Which team will join Team India in the Asia Cup final? Qualification scenario explained

Following an exceptional performance against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, winning both encounters quite convincingly, Team India is through to the final of the Asia Cup 2023. Team India will now await the winner of the Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan match, as it will become the second finalist of the tournament. Before the final, the Men in Blue will square off against Bangladesh on Friday, September 15, 2023.

3 things you need to know

• India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs and Sri Lanka by 41 runs
• Team India is through to the final of Asia Cup 2023
• The winner of the Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan match will proceed to the final 

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India are through to the final of Asia Cup 2023

Team India has been quite magnificent in the past 72 hours. After beating Pakistan by a record margin of 228 runs, the Men in Blue ended the 13-match winning run of Sri Lanka by inflicting a painful 41-run defeat in a low-scoring match. While the entire team has clicked in both the matches, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav, have been the shining light so far. Moreover, Ishan Kishan has also exhibited his mettle in the tournament. Thus, it is all positive signs for Team India before the crucial finale. 

As far as the final is concerned, India are yet to find out who they will be booked against on September 17. Since Bangladesh have crashed out of the race, it is the battle between Pakistan and Sri Lanka that will decide who will face India. So, what is the likely scenario, who could eventually advance? Let's find out.

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Who will face Team India in the final of Asia Cup 2023?

Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan match is a virtual semi-final, and if the full match takes place, the winner will go on to face India in the final. But, if it rains and the action concludes before a certain result then one team will seize the NRR advantage. As things stand, Sri Lanka are above Pakistan on the points table, and while they have equal points, Lanka carries better NRR. 

Thus, in case of rain, the points will be shared but NRR will remain unfazed, which would facilitate the movement of Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023. But that's the default scenario, and the one that matters and will phase out the deserved of the spot is a fair and square match. The Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match will be held on September 14, 2023.