Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 has reached the final stage of its group stage. There are now only two matches left in the tournament. The recently played Pakistan vs UAE match has made the picture of Group A even more exciting.
Pakistan won the match by 41 runs to secure the semi-finals, but despite this, they could not get the top spot in the group.
Pakistan’s disputed victory
In the match played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Pakistan batted first and scored 146 runs. In reply, the UAE team was reduced to 105 runs, and Pakistan won the match by 41 runs. However, there has been some controversy about this victory, as questions were raised about the umpiring and some decisions. Despite this, Pakistan strengthened its position in the points table.
Group A Status
Even after Pakistan’s victory, India remains at the top of Group A because its net run rate is much better than Pakistan’s. India has won the two matches played so far and has a net run rate of +4.793. At the same time, Pakistan won two out of three matches and lost one but has a net run rate of +1.790.
India will play their last group match against Oman on September 19. This match will also be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. After this match, the final equation of Group A will be decided.
Group B status
Sri Lanka has been unbeaten in Group B so far. He has won both of the two matches he has played and secured the top spot. Sri Lanka’s net run rate is +1.546.
In second place is Bangladesh, which have won two out of three matches and lost one. However, due to the weak net run rate (-0.270), he is behind Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan and Hong Kong are ranked third and fourth, respectively. The match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on September 18 will finalize the equation of Group B.
Asia Cup 2025: Updated Points Table
Group A
| team | Played | Live | Losers | numerical figure | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| India (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +4.793 |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.790 |
| Uae (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.984 |
| Oman (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.375 |
Group B
| team | Played | Live | Losers | numerical figure | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.546 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.270 |
| afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2.150 |
| Hong kong (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.151 |
conclusion
The thrill of the group stage in the Asia Cup 2025 is at its peak. Pakistan’s controversial win has made the match in Group A more interesting. Both India and Sri Lanka are at the top of their respective groups and are seen as strong contenders for the semi-finals. In the coming days, India vs Oman and Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan will decide which teams will make it to the Super Four.
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