Asia Cup: How Pakistan Can Reach Final?

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Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the final suffered an early blow in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup 2025, suffering a 6-wicket defeat against India.

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The defeat doesn't end Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the final, as it wasn't a knockout semi-final that they faced against India.

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Pakistan face Sri Lanka in their next match on September 23. SL won all three matches in the group stage but lost against Bangladesh in Super 4.

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Pakistan have to beat Sri Lanka at all costs, else their elimination from the tournament would become a mere formality.

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If Pakistan do go on to beat Sri Lanka, they would next face Bangladesh on September 25. A victory would all but guarantee their progression to the final.

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It also has to be noted that neither Bangladesh, nor Sri Lanka is out of the qualification race for the final.

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While India made a brilliant start by beating Pakistan in their opening Super 4 match of the Asia Cup, their progression isn't confirmed yet.

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To make it to the final, India have to win at least one more match. Team India faces Bangladesh on September 24 for their next match.

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