Sri Lanka has been knocked out of the Asia Cup. But they can still spoil Bangladesh or India's chances of qualify for the final. Earlier this month, they knocked India out of the CB series after beating Australia in the competition’s final league game. They can ensure India go through this time by winning against Bangladesh, or inflict a second-straight knock-out, weaken another sterling Virat Kohli ton and another run-chase of 320-plus, by losing.
Sri Lanka win will end Bangladesh's Asia Cup, one the hosts spiced up through their thrilling chase against India that kept their skill hopes alive and prevented Sunday's India-Pakistan encounter from becoming a mere dress preparation for the final. Bangladesh will go through if they win; even if they tie with India on points, they're through by virtue of having beaten them earlier.
Sri Lanka will be worried to salvage some pride, Bangladesh to display some steadiness in winning against superior teams, not merely challenging them. In 29 tournaments of three teams or more that Bangladesh have participated in, they've only made it to the final once - the tri-series final at home where Sri Lanka took the title in a close finish. A win today will mark their most inspiring performance in a multi-team competition, and what better place to deliver that than at home in front of a packed house, also the venue for the final.
Sri Lanka win will end Bangladesh's Asia Cup, one the hosts spiced up through their thrilling chase against India that kept their skill hopes alive and prevented Sunday's India-Pakistan encounter from becoming a mere dress preparation for the final. Bangladesh will go through if they win; even if they tie with India on points, they're through by virtue of having beaten them earlier.
Sri Lanka will be worried to salvage some pride, Bangladesh to display some steadiness in winning against superior teams, not merely challenging them. In 29 tournaments of three teams or more that Bangladesh have participated in, they've only made it to the final once - the tri-series final at home where Sri Lanka took the title in a close finish. A win today will mark their most inspiring performance in a multi-team competition, and what better place to deliver that than at home in front of a packed house, also the venue for the final.
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