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Two matches have been held in the Asia Cup so far. There are still four matches left in the group stage. Both teams have not even entered the field yet. However, the calculation of the equation has already started. Because each team is getting a chance to play only two matches in the group stage.

Group ‘B’ includes Bangladesh-Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the first match of ‘B’ group on Thursday. In this, the co-host country of the Asia Cup has placed one foot in the Super Four. And because of the loss, the Tigers are in trouble.

To get a place in the Super Four, Bangladesh will have to match a tough equation. Shakib Bahini will face Afghanistan in Lahore on September 3. That match is ‘do or die’ for Bangladesh. If they win, there will be a chance for Super Four. With that, you have to look at Sri Lanka’s second and last match. Losing will result in direct elimination from the tournament.

Sri Lanka-Afghanistan will meet in Lahore on September 5. If Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan in this match, Sri Lanka will go directly to the Super Four as the group champion. Bangladesh will qualify in the last four as runners-up. But if Sri Lanka loses to Afghanistan then one win of each of the three teams will be counted in the run rate.

The two teams who are ahead in terms of run rate will play in the Super Four stage. Even if three teams win one each, the team behind in the rating will be eliminated from the tournament.

Among the teams in Group A, India-Pakistan are ahead of Nepal in terms of strength. Host Pakistan has already won against Nepal by a huge margin. Two arch rivals India-Pakistan will meet on Saturday.

Despite Babar Azma losing to India in this match, Super Four is almost certain for them. Because in the huge victory of 238 runs against Nepal, Pakistan is much ahead in run rate. Again, if Pakistan defeats India, they will become the group champions and confirm the last four. In that case, Indian fans will have their eyes on India-Nepal match. But it is almost impossible for Nepal to beat India in terms of strength.