The Asia Cup Super Four lineup is now complete. Sri Lanka march on undefeated. India will be in action tomorrow against Oman in the final game before the Super Four stage. They also have the chance to enter the next phase as undefeated. Do join us tomorrow for the live coverage of that game. That's it from us!

Bangladesh enter Super Four as Sri Lanka have beaten Afghanistan by six wickets. A match-winning knock of 74* (53) from Kusal Mendis ensures Sri Lanka chase down 170 with nine balls to spare. Bangladesh fans, who were sitting with the Sri Lanka supporters in the crowd, are going wild at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Their bitter rivals have just done them a massive favour. Is this the end of the 'Naagin' derby? Only would time would tell. For now, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh can enjoy as they are both going to the Super Four stage.

Another expensive over and Afghanistan now stare at elimination. Just 10 needed of the two overs. This run chase will not only be celebrated in Colombo, but also on Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet. Bangladesh can take a sigh relief, almost

The two Mendis' are standing in the way of Afghanistan and Super 4 qualification. Just 28 needed off the last 21 balls. Bangladesh players and fans must be waiting with baited breath. Sri Lanka are about to do them a massive favour 

Rashid looks in visible pain as he lands awkwardly after attempting a direct hit at the non-striker's end. Goes down immediately, holding his back. His teammates look worried as he has a history of back injuries. Has been operated a few times as well. However, Rashid is back up on his feet, and looks like he will continue bowling as well. 

Noor strikes and Afghanistan are hanging on by a thread! catch it is the cry, and Rashid dives forward to catch. A good partnership was brewing between Asalanka and Mendis. The Sri Lanka skipper has to go back

Charith Asalanka c Rashid Khan b Noor Ahmad 17 (12)

SL: 119/4 (14.5)

And, Sri Lanka have qualified for the Super Four. Now to decide who joins them from this group! Afghanistan must win this to qualify, or else Bangladesh will replace them in the next round. Congratulations to the Island nation!

Mujeeb strikes! Perera feathers it through to Gurbaz, who pouches a smart chance. Excellent bowling from Mujeeb. Sri Lanka only need a handful to qualify, not really a blow for them. However, Afghanistan can surely pull it off and knock Bangladesh out

Kusal Perera c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman 28 (20)

SL: 92/2 (11.2)

Misjudged by Atal, and that could prove costly! Perera drops down to one knee and slashes it towards deep mid wicket. Atal charged in for the catch, but sees the ball going over his head. Just SL need 19 more to qualify

SL: 82/2 (10)

Afghanistan have pegged back Sri Lanka slightly. After impressing with the bat, Nabi has bowled two excellent overs to lead his side's second fightback. It's 60/2 after eight overs. Sri Lanka also playing smartly as they need just 41 runs to qualify

Nabi strikes! This man cannot do anything wrong today. Strikes with just his second ball to send Mishara back to the dugout. Soft dismissal. The ball dips on Mishara late and he has to reach out in front on the drive. Can't keep it down and hits it straight at extra cover

Kamil Mishara c Ibrahim Zadran b Mohammad Nabi 4 (10)

SL: 47/2 (5.2)

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21 - Mohammad Nabi v IRE, Greater Noida, 2017

21 - Gulbadin Naib v IND, Bengaluru, 2024

Sri Lanka might be chasing 170, but they only need 101 runs to qualify. Despite losing an early wicket, they are in a comfortable position to achieve that. Mendis is batting brilliantly at one end. They are 38/1 after four overs

Confident appeal for caught behind! Nothing from the umpire there. Rashid Khan takes the review. Replays and ultra edge confirm that there was no spike. Afghanistan waste their review and Mishara survives

SL: 24/2 (2.5)

Nissanka pulls it straight to short fine leg! He didn't middle this properly and Afghanistan have the breakthrough. Easy catch for Mujeeb. Rashid Khan and co. rejoice

Pathum Nissanka c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Azmatullah Omarzai 6 (5)

SL: 22/1 (2.2)

Sri Lanka have scored 9 runs in the first over. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled the over for Afghanistan. Pathum Nissanka welcomed the pacer with a four that had come off a thick outside edge, while Kusal Mendis scored the second boundary while cutting the ball over the point fielder. 

5 six in as many balls! Nabi takes the game to Wellalage! Perishes on the final ball while trying to steal a double. He also completed the joint-fastest T20I half-century for Afghanistan, taking just 20 balls to reach there. What a finish to the innings. Afghanistan are back in the mix after a big final over, thanks to Nabi. Sri Lanka to chase 170

AFG: 169/8 (20)

Chameera finishes with 1/50, the most expensive spell of his T20 career. He almost had Nabi in the previous over, only for Wellalage to drop a sitter. Wellalage is going to bowl the final over and will look to make amends

AFG: 137/7 (19)

Three back-to-back boundaries! Excellent batting from Nabi. Chameera went for the yorker every time but luck was not in his side. Fortune favouring the brave here.

AFG: 132/7 (18.3)

Thushara nails the slower yorker! Big shout for LBW and the umpire raises the finger. Rashid has his hand up signalling for the DRS. However, he didn't notice that the ball rolled onto the stumps after hitting pad and bat

Rashid Khan b Thushara 24 (23)

AFG: 114/7 (17.1)

Six runs! Nabi read the slower one and deposits this over wide long-on. Goes through the line fully and launches it over long on! Spoils Chameera's over

AFG: 114/6 (17)

Dropped by Wellalage! Looked like a regulation catch. Nabi hits it flat to deep backward square leg. Chameera not happy with Wellalage, who makes a mess of it. Rare fielding error from Sri Lanka today

AFG: 107/6 (16.2)

Back-to-back boundaries for Rashid! Brings out the no-look six! Clears his front leg and then shovels it over deep mid wicket. Gets the ideal connection to take this all the way. Big over for Afghanistan

AFG: 101/6 (14.3)

What a catch! Chameera almost made a meal of it, but eventually pulls off a stunner. Zadran dances down the track and drags the heave wide of long-on. Chameera makes excellent recovery after almost overruning it 

Ibrahim Zadran c Chameera b Wellalage 24 (27)

AFG: 79/6 (12.1)

Omarzai has chopped on! Might not have picked the slower one and swipes too early. Only manages an under-edge onto the stumps, and Afghanistan in real trouble now! Can they get to 120?

Azmatullah Omarzai b Shanaka 6 (4)

AFG 71/5 (11.3)

What a catch! Pressure gets the better of Rasooli. Chameera entices him with a short ball, and he jumps into the air and throws the bat at it. Great balancing act from Perera as he claims the catch. Replays confirm it was a legal catch

Darwish Rasooli c Perera b Chameera 9 (16)

AFG: 64/4 (10.3)

Afghanistan are 63/3 halfway into their innings. They have not scored a boundary in the last 41 balls. Zadran and Rasooli need to pull up their socks. Asalanka deserves credit for getting the spinners on early. 

Afghanistan are 52/3 after eight! Thushara has left them with a lot to ponder. 29 balls since the last boundary. Afghanistan have lost 24 wickets in Overs 1-6 in 11 T20Is post the T20 WC 2024, their run-rate (6.36) and average (17.50) being the lowest among the 12 full-member teams in the timeframe.

Thushara gets three in the powerplay! Afghanistan are in real trouble! This is almost unplayable from Thushara. Atal misses the drive. The ball bursts through bat and pads to rattle the stumps. SL on top!

Sediqullah Atal b Thushara 18 (14)

AFG: 40/3 (4.5)

Janat comes and goes! Thushara has two in the same over. Afghanistan in deep trouble. He cleans him up with a jaffa.  Janat gets squared up and sees the ball hit the top of off. What a delivery!

Karim Janat b Thushara 1 (3)

AFG: 32/2 (2.6)

Thushara strikes and Sri Lanka have the big fish! Gurbaz dances down the track and then has a wild swipe across the line. However, he loses his shape, he only skews it off the outside edge. Perera tracks it all the way at short third, and takes a great catch.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz c Perera b Thushara 14 (8)

AFG: 26/1 (2.1)

Back-to-back boundaries for Atal! Back of a length just outside off, and Atal slashes this between cover and point. A six followed by a four. Good start to Chameera's over. If these two do well, their team will do well.

AFG: 18/0 (1.2)

Afghanistan end first over with eight runs on the board, courtesy on Gurbaz's boundary on the fourth ball. Interesting move from Afghanistan to give Gurbaz the first over. Atal was dismissed off the very first ball in the chase against Bangladesh. Plus, he is much more affective against left-handed bowlers.

AFG: 8/0 (1)

Gurbaz and Sediqullah will open the batting and have a crucial part to play at the top of the order. Thushara will bowl the first ball. Gurbaz to face the first ball, with a slip in place. We are in for a cracker!

The players line up for their respective national anthems. Afghanistan are up first, followed by Sri Lanka. In the meantime, here's how Bangladesh can enter Super 4s if Afghanistan win today. 

If Afghanistan score 150, Sri Lanka would have to score 84 or fewer to get eliminated. If they score more than that but fail to win the game, Bangladesh will be out.

So, Wellalage comes in. Theekshana is the man to make way for him. Interesting choice, but a sensilble one. Can bowl in the powerplay and bat a bit as well. Dropping a batter here could've been suicidal, considering Sri Lanka's recent history of collapses

Charith Asalanka: I would have done the same thing. We have spoken about our middle order batting, we have two in-form openers and that is an advantage for us. We have to improve our middle order batting, we want to execute than talking.

Rashid Khan: We would like to bat first. Runs on the board is important on this wicket. It is a must-win game, we have to keep it simple and do the basics right. It is a new surface, we have played a lot in Abu Dhabi, 165+ is a good score.

Rashid Khan wins toss and Afghanistan will bat first. They make two changes as Rasooli and Mujeeb come in for Ghazanfar and Naib. Rashid says 170-180 could be a good total on this track. Sri Lanka make a change of their own as Dunith Wellalage replaces Maheesh Theekshana.

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium tends to be one of the higher-scoring venues in the UAE, but slower bowlers could have the final say. 

Spinners could play a major role in deciding the outcome of this tie. While Afghanistan have Rashid Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga remains key to Sri Lanka's hopes. In general, both teams have strong bowling line-ups but will want their batters to fire.

Afghanistan have the best Net Run-Rate in Group B. However, they have to win, or else Bangladesh get in ahead of them. Sri Lanka chances of mission out are minor, but cricket is a game of uncertainties. They merely have to avoid being handed an all-time thrashing.

A very good evening to our readers! We are back for the coverage of what promises to be a thrilling Asia Cup tie. Future of three Group B teams is at stakes. Bangladesh, having finished their campaign with two wins from three, wait with bated breath as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan exchange blows.

Just under 30 minutes left for the toss in Abu Dhabi!