Asia Cup: Bangladesh stay alive in Super 4 race with 8-run win vs Afghanistan

Hong Kong, China, has already been eliminated from the tournament, having lost all three of its matches. The fight between the remaining three teams is now one of net run rate. Let us see what Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh need to make it to the Super Four.

Sri Lanka sit at the top with four points from two matches and a healthy net run rate of +1.546. Bangladesh have completed their assignments for the league and also have four points under their belt, but the catch for them is their poor net run rate of -0.270. Afghanistan have two points and have one more match to go, but have the advantage of a sparkling net run rate of +2.150.

If Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan, the equation is straightforward. They will finish with six points and top the group. Bangladesh, despite having a negative net run rate, will be the second team to qualify from the group with four points. Curtains will be drawn over the campaign of Afghanistan, who will bow out of the competition with two points.