With the win against Sri Lanka, Pakistan has moved to second place in the Super-4 points table, where they have earned two points, equal to India and Bangladesh, but ahead of Bangladesh in terms of net run rate. Team India is at the top with +0.689, Pakistan is in second place with +0.226, and Bangladesh has slipped to third place with +0.121. Sri Lanka, having not won a single match out of two, is on the verge of elimination.
What is the equation to reach the final? The fourth match in the Super-4 will be played between India and Bangladesh. If Team India defeats Bangladesh in this match, Sri Lanka will be out of the tournament, and India will secure its place in the final. In this situation, the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on September 25 will be almost like a semi-final, and the team that wins will reach the final.
On the other hand, if Bangladesh defeats India, the Super-4 battle will remain open, giving all four teams chances. Pakistan and India will need to win their respective last matches to ensure qualification, while Bangladesh will be at the top with four points. Sri Lanka’s hopes will also remain alive. Sri Lanka has to play its last match against India.