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The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up, and Group B is already showing signs of becoming a tightly contested battle. Sri Lanka made it 2 wins from 2 matches in the tournament with a 4-wicket win against Hong Kong tonight, and climbing at the top of the Group B points table as well.
Following them is Afghanistan who had made an impressive statement in their opening game, collecting 2 crucial points and a dominant net run rate (NRR) of +4.700. Their commanding performance had immediately positioned them as one of the teams to go through to the Super 4s in Group B. With strong all-round showings, Afghanistan looks like a side ready to challenge for the title.
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| Asia Cup 2025 Group B points table | ||||||
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NRR | Drawn | Pts |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.546 | 0 | 4 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.7 | 0 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.65 | 0 | 2 |
| Hong Kong, China | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2.151 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka, the reigning champions, have kicked off their Asia Cup campaign in style with a dominant victory over Bangladesh and a hard fought win over Hong Kong, collecting their first 4 points and making a statement in Group B.
Bangladesh, who began their tournament on a high with a solid win in their opener, faced a setback in their second outing against Sri Lanka. The loss not only cost them momentum but also dented their net run rate, which now stands at -0.65, despite having 2 points from two matches.
As the group stage unfolds, a clear divide is beginning to emerge between the teams that have started strong and those still searching for form. Afghanistan, with their emphatic win earlier, also sit on 2 points but with a superior net run rate, giving them an edge in the standings.
With net run rate already playing a significant role, the remaining matches in Group B are poised to be crucial. Every run scored and every over bowled could make a difference in determining which teams advance to the Super Four. The race is still open, and fans can expect high-intensity contests ahead as teams look to secure their spot in the next round.

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