How Bangladesh can still qualify for Asia Cup 2025 final: Explained

Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has been somewhat mixed journey but the team are in a strong position at the moment. The Bangla Tigers have recorded two wins in the group stage, defeating Hong Kong and Afghanistan while their only defeat came a strong Sri Lankan team.

In the Super Fours, however, Bangladesh produced a brilliant comeback by defeating Sri Lanka in their second meeting. The four-wicket victory not only avenged their earlier group-stage loss but also boosted their standing in the race for a place in the finals. As of now, they occupy third place in the Super Fours points table with two points.

With two matches remaining, Bangladesh are still very much in the mix. Their first goal will be to keep the momentum going and give themselves the best chance of qualifying for the final of the continental tournament.

Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh’s Qualification Scenarios

So far, Bangladesh have played one match in the Super Fours, winning it and collecting two crucial points with a net run rate of 0.121. They now face two tough fixtures, against India on September 24 and Pakistan on September 25, both in Dubai. To secure qualification, at least one more victory with a healthy NRR is essential.

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In case they win both matches, Bangladesh will finish with six points in total and secure their place in the final without any drama, most likely finishing as the table toppers. If they win a game out of the two matches, they will end with four points and will be in a realistic position to qualify dependent on other results and net run rate. If they lose both of their matches, they will finish with two points and will be eliminated.