Sri Lanka edges past Afghanistan in a narrowly fought nail-biting thriller and secure qualification for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023. Bangladesh, with their win over Afghanistan, have improved their Net Run Rate (NRR) and were in an advantageous position. After Sri Lanka secured the victory, they joined them as the second team from Group B. Previously, India and Pakistan qualified from Group A in the Super Four stage. The much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 tournament got underway on August 30 with Pakistan getting the better of newcomers Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium. On Which Channel Asia Cup 2023 Will Be Telecast Live? How to Watch Free Live Streaming Online of Continental Cricket Tournament in India?

The tournament, like last year, is played between six teams---India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. However, unlike the last edition, this time the tournament is being held in ODI format which would help all the sides, barring Nepal, to prepare for the ICC World Cup 2023, which is to be held in India later this year. The six teams in the tournament have been separated into two groups--Group A and B. Group A comprises of India, Pakistan and Nepal while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan feature in Group B. Each team in a group will play against the other two sides in the group stage and the sides finishing in the top two places will move to the Super Four round, which will determine the finalists. Net Run Rate will come into play in case two teams finish the group stage with the same number of points. Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule: Get Time Table With Date, Match Timings in IST, Fixtures and Venue Details of ODI Tournament.

Asia Cup 2023 Group A Points Table Updated

Teams Played Won Lost NR Points NRR
Pakistan (Q) 2 1 0 1 3  4.760
India (Q) 2 1 0 1 3 2.689
Nepal 2 0 2 0 0 -3.629

Asia Cup 2023 Group B Points Table Updated

Teams Played Won Lost NR Points NRR
Sri Lanka (Q) 2 2 0 0 4 0.594
Bangladesh (Q) 2 1 1 0 2 0.373
Afghanistan 2 0 2 0 0 -0.910

Nepal is playing the Asia Cup for the very first time after having won the qualifier tournament earlier on. India are the record champions, having won the title seven times. Sri Lanka are the defending champions, having won the last edition of the tournament held in the UAE. This edition of the tournament is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka after India refused to travel to Pakistan for this event.

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