DHAKA, Bangladesh (Sat, Mar. 18) – Bangladesh vs India (Asia Cup 2012): What a match it was! Will be remembered for very long time for the thrilling victory of Bangladesh and might even longer for the milestone achieved by the Little Master Saching Tendulkar.
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The hosts of Asia Cup 2012 have certainly avoided the possible elimination from the tournament. Now all three teams except Pakistan, which have already qualified for final, have their chances to qualify for the final on March 22.
Bangladesh victory was certainly proved to be a big shock for India; but it revitalizes the hopes of Sri Lanka to enter into final by beating the hosts in their final league match, scheduled on March 20.
Right now, after upsetting defeat of India; there’s no big change on the points table as Pakistan still on top, followed by India and Bangladesh respectively. Both have four points, but India ahead in terms of NRR.
There are following possibilities in the remaining two league matches which can affect the second finalist to be decided:
· Pakistan vs India (Sunday, March 18)
o Pakistan Win: The second finalist will be decided on the basis of better net run rate (NRR); unless the other two contenders, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka wouldn’t get a bonus point.
o India Win: India will get through to the final with minimum eight points.
· Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Tuesday, March 20)
o Sri Lanka Win: More probably the second finalist will be decided on the basis of better net run rate (NRR); unless India wouldn’t get a bonus point against Pakistan. Sri Lanka can qualify on its won by getting a bonus point against Bangladesh.
o Bangladesh Win: The hosts will get through to the final with minimum eight points.
That’s not all; if India and Bangladesh win their respective matches then the better NRR will again come into effect to decide the second finalist between India and Bangladesh.
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