Originally posted by: Viswasruti
š T20 Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh, Super Four, Match 1, Dubai š

Just two days ago, Bangladeshi fans were cheering for Sri Lanka, hoping they would win their final group-stage game and hand Bangladesh a lifeline into the Super 4s. Sri Lanka obliged, sealing not just their own qualification but also Bangladeshās progression.
But allegiances in cricket are fickle, now, as the two sides face off, Bangladeshi supporters have swiftly swung back, ready for the next chapter in this fiery rivalry.
Ironically, Bangladeshās current predicament stems from their earlier clash with Sri Lanka. A top-order collapse left them scraping to 139/5, a total Sri Lanka hunted down with ease in just 14.4 overs.
That defeat dealt a heavy blow to Bangladeshās Net Run Rate, one that even convincing wins over Hong Kong and the UAE couldnāt fully repair.
With four points in hand, their fate ultimately hinged on Sri Lankaās result against Afghanistan. Had Sri Lanka stumbled, a three-way tie would have emergedāwith Bangladeshās poor NRR pushing them out. Instead, Sri Lankaās victory spared them that scenario, setting the stage for todayās showdown!!

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