The Indian cricket team lost in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2022 on Tuesday night after failing to successfully defend a target of more than 170 runs for the second time in a row. With six wickets in hand and one ball remaining, Sri Lanka was able to reach the 174-run goal that India had set for them. The final two innings mirrored India's defeat to Pakistan on Sunday in every way.
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The two-time defending champion now faces a situation where its qualification for the final depends on other results - Pakistan’s to be precise. India still has a chance to stay in the competition even though they will have a tough time making it to the final. However, a victory for Pakistan against Afghanistan on Wednesday (September 7) in Sharjah will end India's campaign and confirm a Pakistan-Sri Lanka final on Sunday (September 11).
Here are all the possible outcomes when considering the three other teams:
Sri Lanka: Following their second consecutive victory, the Lankans are almost certain to go to the finals. Sri Lanka would now need to defeat Pakistan and do so decisively, for India to win.
Pakistan: Rohit Sharma's team would be eliminated if Pakistan defeated Afghanistan on Wednesday. India needs Babar Azam and his team to lose against Sri Lanka by a wide margin and to Afghanistan by a narrow margin.
Afghanistan: India's final Super 4 opponent will be the powerful Afghans, but first they must wait for Mohammad Nabi's team to defeat Pakistan. In order to maintain their prospects, India would then want to defeat the Afghans by a wide margin.
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Not only these three, but India's NRR should be greater than Afghanistan's and Pakistan's. Now we are waiting for the result of future matches as India’s final entry will be based on these conditions. Fingers crossed for the upcoming Asia Cup Matches.