New Delhi: Despite losing to the Indian cricket team in the first Super 4 match of the Asia Cup, Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final are alive. Batting first in Sunday’s match, Pakistan scored 171 for 5. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 74 runs helped India achieve the target for the loss of 4 wickets in 18.5 overs. Pakistan have lost twice to India in this Asia Cup, and the odds are set for a close final.
Pakistan lost to India in their first league match of the Asia Cup and then suffered a defeat in the Super 4. After losing two matches in a row to Team India, Pakistani fans are eager to see India face off again. He hopes that his team will win this time. The final equation between India and Pakistan is shaping up but it will all depend on the performance of the other teams as well.
India-Pakistan final equation
The Asia Cup final is to be held on September 28. India is set to reach the title match, and Pakistan is also a potential finalist. The simple solution from here is for Salman Agha’s side to beat Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in their next two matches, and pray that India also beat them both. Bangladesh currently have two points after their win over Sri Lanka. If they lose to Pakistan and India, they will remain on two points. Meanwhile, Pakistan will win their next two matches to reach four points. Sri Lanka have already lost their first match, and if they lose the remaining two Super Four matches, Pakistan will go straight to the final.
Now consider the second equation. If Pakistan wants to reach the final, they have to beat Bangladesh at all costs, and India should also pray that India beats Bangladesh. Because even after losing to Sri Lanka, the team can still reach the final based on net run rate, but a win for Bangladesh and a loss for Pakistan will mean their exit from the tournament.