The Super 4 round of Asia Cup 2022 is currently underway.
In this Super 4 round, the Indian team lost against Pakistan in the first match and will face Sri Lanka today. The match raised a lot of expectations as India would only have a chance to qualify for the final if they won.
The Sri Lankan team won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Indian Innings:
Opener Rohit Sharma 72 (41) and Suryakumar Yadav 34 (29) were the only Indian team to score 20+ runs. Hardik and Rishabh Pant scored 17 each and Ashwin eventually added 15 off 7 balls as India reached 173/8 in 20 overs.
What is the rule?
Each team will play three matches in the Super 4 round. The team that wins all three matches will advance to the finals unbeaten. The Sri Lankan team has won two matches in a row and advanced to the finals. It is enough to not suffer a mega defeat in the next match against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Opportunity:
Pakistan are in the lead for the next finals spot. A win against Sri Lanka or Afghanistan is enough. A win against Afghanistan today will ensure that Sri Lanka and Pakistan play in the final.
Does India have a chance? Explanation in 4 points:
Afghanistan team should beat Pakistan today.
India will have to beat Afghanistan next.
Sri Lanka team should defeat Pakistan.
The net run rate should be higher against Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Even if one of these four does not take place, India cannot advance to the finals.