India Out of Asia Cup 2022? Here's What Happens if Rohit Sharma and Co. Lose to Sri Lanka in Super 4 Cricket Match
If Sri Lanka manage to beat India, they will have four points from two matches and that will almost assure them a place in the finals. And if Pakistan beat Afghanistan next, they will qualify for the final along with Sri Lanka.
What happens if India lose to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 Super 4 cricket match? This is the question in the mind of every Indian cricket fan. Especially, after Sri Lanka were off to a great start in chase of 174 against India in the Super 4 match. India somehow managed to post 173/8 in their allotted 20 overs in a crucial match. However, Sri Lanka openers shared a 97-run stand to help their side get off to a perfect start and almost batted India out of the contest. The Men in Blue came into the match with a defeat against Pakistan in the last game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in the preceding fixture. Asia Cup 2022 Super 4 Points Table Live Updated.
If Sri Lanka manage to beat India, they will have four points from two matches and that will almost assure them a place in the finals. And if Pakistan beat Afghanistan next, they will qualify for the final along with Sri Lanka. In case India lose to Sri Lanka then the Men in Blue will have to beat Afghanistan by a handsome margin and hope that Pakistan lose both their remaining matches. In this case, net run rate will come into play. Virat Kohli Dismissal Video: Dilshan Madushanka Clean Bowls India Batsman for a DUCK During IND vs SL Asia Cup 2022 Super 4 Cricket Match.
In short, a defeat against Sri Lanka will make things tough for team India and will have to depend on other results going their way, which looks highly unlikely. So, India’s place in Asia Cup 2022 final will be in danger if they lose to Sri Lanka. However, a victory for India will keep Super 4 wide open with all the teams in contention and in this case net run rate will likely come into play.
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