Cricket is a game of uncertainty. One single ball or some bad overs can change the whole scenario. We have seen that in the India vs. Pakistan Super 4 match. India registered a huge win with a margin of 228 runs. This was a huge blow To the Pakistan team. Depending on this giant victory, the points table has been juggled. Currently, India is at the top, and Sri Lanka is in the second position. After India, Sri Lanka is the most promising team likely to be reached in the final. In this Super 4 round, Sri Lanka played their first match against Bangladesh and secured the game with a victory. Sadeera Samarawickrama played a huge role in that victory. His 93 runs innings gave a boost to their innings. Captain Dasun Sanaka and Pathirana’s amazing spell grab the match away from Bangladesh.
Can Srilanka reach the finals?
Looking over the points table currently, India is on the top. They played one match against Pakistan in the Super 4 phase and nailed it with a huge win. Sri Lanka is currently in the second position. They played one match against Bangladesh and secured a good win. Pakistan has played two matches and currently is in the third position. Till now Bangladesh played two matches and faced two back-to-back losses and is currently in the fourth position. It can be easy or tough to reach finals for Sri Lanka.
A smooth win against India:
Sri Lanka and India will face each other on Tuesday in the Super 4 round. It will be a crucial game for both teams. Sri Lanka’s qualifying possibility into the finals will be calculated by this match. Sri Lanka have the job in their hand. If they win against India then they will be qualifying directly into the finals.
If they lose against India, then what will be the scenario
It will be a little questionable for Sri Lanka to qualify for the final if they face a defeat against India. In Tuesday’s match if India wins over Sri Lanka then they will directly qualify in the finals and Sri Lanka have to play an important match against Pakistan. If it happens then it will be a knockout game for both Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
If Sri Lanka secures wins against both India and Pakistan:
If Sri Lanka wins Tuesday’s match against India and also defeats Pakistan in the next game then directly will be playing in the finals. If they win both the matches then playing Final for Pakistan will be a little questionable.
It is all about tactics, calculation, and playing good cricket. Every team has the potential to win the title. India had the best run rate of +4.560 before the match against Sri Lanka. While Sri Lanka is in the second spot with a run rate of +0.420. This is a big tournament. A lot of variables are there. There are equal chances for the top three teams to play in the final. Sri Lanka was the Asia Cup champion last year. Even this year they have the potential to take the title again.
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