Bangladesh’s victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday has left Group B delicately balanced, with net run rate likely to decide who advances and who goes home.
Sri Lanka leads the standings after winning both its matches, followed by Bangladesh with two wins from three. Afghanistan sits third with one win in two outings, while Hong Kong is out of contention after three straight defeats.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.546 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.270 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.150 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.151 |
The fate of Group B hinges on Thursday’s Afghanistan–Sri Lanka clash in Abu Dhabi. A Sri Lanka win would seal the standings, sending it through as group leader with Bangladesh second.
If Afghanistan wins, all three teams will finish on four points, with Afghanistan progressing on net run rate.
The second spot would then depend on Sri Lanka’s margin of defeat: a heavy loss could push its NRR below Bangladesh’s, while a narrow one may still see it advance. In Group A, India is already through, with the UAE–India winner joining in the Super 4s.
Published on Sep 17, 2025
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