The Asia Cup 2025 has progressed through nine matches, culminating in a significant reshuffling of the points table. The recent match between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong saw Sri Lanka emerge victorious by 4 wickets. This win marked Sri Lanka’s second win in the tournament. Conversely, Hong Kong faced their third consecutive defeat, ending their journey in the competition. This outcome led to considerable changes in the standings.
Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are grouped with Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group B. Following two wins, Sri Lanka has ascended to the top of the group, accumulating 4 points and boasting a net run rate of 1.546. Afghanistan is in second place, with one win. Bangladesh holds the third spot after playing two matches, winning one. Hong Kong is positioned at the bottom.
Before the Sri Lanka versus Hong Kong encounter, the UAE and Oman clashed. The UAE secured a victory against Oman, scoring 172 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs, while Oman was dismissed for 130 runs in 18.4 overs. This win allowed the UAE to gain points in the standings.
The UAE currently sits in third place in Group A, with 2 points. India leads Group A with 4 points. Pakistan also has 2 points but is positioned above the UAE due to a superior net run rate. India has already qualified for the Super 4 round. The UAE and Pakistan are now in contention for the second spot.