a chance to score maximum 2 more points. In such a situation, even if India loses to Bangladesh, on the basis of points and run-rate, it will get entry in the final. Whereas for Pakistan and Sri Lanka, victory in today’s match is necessary to reach the final. Let us know how many types of equations can be formed to reach the final.

bangla desh out

With India’s win against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh is out of the race for the final. It has 0 points and even if it wins the next match against India, it will not get a chance to enter the final. With 4 points, India will reach the finals despite the defeat.

‘Do or die’ situation for Pakistan

Actually, the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on September 14 is like a semi-final. Whichever team wins among the two will reach the finals. In such a situation, if Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka, then it will get a chance to enter the final. But if the match is canceled due to rain, then due to lagging behind in net run rate, he may be out of the race for the final. In such a situation, there is no other option for him except victory.

Sri Lanka in an advantageous position

If Sri Lanka beats Pakistan on Thursday, they will get a chance to play India in the final. If the match is canceled due to rain on Thursday, then both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will get 1 point each. Sri Lanka has the lead on the basis of net run rate and its chances of reaching the final will increase. In such a situation, rain can prove beneficial for Sri Lanka. If the remaining two matches are also washed out by rain, then Sri Lanka and India will play the final.

Posted By: Shailendra Kumar