Asia Cup: India become first team to qualify for Super 4s, Pakistan on sticky wicket

Asia Cup 2025: Team India became the first side to qualify for the Super 4s after UAE beat Oman.

Well, what do you say about the Indian team. Even before they came for the Asia Cup 2025, it was a well-known fact, that they were the best team in the competition, and by a country mile. And that this what they have proved in massive wins over the UAE and Pakistan. With two wins in two, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is the first team in the competition to reach the Super 4 stage.

India in Super 4, No Guarantees for PAK

There is room for one more team to make it to the next stage, and a lot would depend on the UAE vs Pakistan match on September 17. The winner will go through, after the hosts pulled off a one-sided win against Oman and eliminated them. With the erratic PAK team up next, one can never be sure of their victory, and if that does not happen, they could soon be flying back home.

UAE in With a Chance

But without that too, there is a twist in the tale. After India refused to shake hands with them after the clash in Dubai on Sunday, Salman Ali Agha’s team is left red-faced. They have threated to boycott their fixture against the UAE, if match referee Andy Pycroft is not removed. So, if that doesn’t happen, and PAK do not end up playing the match, hosts will qualify.

For the unversed, India is at the top of the Asia Cup points table with two wins in two, and with an exceptional NRR of +4.793. Next is Pakistan with one win in two, and an NRR of +1.649. UAE is third with 2 points as well and an NRR of -2.030.