Pakistan Secures First Win in Asia Cup Super-4, Trails India in Points Table

The Asia Cup 2025 Super-4 round is intensifying, with Pakistan entering the fray. After losses for Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh, Pakistan has registered its first win, putting them second on the points table. The victory, against Sri Lanka, keeps Pakistan’s hopes alive for a final berth. Sri Lanka, batting first, managed only 133 runs in their 20 overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hussain Talat led the bowling attack, taking 3 and 2 wickets respectively. In response, Pakistan, driven by an unbeaten partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz, won by 5 wickets. Talat scored 32 not out, while Nawaz contributed a quick 38 runs. Pakistan’s win has given them 2 points, putting them in second place in the points table, behind India (0.689) and ahead of Bangladesh (0.121), while India also has 2 points. Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the final are almost over, having lost both of their Super-4 matches.