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Here's how Pakistan can qualify for Asia Cup 2023 final

Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat against India in the Super Four match of the 2023 Asia Cup, losing by a massive margin of 228 runs in Colombo on Monday

Here's how Pakistan can qualify for Asia Cup 2023 final PHOTO: AFP

India have secured their place in the final of 2023 Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka by 41 runs in the Super 4 clash on Tuesday in Colombo.

India are on the top spot in the Super 4 standings of the Asia Cup 2023 with 4 points, with a game remaining against Bangladesh, who are now out of the tournament.

Despite a humiliating loss to India, Pakistan still have a chance of making it to the final of the tournament.

Prior to facing India, Pakistan had convincingly defeated Bangladesh in the Super 4 phase. However, Pakistan now have only one match remaining in the Super 4 stage, against Sri Lanka.

With Pakistan and Sri Lanka both having 2 points after two Super 4 matches, their encounter on Thursday is now a virtual semi-final - whoever wins will meet India in the final.

If Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match is washed out due to rain, Sri Lanka will qualify for the final as they hold a superior net run rate (-0.200) compared to Pakistan (-1.892).

 

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is now a straight shootout - whoever wins will meet India in the Final. If SL vs Pak is washed out, Sri Lanka will qualify for the final. #AsiaCup23

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 12, 2023