India confirmed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after a 41-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Fours clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The result also knocked Sri Lanka out of the tournament, leaving Pakistan and Bangladesh to fight for the remaining spot in the summit clash.Batting first, India posted 168 for 6 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a blistering 75 off 37 balls, supported by Hardik Pandya’s 38. Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to contain the oppposition, with only Saif Hassan keeping things tight in his two overs.
In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for 127 in 19.3 overs. Jasprit Bumrah struck early and returned figures of 2 for 18, while Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three and two wickets respectively. Axar Patel also chipped in with a key breakthrough as India’s attack sealed the win with 3 balls to spare.
Qualification scenarios
India: With two wins from two matches in the Super Fours, India sit on top of the table with four points and a +1.357 net run rate. This guarantees their place in the final regardless of their last game against Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka: For Sri Lanka, the losses in both their opening fixtures means they are out of contention. Their match against India on Friday will have no impact on the qualification race for the final.
How can Pakistan play India again in the final
That leaves Thursday’s Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash as a virtual semifinal. Both teams have two points from two matches, but Pakistan hold a slight edge with a better net run rate. The winner of that match will progress to meet India in the final, while the loser will exit the competition.Current Super Fours standings:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.357 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.226 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.969 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.590 |
