Asia Cup 2025: Thrills, Upsets, and the Road to the Final

 

Asia Cup 2025: Thrills, Upsets, and the Road to the Final

The Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 has already delivered a mix of dominant performances, nail-biting finishes, and a few unexpected surprises. As the tournament heads into its decisive Super Fours stage, here’s a complete look at how the journey has unfolded so far.

Group Stage Highlights

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Sep 9, Abu Dhabi)

  • Afghanistan set the tone early, posting 188/6 before skittling Hong Kong for 94/9.

  • Afghanistan won convincingly by 94 runs.

India vs UAE (Sep 10, Dubai)

  • India flexed their muscle, dismissing UAE for just 57.

  • They chased it down in only 4.3 overs, winning by 9 wickets with a staggering 93 balls to spare.

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Sep 11, Abu Dhabi)

  • Bangladesh comfortably chased down 144 with 14 balls remaining, winning by 7 wickets.

Pakistan vs Oman (Sep 12, Dubai)

  • Pakistan piled on 160/7 before bowling out Oman for 67.

  • A crushing 93-run victory showcased their dominance.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Sep 13, Abu Dhabi)

  • In a key clash, Sri Lanka chased down 140 in under 15 overs.

  • A 6-wicket win revived their group campaign.

India vs Pakistan (Sep 14, Dubai)

  • The marquee clash saw India chase 128 with ease.

  • They won by 7 wickets with 25 balls to spare, reaffirming their title credentials.

UAE vs Oman (Sep 15, Abu Dhabi)

  • UAE posted 172/5 and restricted Oman to 130, winning by 42 runs.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Sep 15, Dubai)

  • A shaky chase, but Sri Lanka edged out Hong Kong by 4 wickets with 7 balls left.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Sep 16, Abu Dhabi)

  • Bangladesh held their nerve in a thriller, winning by just 8 runs to seal top spot in their group.

Pakistan vs UAE (Sep 17, Dubai)

  • Pakistan overcame a scare but bowled out UAE for 105, winning by 41 runs.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Sep 18, Abu Dhabi)

  • Sri Lanka chased 170 with 6 wickets in hand, keeping their tournament hopes alive.

India vs Oman (Sep 19, Abu Dhabi)

  • India hit 188/8 before sealing a 21-run victory.

Super Fours Drama

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Sep 20, Dubai)

  • In a tense finish, Bangladesh edged Sri Lanka by 4 wickets with just one ball left.

India vs Pakistan (Sep 21, Dubai)

  • The biggest clash of the Super Fours saw India chase 172 to beat Pakistan by 6 wickets.

  • A statement win that keeps India unbeaten.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Sep 23, Abu Dhabi)

  • Pakistan survived another tricky chase, reaching 134 with 12 balls left.

  • A 5-wicket win leaves Sri Lanka’s chances hanging by a thread.

What’s Next?

  • Bangladesh vs India – Sep 24 (Dubai)

  • Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Sep 25 (Dubai)

  • India vs Sri Lanka – Sep 26 (Dubai)

  • Final – Sep 28 (Dubai)

Key Takeaways So Far

  • India unbeaten: The Men in Blue look like clear favorites, with dominant wins over Pakistan and UAE.

  • Pakistan inconsistent: Strong in patches but shaky under pressure.

  • Bangladesh fighters: Edged Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in close finishes.

  • Sri Lanka struggling: Their batting woes mean elimination looms.

  • Emerging teams: UAE showed promise, while Oman and Hong Kong struggled to match the competition.

📌 With the Super Fours heating up, the race to the September 28 final in Dubai is wide open. Will India continue their unbeaten march? Can Pakistan bounce back? Or will Bangladesh spring a surprise?



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