Asia Cup 2025 Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka storm into Super 4s, Bangladesh join the party as Afghanistan bow out

Sri Lanka wrapped up their group stage campaign in style, brushing aside Afghanistan by six wickets to book their spot in the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2025. The win also paved the way for Bangladesh to qualify as Group B’s second entrant, leaving Afghanistan eliminated despite flashes of brilliance.

Chasing 170 in Dubai, the islanders rode on a sparkling unbeaten 66 from Kusal Mendis and a fiery new-ball burst from Nuwan Thusara, who picked four wickets inside the Powerplay. Sri Lanka crossed the finish line with ten balls to spare, notching up their third win in as many matches.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, owed much of their total to Mohammad Nabi, who produced late fireworks by hammering five consecutive sixes in the final over. He fell short of joining the rare “six sixes in an over” club, dismissed for 60 (22 balls) off the last delivery.

Bangladesh through, Afghanistan out

With Afghanistan losing to both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, their solitary win over Hong Kong wasn’t enough to progress. Bangladesh’s earlier victory against Afghanistan in a nail-biting eight-run affair proved decisive, as they finished second in Group B with four points.

Hong Kong endured a forgettable campaign, ending bottom of the table with no wins from three outings.

Group A: India & Pakistan dominate

Over in Group A, India and Pakistan booked their berths in the Super 4s. India have looked the most commanding side so far — crushing UAE by nine wickets (chasing down 57 in just 4.3 overs) before brushing past Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided contest.

Pakistan, despite the heavy defeat to India, claimed their place with wins over Oman and UAE. UAE sit third with one win from three matches, while Oman have yet to open their account.

Points table after Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Group A

Position	Team	Match	Won	Lost	Tied	N/R	Points	NRR
1	India	2	2	0	0	0	4	+10.483
2	Pakistan	3	2	1	0	0	4	+1.790
3	UAE	3	1	2	0	0	2	-1.984
4	Oman	2	0	2	0	0	0	-3.375

Group B

Position	Team	Match	Won	Lost	Tied	N/R	Points	NRR
1	Sri Lanka	3	3	0	0	0	6	+1.278
2	Bangladesh	3	2	1	0	0	4	-0.270
3	Afghanistan	3	1	2	0	0	2	+1.241
4	Hong Kong	3	0	3	0	0	0	-2.151

How the group stage unfolded

• Opening sparks: Afghanistan kicked off the tournament by thrashing Hong Kong by 94 runs. Pakistan followed by steamrolling Oman by 93 runs.
  
• India’s early dominance: India’s opening game saw them chase down UAE’s 57-run target in record time, and their second match ended with a convincing seven-wicket win against Pakistan.
  
• Sri Lanka’s steady rise: The Lankans started by outclassing Bangladesh, edged Hong Kong in a tricky chase, and then stamped authority over Afghanistan.
  
• Bangladesh’s resilience: After their opening defeat, Bangladesh revived their campaign with a thrilling win over Afghanistan and later swept past Hong Kong.
  
• Eliminations: Oman and Hong Kong, both winless, bowed out early. Afghanistan’s late defeat sealed their exit despite Nabi’s fireworks.
  
  

What’s next in the Asia Cup 2025

With the group stage done, the focus now shifts to the Super 4s. India face Oman in their last group game on Friday, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh lock horns in the first Super 4 clash on Saturday.

The final of the continental event is scheduled for September 28 in Dubai.