Fri Sep 19, 2025 10:47 AM
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Fri Sep 19, 2025 10:47 AM Last update on: Fri Sep 19, 2025 04:46 PM
Bangladesh players react after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 13, 2025. Photo: AFP
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Bangladesh players react after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 13, 2025. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh are set to begin their Super Four campaign of the Asia Cup 2025 against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Dubai, setting the stage a day before India and Pakistan lock horns in what promises to be an especially charged contest as the second round of the regional tournament gets underway.
The Tigers confirmed their place after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan on Thursday, sealing the second position in Group B.
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The four teams making it through are Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India — who still have one group match left against Oman today in Abu Dhabi. Defending champions India had already secured their spot alongside Pakistan, while Sri Lanka topped Group B with three wins out of three.
The Super Four format remains simple: each team faces the other three once in a round-robin stage, with the top two progressing to the final. Points will decide the standings, with net run rate breaking any ties.
Bangladesh face the heaviest schedule of all; they are the only side set to play two matches on consecutive days. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi hosts just one Super Four fixture, with Dubai staging the rest.
Super Four fixtures (all 8:30 PM Bangladesh time):
September 20: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Dubai
September 21: India vs Pakistan, Dubai
September 23: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi
September 24: India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
September 25: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Dubai
September 26: India vs Sri Lanka, Dubai
