Sri Lanka convincingly beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their final Group B game to qualify for the 2025 Asia Cup Super-Four stage. Despite Mohammad Nabi’s five sixes in the final over and Afghanistan posting a challenging 169/8 in 20 overs, the Lankans chased the target with ten balls remaining, finishing the group with three wins in as many contested matches. Seamer Nuwan Thusara returned with four wickets up front while keeper-batter Kusal Mendis produced a stunning show with the bat (66*) to see his team through in this continental tournament. Courtesy of Sri Lanka’s win, Bangladesh advanced to the next round; Afghanistan got knocked out of the Asia Cup.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-here-is-how-an-indian-in-icc-andy-pycroft-blocked-pcb-request-to-remove-andy-pycroft-who-is-he-1758208640148">Asia Cup: Here’s how an Indian in ICC blocked PCB’s request to remove Andy Pycroft. Who is he?</a>&nbsp;Two teams from each group have now qualified for the Super Four, with India and Pakistan from Group A advancing through. The defending Asia Cup champions India will face Oman in their final group game on Friday (Sep 19) in Abu Dhabi, with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh squaring off in the first Super Four game on Saturday (Sep 20) in Dubai.<h3>What happened in the match?</h3>Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. Off to a horrible start, Afghanistan lost three wickets inside the first six overs, and then three more for the score of 79. Captain Rashid Khan and veteran Mohammad Nabi did stitch a crucial stand afterwards, but it was only in the last two overs that the momentum switched towards Afghanistan. &nbsp;Nabi, facing the last over, smashed five consecutive sixes, all better than the previous one, while completing his fifty inside 19 balls. Looking set to become only the third man after Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard to hit six sixes in an over in T20I, Nabi failed to pounce on the chance and got run out on the final delivery on 60 off 22 balls.&nbsp;<h3>Watch Nabi’s five sixes in one over –</h3>

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Meanwhile, Sri Lanka lost two of their in-form batters, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, inside the Powerplay, only for Mendis and Kusal Perera to stitch a 45-run stand to keep Sri Lanka’s nose in front. &nbsp;Handy contributions from the lower order ensured the Lankans are winning this match with six wickets remaining.<h2>Updated Points Table Asia Cup</h2>&nbsp;Group A<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India (Q)</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+4.793</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.790</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates (E)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.984</td></tr><tr><td>Oman (E)</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.375</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Group B<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+1.278</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.270</td></tr><tr><td>Afghanistan (E)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.241</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.151</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

While India and Pakistan have qualified from Group A, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are the two teams from Group B to qualify for the Asia Cup Super Four.

Sri Lanka convincingly beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their final Group B game to qualify for the 2025 Asia Cup Super-Four stage. Despite Mohammad Nabi’s five sixes in the final over and Afghanistan posting a challenging 169/8 in 20 overs, the Lankans chased the target with ten balls remaining, finishing the group with three wins in as many contested matches. Seamer Nuwan Thusara returned with four wickets up front while keeper-batter Kusal Mendis produced a stunning show with the bat (66*) to see his team through in this continental tournament. Courtesy of Sri Lanka’s win, Bangladesh advanced to the next round; Afghanistan got knocked out of the Asia Cup. Also read | Asia Cup: Here’s how an Indian in ICC blocked PCB’s request to remove Andy Pycroft. Who is he? Two teams from each group have now qualified for the Super Four, with India and Pakistan from Group A advancing through. The defending Asia Cup champions India will face Oman in their final group game on Friday (Sep 19) in Abu Dhabi, with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh squaring off in the first Super Four game on Saturday (Sep 20) in Dubai. What happened in the match? Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. Off to a horrible start, Afghanistan lost three wickets inside the first six overs, and then three more for the score of 79. Captain Rashid Khan and veteran Mohammad Nabi did stitch a crucial stand afterwards, but it was only in the last two overs that the momentum switched towards Afghanistan. Nabi, facing the last over, smashed five consecutive sixes, all better than the previous one, while completing his fifty inside 19 balls. Looking set to become only the third man after Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard to hit six sixes in an over in T20I, Nabi failed to pounce on the chance and got run out on the final delivery on 60 off 22 balls. Watch Nabi’s five sixes in one over –

While India and Pakistan have qualified from Group A, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are the two teams from Group B to qualify for the Asia Cup Super Four.

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka crush Afghanistan to enter Super Four; Bangladesh cruise

The Indian team defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday (September 14) in Dubai, strengthening their lead at the top of Group A. Chasing 128 runs, the Indian team reached the target in just 15.5 overs with half of the Indian batting lineup still waiting for their turn. This victory gave India two wins in two matches and helped them qualify for the Super Fours, while Pakistan have one win and one loss in their two contested games so far.&nbsp;<h2>What happened in IND vs PAK Asia Cup game?</h2>Suryakumar Yadav guided India to a comfortable win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday (September 14). The Indian skipper stayed unbeaten on 47 runs from 37 balls as India chased down the 128-run target with utter ease. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma gave India a quick start with a blazing 31 off 13 balls, with Shubman Gill also contributing with runs at the top.&nbsp;For Pakistan, Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler, picking up three wickets; he removed Abhishek Sharma (31), Shubman Gill (10) and Tilak Varma (31).&nbsp;Earlier, Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel did the damage with the ball, restricting Salman Ali Agha’s side to 127/9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 40 runs, while Shaheen Afridi (33) added some late power hitting with four sixes down the order to push the score past 100.&nbsp;For India, Kuldeep Yadav (3/18), Axar Patel (2/18), and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) were key wicket-takers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2025-asia-cup-shaheen-shah-afridi-equals-misbah-ul-haq-iftikhar-ahmed-this-record-check-details-inside-1757867081408">2025 Asia Cup: Shaheen Shah Afridi equals Misbah-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed's THIS record, check details inside</a>&nbsp;Brief scores:Pakistan: 127/ 9 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 40, Shaheen Afridi 33 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18, Axar Patel 2/18)&nbsp;India: 131/3 in 15.5 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 47 not out, Abhishek Sharma 31, Tilak Varma 31; Saim Ayub 3/35).<h2>Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7">Asia Cup 2025 Group A points table</td></tr><tr><td>Teams</td><td>Matches played</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>No result</td><td>Points</td><td>Net run rate</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+4.793</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.649</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-10.483</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-4.650</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7">Asia Cup 2025 Group B points table</td></tr><tr><td>Team</td><td>Matches played</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Net run rate</td><td>No result</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4.7</td><td>0</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2.595</td><td>0</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-0.65</td><td>0</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong, China</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-2.889</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

India qualified for the Super Fours round of the Asia Cup 2025 after winning their first two match in a comprehensive manner. 

The Indian team defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday (September 14) in Dubai, strengthening their lead at the top of Group A. Chasing 128 runs, the Indian team reached the target in just 15.5 overs with half of the Indian batting lineup still waiting for their turn. This victory gave India two wins in two matches and helped them qualify for the Super Fours, while Pakistan have one win and one loss in their two contested games so far. What happened in IND vs PAK Asia Cup game? Suryakumar Yadav guided India to a comfortable win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday (September 14). The Indian skipper stayed unbeaten on 47 runs from 37 balls as India chased down the 128-run target with utter ease. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma gave India a quick start with a blazing 31 off 13 balls, with Shubman Gill also contributing with runs at the top. For Pakistan, Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler, picking up three wickets; he removed Abhishek Sharma (31), Shubman Gill (10) and Tilak Varma (31). Earlier, Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel did the damage with the ball, restricting Salman Ali Agha’s side to 127/9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with 40 runs, while Shaheen Afridi (33) added some late power hitting with four sixes down the order to push the score past 100. For India, Kuldeep Yadav (3/18), Axar Patel (2/18), and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) were key wicket-takers. Also Read - 2025 Asia Cup: Shaheen Shah Afridi equals Misbah-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed's THIS record, check details inside Brief scores: Pakistan: 127/ 9 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 40, Shaheen Afridi 33 not out; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18, Axar Patel 2/18) India: 131/3 in 15.5 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 47 not out, Abhishek Sharma 31, Tilak Varma 31; Saim Ayub 3/35). Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table

India qualified for the Super Fours round of the Asia Cup 2025 after winning their first two match in a comprehensive manner.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India triumphed in Dubai, enters Super Fours

Former champions Sri Lanka launched their 2025 Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Saturday (Sep 13), cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 140, the islanders got home with 32 balls to spare. A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.&nbsp;Mishara arrived at the crease after Kusal Mendis fell in the second over. He took time to settle but soon cut loose, cracking Shoriful Islam for three consecutive boundaries. Nissanka compiled his 16th half-century before holing out in the deep. By then Sri Lanka had the game firmly in their grip. Mishara, a newcomer to the side, remained unbeaten on 46 to see his team across the line.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pakistan-shubman-gill-suffers-injury-scare-less-than-24-hours-before-marquee-2025-asia-cup-match-1757780020220">IND vs PAK: Star Indian batter suffers injury scare less than 24 hours before marquee Asia Cup match</a>&nbsp;The platform for the win was earlier built by Sri Lanka's bowlers, who throttled Bangladesh to under 139-5 from their 20 overs.&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara struck with the new ball, sending down two maidens and removing both openers. By the third over, Bangladesh were nought for two and never recovered.&nbsp;Sri Lanka's fielders played their part too with Mishara's direct hit from deep square leg running out Towhid Hridoy to deepen the rot.&nbsp;At 53-5 at halfway, Bangladesh were reeling, as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from injury, stamped his class with two for 25.&nbsp;A spirited unbroken 86-run stand for the sixth wicket between Jaker Ali (41) and Shamim Hossain (42) gave Bangladesh something to bowl at, but it was never enough to trouble Sri Lanka's powerful batting unit.&nbsp;Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday.&nbsp;"We knew that we had to just score seven runs an over and when I walked in Pathum asked me to take my time. Once the loose balls were on offer, I played a few shots. I have been working very hard on my game. Happy to have helped my country win a game," Mishara said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This is not a 140 pitch. We should have scored much more than that. They put us under pressure during the Power Play and we never recovered. Our next game against Afghanistan is a must win clash. We will try our best," Bangladesh captain Litton Das said.<h2>Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table</h2>Group A<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+10.480</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.650</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-10.480</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Group B<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.700</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+2.595</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.650</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.889</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.

Former champions Sri Lanka launched their 2025 Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion on Saturday (Sep 13), cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 140, the islanders got home with 32 balls to spare. A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings. Mishara arrived at the crease after Kusal Mendis fell in the second over. He took time to settle but soon cut loose, cracking Shoriful Islam for three consecutive boundaries. Nissanka compiled his 16th half-century before holing out in the deep. By then Sri Lanka had the game firmly in their grip. Mishara, a newcomer to the side, remained unbeaten on 46 to see his team across the line. Also read | IND vs PAK: Star Indian batter suffers injury scare less than 24 hours before marquee Asia Cup match The platform for the win was earlier built by Sri Lanka's bowlers, who throttled Bangladesh to under 139-5 from their 20 overs. Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara struck with the new ball, sending down two maidens and removing both openers. By the third over, Bangladesh were nought for two and never recovered. Sri Lanka's fielders played their part too with Mishara's direct hit from deep square leg running out Towhid Hridoy to deepen the rot. At 53-5 at halfway, Bangladesh were reeling, as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from injury, stamped his class with two for 25. A spirited unbroken 86-run stand for the sixth wicket between Jaker Ali (41) and Shamim Hossain (42) gave Bangladesh something to bowl at, but it was never enough to trouble Sri Lanka's powerful batting unit. Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday. "We knew that we had to just score seven runs an over and when I walked in Pathum asked me to take my time. Once the loose balls were on offer, I played a few shots. I have been working very hard on my game. Happy to have helped my country win a game," Mishara said. "This is not a 140 pitch. We should have scored much more than that. They put us under pressure during the Power Play and we never recovered. Our next game against Afghanistan is a must win clash. We will try our best," Bangladesh captain Litton Das said. Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table Group A Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR India 1 1 0 0 0 2 +10.480 Pakistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.650 Oman 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 United Arab Emirates 1 0 1 0 0 0 -10.480 Group B Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR Afghanistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.700 Sri Lanka 1 1 0 0 0 2 +2.595 Bangladesh 2 1 1 0 0 2 -0.650 Hong Kong 2 0 2 0 0 0 -2.889 Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

A blazing 95-run stand off just 52 deliveries for the second wicket between Pathum Nissanka (50) and Kamil Mishara provided the backbone of the innings.

2025 Asia Cup, Updated Points Table: Sri Lanka begin campaign with emphatic win over Bangladesh

Pakistan begin their 2025 Asia Cup campaign with a massive 93-run win over Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai. Defending a modest 162, the Pakistani bowlers did the damage, starting with opener Saim Ayub, who, after getting out on a duck in the first innings, picked up Oman’s captain Jatinder Singh on his first ball before accounting for his opening partner Aamir Kaleem in his next over. Sufiyan Muqeem and Faheem Ashraf also returned with two wickets each, while Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz picked a wicket each. With this win, Pakistan attained the second spot on the points table, after India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, much like India, which dismissed the venue host (the UAE) on 57 in their first game, Pakistan almost did the same, wrapping up Oman on 67 while defending in theirs. India chased in their tournament opener, hunting the target inside five overs, and owing to that, sits at the top of the table with +10.483 NRR.<h3>What happened in PAK vs OMA Asia Cup game? &nbsp;</h3>Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. After losing Ayub early on, Sahibzada Farhan and keeper batter Mohammad Haris stitched an 85-run stand for the second wicket. Though wickets kept tumbling, handy contributions ensured Pakistan posted a fighting total (160).&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fans-call-for-2025-asia-cup-boycott-but-what-does-indian-team-think-about-facing-pakistan-batting-coach-sitanshu-kotak-reveals-1757697324136">Fans call for Asia Cup boycott but what does Indian team think about facing Pakistan? Batting coach reveals</a> &nbsp;Oman, while chasing, did get off to a flyer, with Hammad Mirza hitting Shaheen Shah Afridi for boundaries. Their fun, however, didn’t last long as the spinners and seam-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf began tearing into their batting order, dismissing them on a paltry 67.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan won the match by 93 runs and will take on arch-rivals India on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai in the tournament’s marquee clash.&nbsp;<h2>Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table</h2>Group A<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+10.480</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.650</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-10.480</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Group B<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>4.700</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>1.001</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.889</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;

Much like India, which dismissed the venue host (the UAE) on 57 in their first game, Pakistan almost did the same, wrapping up Oman on 67 while defending in theirs.

Pakistan begin their 2025 Asia Cup campaign with a massive 93-run win over Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai. Defending a modest 162, the Pakistani bowlers did the damage, starting with opener Saim Ayub, who, after getting out on a duck in the first innings, picked up Oman’s captain Jatinder Singh on his first ball before accounting for his opening partner Aamir Kaleem in his next over. Sufiyan Muqeem and Faheem Ashraf also returned with two wickets each, while Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz picked a wicket each. With this win, Pakistan attained the second spot on the points table, after India. Meanwhile, much like India, which dismissed the venue host (the UAE) on 57 in their first game, Pakistan almost did the same, wrapping up Oman on 67 while defending in theirs. India chased in their tournament opener, hunting the target inside five overs, and owing to that, sits at the top of the table with +10.483 NRR. What happened in PAK vs OMA Asia Cup game? Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. After losing Ayub early on, Sahibzada Farhan and keeper batter Mohammad Haris stitched an 85-run stand for the second wicket. Though wickets kept tumbling, handy contributions ensured Pakistan posted a fighting total (160). Also read | Fans call for Asia Cup boycott but what does Indian team think about facing Pakistan? Batting coach reveals Oman, while chasing, did get off to a flyer, with Hammad Mirza hitting Shaheen Shah Afridi for boundaries. Their fun, however, didn’t last long as the spinners and seam-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf began tearing into their batting order, dismissing them on a paltry 67. Pakistan won the match by 93 runs and will take on arch-rivals India on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai in the tournament’s marquee clash. Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table Group A Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR India 1 1 0 0 0 2 +10.480 Pakistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.650 Oman 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 United Arab Emirates 1 0 1 0 0 0 -10.480 Group B Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR Afghanistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 4.700 Bangladesh 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.001 Sri Lanka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Hong Kong 2 0 2 0 0 0 -2.889

Much like India, which dismissed the venue host (the UAE) on 57 in their first game, Pakistan almost did the same, wrapping up Oman on 67 while defending in theirs.

2025 Asia Cup, Updated Points Table: Pakistan almost does India in opener; crush Oman

&nbsp;Defending champions India made a winning start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign as they beat hosts UAE by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday (Sep 10). Led by the impressive figures of Kuldeep Yadav 7/4 and other bowling stars, India bowled out UAE for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs. After the match here's a look at the updated points table as the Men in Blue lead Group A.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Tuesday (Sep 9), Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs after the latter side was restricted to 94/9. Afghanistan had earlier scored 188/6. Afghanistan, semifinalists in the 2024 T20 World Cup now lead Group B.&nbsp;<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>India bowlers brought thunder down the ground and left carnage with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav emerging as the mastermind. The UAE batters were left bamboozled as they folded on 57, the second lowest in the history of the T20 Asia Cup on Wednesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Kuldeep starred with a four-wicket haul while Shivam Dube maintained his economical nature with his scrambled seam and scalped 3/4 to leave mayhem in Dubai. UAE bundled out on 57, the second lowest in the tournament behind Hong Kong's 38 against Pakistan in 2022.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;India reaped rewards after the 15-successive toss losing jinx ended, and captain Suryakumar Yadav opted to field. The dry surface with some cracks and a layer of grass was the ideal platform for Kuldeep to enchant the spectators.&nbsp;Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah opened India's pace attack against the Alishan Sharafu and skipper Muhammad Waseem, who adopted a fearless approach that came with a mixed bag of results. Sharafu edged the ball past the lone slip to pick up the first four, and topped it up by swiftly cutting the ball to find the fence for the second time.<h2>Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table</h2>Group A<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>10.480</td></tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-10.480</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Group B<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th>Mat</th><th>Won</th><th>Lost</th><th>Tied</th><th>NR</th><th>Pts</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+4.700</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.000</td></tr><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-4.700</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Led by the impressive figures of Kuldeep Yadav 7/4 and other bowling stars, India bowled out UAE for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs. After the match here is a look at the updated points table as the Men in Blue lead Group A. 

Defending champions India made a winning start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign as they beat hosts UAE by nine wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday (Sep 10). Led by the impressive figures of Kuldeep Yadav 7/4 and other bowling stars, India bowled out UAE for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs. After the match here's a look at the updated points table as the Men in Blue lead Group A. On Tuesday (Sep 9), Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs after the latter side was restricted to 94/9. Afghanistan had earlier scored 188/6. Afghanistan, semifinalists in the 2024 T20 World Cup now lead Group B. What happened in the match? India bowlers brought thunder down the ground and left carnage with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav emerging as the mastermind. The UAE batters were left bamboozled as they folded on 57, the second lowest in the history of the T20 Asia Cup on Wednesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Kuldeep starred with a four-wicket haul while Shivam Dube maintained his economical nature with his scrambled seam and scalped 3/4 to leave mayhem in Dubai. UAE bundled out on 57, the second lowest in the tournament behind Hong Kong's 38 against Pakistan in 2022. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India reaped rewards after the 15-successive toss losing jinx ended, and captain Suryakumar Yadav opted to field. The dry surface with some cracks and a layer of grass was the ideal platform for Kuldeep to enchant the spectators. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah opened India's pace attack against the Alishan Sharafu and skipper Muhammad Waseem, who adopted a fearless approach that came with a mixed bag of results. Sharafu edged the ball past the lone slip to pick up the first four, and topped it up by swiftly cutting the ball to find the fence for the second time. Updated Asia Cup 2025 Points Table Group A Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR India 1 1 0 0 0 2 10.480 United Arab Emirates 1 0 1 0 0 0 -10.480 Pakistan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Oman 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Group B Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts NRR Afghanistan 1 1 0 0 0 2 +4.700 Bangladesh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Sri Lanka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Hong Kong 1 0 1 0 0 0 -4.700

Led by the impressive figures of Kuldeep Yadav 7/4 and other bowling stars, India bowled out UAE for 57 and chased the target in 4.3 overs. After the match here is a look at the updated points table as the Men in Blue lead Group A.&nbsp;

Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India make winning start as SKY's army lead Group A

WPL 2024 Points Table: The Women's Premier League 2024 commenced on February 23 with an intense match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

WPL 2024 Points Table: The Women's Premier League 2024 commenced on February 23 with an intense match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host the WPL 2024 Final on March 17 at 07:30 pm IST. So far, all five teams have played their opening matches in the second season for WPL and given thrilling performances. Fans can catch the matches live on Sports18 and JioCinema. WPL 2024 Points Table: Updated Here's the updated points table for Women's Premier League 2024. Teams Played Won Lost Points Mumbai Indians 4 2 1 6 Delhi Capitals 3 2 1 4 UP Warriorz 4 2 2 4 Royal Challengers Bangalore 4 2 2 4 Gujarat Giants 3 0 3 0 WPL 2024 Teams And Squads Delhi Capitals Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Aparna Mondal (wk), Ashwani Kumari Mumbai Indians Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, SB Keerthana Gujarat Giants Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam MD, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Lea Tahuhu Royal Challengers Bangalore Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Indrani Roy, Shradda Pokharkar, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Nadine de Klerk UP Warriorz Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu WPL 2024 Full Schedule Here's the full schedule for Women's Premier League 2024: February 23- Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru February 24- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors in Bengaluru February 25- Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru February 26 – UP Warriors vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru February 27 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru February 28 – Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors in Bengaluru February 29 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru March 1 – UP Warriors vs Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru March 2 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru March 3 – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru March 4 – UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru March 5 – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians in Delhi March 6 – Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi March 7 – UP Warriors vs Mumbai Indians in Delhi March 8 – Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors in Delhi March 9 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants in Delhi March 10 – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi March 11 – Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriors in Delhi March 12 – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi March 13 – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants in Delhi March 15 – Eliminator in Delhi March 17 – Final in Delhi (With inputs from agencies)

WPL 2024 Points Table: MI on top with six points; Check latest team standings and schedule for WPL 2024

On Sunday (Oct 15), Afghanistan beat world champions England by 69 runs in match 13 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to pull off a huge upset at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With this win, the Afghans remain in the top six whereas Australia -- who are the five-time winners -- have now hit rock bottom and are at the tenth spot in the updated points table. Meanwhile, England are in fifth place but have lots of concerns going ahead.

Talking about the England-Afghanistan match, England elected to bowl first. The Afghans rode on opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz's solid 80, Ikram Alikhil's 58 and cameos from Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to post a challenging 284 in 49.5 overs. Many expected England's batting depth to see them through but Mujeeb had other plans as his 3 for 51 along with Rashid's three-fer, and regular breakthroughs from others, ensured England remained behind and eventually succumbed to a 69-run loss;&nbsp;being dismissed for 215 in 40.3 overs.&nbsp;

After Afghanistan's famous win, former England captain Michael Atherton slammed Jos Buttler &amp; Co. and feels the team has many 'undercooked' players. "England haven't bowled well enough and teams have got off to fliers against them. There are reasons. Many of the players are undercooked in terms of cricketing time, time in ODIs. But they have not hit the ground running and have made things very difficult for themselves now," Atherton said on Sky Sports.

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Atherton further lauded the Afghans and said, "They outplayed England - it wasn't as if they won on a desperate turning pitch that suited their spinners. It was the greatest night in Afghanistan's history and they won fair and square."

With this defeat, England are in the top five (fifth) but now have two losses from three outings whereas Afghanistan are in the sixth spot. The 2019 winners will now have some time off and then face South Africa, who are unbeaten after two games, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (Oct 21) in match 20.

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On Sunday (Oct 15), Afghanistan beat world champions England by 69 runs in match 13 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to pull off a huge upset at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

On Sunday (Oct 15), Afghanistan beat world champions England by 69 runs in match 13 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition to pull off a huge upset at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With this win, the Afghans remain in the top six whereas Australia -- who are the five-time winners -- have now hit rock bottom and are at the tenth spot in the updated points table. Meanwhile, England are in fifth place but have lots of concerns going ahead. Talking about the England-Afghanistan match, England elected to bowl first. The Afghans rode on opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz's solid 80, Ikram Alikhil's 58 and cameos from Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to post a challenging 284 in 49.5 overs. Many expected England's batting depth to see them through but Mujeeb had other plans as his 3 for 51 along with Rashid's three-fer, and regular breakthroughs from others, ensured England remained behind and eventually succumbed to a 69-run loss; being dismissed for 215 in 40.3 overs. After Afghanistan's famous win, former England captain Michael Atherton slammed Jos Buttler & Co. and feels the team has many 'undercooked' players. "England haven't bowled well enough and teams have got off to fliers against them. There are reasons. Many of the players are undercooked in terms of cricketing time, time in ODIs. But they have not hit the ground running and have made things very difficult for themselves now," Atherton said on Sky Sports. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: UNMISSABLE! Watch Afghanistan dressing room erupts in joy with historic win over England Atherton further lauded the Afghans and said, "They outplayed England - it wasn't as if they won on a desperate turning pitch that suited their spinners. It was the greatest night in Afghanistan's history and they won fair and square." With this defeat, England are in the top five (fifth) but now have two losses from three outings whereas Afghanistan are in the sixth spot. The 2019 winners will now have some time off and then face South Africa, who are unbeaten after two games, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (Oct 21) in match 20. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08). Opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. rode on the captain's 47-ball 57 and cameos from Harpreet Brar, Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan to post 179/7.

In reply, Nitish Rana's KKR started well courtesy of Jason Roy's 24-ball 38 and were kept in the hunt courtesy of the skipper's 38-ball 51 before the finishing acts provided by Rinku Singh (21* off 10) and Andre Russell's 23-ball 42. With this win, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race and join as many as four more teams with ten points each.

Here's a look at the updated IPL 2023 points table after KKR beat PBKS:

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Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) remain atop followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but there are many teams with ten points apiece whereas the bottom-two sides -- with eight points each -- are also not out of contention for the playoffs spot.

At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Russell&nbsp;said, "We already thought about it, the ball was gripping so we just wanted to stick it out. They miss their lengths and we could swing it around. Needing 30 off the final two, it was very gettable. I flicked one into the stands without really swinging at it. And that six over point put the icing on the cake. I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. (On Rinku) He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it last ball."

Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08).

Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08). Opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan & Co. rode on the captain's 47-ball 57 and cameos from Harpreet Brar, Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan to post 179/7. In reply, Nitish Rana's KKR started well courtesy of Jason Roy's 24-ball 38 and were kept in the hunt courtesy of the skipper's 38-ball 51 before the finishing acts provided by Rinku Singh (21* off 10) and Andre Russell's 23-ball 42. With this win, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race and join as many as four more teams with ten points each. Here's a look at the updated IPL 2023 points table after KKR beat PBKS: Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Rohit Sharma's struggle with the bat is...' - Virender Sehwag opines on MI skipper's form Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) remain atop followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but there are many teams with ten points apiece whereas the bottom-two sides -- with eight points each -- are also not out of contention for the playoffs spot. At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Russell said, "We already thought about it, the ball was gripping so we just wanted to stick it out. They miss their lengths and we could swing it around. Needing 30 off the final two, it was very gettable. I flicked one into the stands without really swinging at it. And that six over point put the icing on the cake. I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. (On Rinku) He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it last ball."

IPL 2023: Updated points table as KKR enter 10-point logjam after last-ball win over PBKS

Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It was a face-off between third-ranked Lucknow and fourth-positioned Chennai at a crucial juncture of the league stage, with as many as five teams -- ranging from second to sixth spots -- tied at ten points each. Rain played spoilsport as both teams shared a point each at the&nbsp;Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Wednesday (May 03).

At the coin toss, MS Dhoni called it right as CSK opted to bat first. During the toss, Danny Morrison asked Dhoni about his IPL future in a cheeky manner.&nbsp;The former cricketer-turned-commentator Morrison asked, “This wonderful swansong tour, your last, how are you enjoying it?" To this, the former Indian captain replied, "Well you have decided it’s my last". Dhoni's response went viral in no time and was met with a thunderous response at the venue.

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LSG, who came into this match on the back of a defeat versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 18 runs at home on Monday (May 01), were off to a poor start. Deepak Chahar returned to the playing XI for CSK but couldn't take an&nbsp;early breakthrough. Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali shared two wickets each whereas Ravindra Jadeja applied the brakes as Lucknow found it tough to score freely on a tricky surface (also&nbsp;witnessed in the LSG-RCB high-voltage clash).&nbsp;

The home side were tottering at 62/5 after 14 overs but doubled the score courtesy of Ayush Badoni's 33-ball 59 not out. LSG were 125/7 in 19.2 overs when rain made its presence felt. After a long wait, there was no play possible with both sides sharing a point each. Here's the updated points table after LSG-CSK tie:

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In the overall standings, both LSG and CSK have gone up by one spot. Lucknow remain above CSK with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.639. Meanwhile, CSK have an NRR of +0/329. The Yellow Army will now host Mumbai Indians (MI), in Chennai, on May 06 whereas Lucknow will lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 07 in Ahmedabad.

Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It was a face-off between third-ranked Lucknow and fourth-positioned Chennai at a crucial juncture of the league stage, with as many as five teams -- ranging from second to sixth spots -- tied at ten points each.

Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). It was a face-off between third-ranked Lucknow and fourth-positioned Chennai at a crucial juncture of the league stage, with as many as five teams -- ranging from second to sixth spots -- tied at ten points each. Rain played spoilsport as both teams shared a point each at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Wednesday (May 03). At the coin toss, MS Dhoni called it right as CSK opted to bat first. During the toss, Danny Morrison asked Dhoni about his IPL future in a cheeky manner. The former cricketer-turned-commentator Morrison asked, “This wonderful swansong tour, your last, how are you enjoying it?" To this, the former Indian captain replied, "Well you have decided it’s my last". Dhoni's response went viral in no time and was met with a thunderous response at the venue. Also Read: IPL 2023: CSK skipper MS Dhoni on his retirement rumours at toss against LSG | WATCH LSG, who came into this match on the back of a defeat versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 18 runs at home on Monday (May 01), were off to a poor start. Deepak Chahar returned to the playing XI for CSK but couldn't take an early breakthrough. Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali shared two wickets each whereas Ravindra Jadeja applied the brakes as Lucknow found it tough to score freely on a tricky surface (also witnessed in the LSG-RCB high-voltage clash). The home side were tottering at 62/5 after 14 overs but doubled the score courtesy of Ayush Badoni's 33-ball 59 not out. LSG were 125/7 in 19.2 overs when rain made its presence felt. After a long wait, there was no play possible with both sides sharing a point each. Here's the updated points table after LSG-CSK tie: In the overall standings, both LSG and CSK have gone up by one spot. Lucknow remain above CSK with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.639. Meanwhile, CSK have an NRR of +0/329. The Yellow Army will now host Mumbai Indians (MI), in Chennai, on May 06 whereas Lucknow will lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 07 in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Updated points table after LSG-CSK face-off abandoned due to rain

On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs in match 06 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. After a loss in the season-opener, against defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), CSK returned to Chepauk after 1,426 days -- following IPL 2019 -- and marked a memorable comeback at their fortress to beat Lucknow in a high-scoring encounter at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.&nbsp;

Opting to bowl first, KL Rahul &amp; Co. were off to a poor start as Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) and Devon Conway (47) stitched a whirlwind 110-run opening stand. Cameos from Shivam Dube (16-ball 27), Moeen Ali (13-ball 19), Ambati Rayudu (14-ball 27 not out) and MS Dhoni (3-ball 12) led CSK to a mammoth 217 for 7. Dhoni also completed 5,000 runs in the tournament with his blistering sixes. In reply, LSG were 73 for no loss in five overs before Moeen Ali (4 for 26) and Mitchell Santner (1 for 21) brought the Yellow Army back into the contest.&nbsp;

Kyle Mayers (22-ball 53) led the charge early in the run-chase but Lucknow fell flat after his dismissal despite handy knocks from Nicholas Pooran (18-ball 32) and some lusty blows from Krishnappa Gowtham and Mark Wood. Eventually, Lucknow managfed 205 for 7 to lose by a dozen runs.

Here's a look at the updated points table after CSK beat LSG in IPL 2023

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At the post-match presentation, CSK captain Dhoni said, "Terrific high-scoring game. All of us were thinking how the wicket would be. It was the perfect first game that could happen. I thought it would be much slower. But it was a wicket where you could score runs. I was quite surprised with the wicket. But we'll have to see if we can produce a wicket like this game after game. Fast bowling we need to slightly improve. Need to bowl according to the conditions. WHat is important is to keep an eye as to what the opposition bowlers are doing. One more thing is they'll have to bowl no no-balls or extra wides. Or they'll have to play under a new captain. It will be my second warning and then I'll be off. Only reason we've scored those runs is if the surface is nice."

On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs in match 06 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition.

On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs in match 06 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. After a loss in the season-opener, against defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), CSK returned to Chepauk after 1,426 days -- following IPL 2019 -- and marked a memorable comeback at their fortress to beat Lucknow in a high-scoring encounter at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Opting to bowl first, KL Rahul & Co. were off to a poor start as Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) and Devon Conway (47) stitched a whirlwind 110-run opening stand. Cameos from Shivam Dube (16-ball 27), Moeen Ali (13-ball 19), Ambati Rayudu (14-ball 27 not out) and MS Dhoni (3-ball 12) led CSK to a mammoth 217 for 7. Dhoni also completed 5,000 runs in the tournament with his blistering sixes. In reply, LSG were 73 for no loss in five overs before Moeen Ali (4 for 26) and Mitchell Santner (1 for 21) brought the Yellow Army back into the contest. Kyle Mayers (22-ball 53) led the charge early in the run-chase but Lucknow fell flat after his dismissal despite handy knocks from Nicholas Pooran (18-ball 32) and some lusty blows from Krishnappa Gowtham and Mark Wood. Eventually, Lucknow managfed 205 for 7 to lose by a dozen runs. Here's a look at the updated points table after CSK beat LSG in IPL 2023 Also Read: IPL 2023: HISTORIC FEAT! MS Dhoni becomes seventh player to enter 5k-run club in mega event - Watch At the post-match presentation, CSK captain Dhoni said, "Terrific high-scoring game. All of us were thinking how the wicket would be. It was the perfect first game that could happen. I thought it would be much slower. But it was a wicket where you could score runs. I was quite surprised with the wicket. But we'll have to see if we can produce a wicket like this game after game. Fast bowling we need to slightly improve. Need to bowl according to the conditions. WHat is important is to keep an eye as to what the opposition bowlers are doing. One more thing is they'll have to bowl no no-balls or extra wides. Or they'll have to play under a new captain. It will be my second warning and then I'll be off. Only reason we've scored those runs is if the surface is nice."

IPL 2023: Updated points table after Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants at Chepauk

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney. Batting first, Babar Azam-led Men in Green had their back against the wall and were reduced to 43 for 4 before fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan revived the Pakistan innings and took them to a daunting 185 for 9. In reply, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas were never in the run-chase and reduced to 66 for 4 before a brief rain break brought forward a revived target; with SA needing 142 (73 off 30 balls).&nbsp;

Pakistan pacers produced a masterclass of death bowling to never give any chance to the South African batters as the Proteas were reduced to 108 for 9 to lose by 33 runs (DLS method). After the match, a jubilant Babar Azam said, "Very happy the way team performed. We are not upto the mark - me and Rizwan. But the way Haris played - different player - set the momentum. And the way Shadab finished the innings - outstanding. To be honest, everyone is my best player. Everyone is my match-winner. First two losses cost us. But the way we have played last two matches. As you know cricket is funny game. You never know."

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Here's the Group 2&nbsp;table after Pakistan beat South Africa in a crucial Super 12 tie

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		<tr>
			<td>TEAM</td>
			<td>PLAYED</td>
			<td>WON</td>
			<td>LOST</td>
			<td>N/R</td>
			<td>TIED</td>
			<td>NRR</td>
			<td>POINTS</td>
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		<tr>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+0.730</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>South Africa</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+1.441&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>+1.117&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Bangladesh</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-1.276</td>
			<td>4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Zimbabwe</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-0.313</td>
			<td>3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Netherlands</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>-1.233</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Meanwhile, New Zealand remain atop in Group 1 followed by England and Australia. All of them are at&nbsp;five points each.

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On Friday (November 06), there are two matches to be played. Ireland will face New Zealand which will be followed by Australia taking on Afghanistan. Both the games will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney.

On Thursday (November 03), Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) to earn two vital points in the business end of the Super 12 round at the iconic SCG, Sydney. Batting first, Babar Azam-led Men in Green had their back against the wall and were reduced to 43 for 4 before fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan revived the Pakistan innings and took them to a daunting 185 for 9. In reply, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas were never in the run-chase and reduced to 66 for 4 before a brief rain break brought forward a revived target; with SA needing 142 (73 off 30 balls). Pakistan pacers produced a masterclass of death bowling to never give any chance to the South African batters as the Proteas were reduced to 108 for 9 to lose by 33 runs (DLS method). After the match, a jubilant Babar Azam said, "Very happy the way team performed. We are not upto the mark - me and Rizwan. But the way Haris played - different player - set the momentum. And the way Shadab finished the innings - outstanding. To be honest, everyone is my best player. Everyone is my match-winner. First two losses cost us. But the way we have played last two matches. As you know cricket is funny game. You never know." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022: Kohli, Arshdeep help India beat Bangladesh by 10 runs in rain-affected thriller Here's the Group 2 table after Pakistan beat South Africa in a crucial Super 12 tie TEAM PLAYED WON LOST N/R TIED NRR POINTS India 4 3 1 0 0 +0.730 6 South Africa 4 2 1 1 0 +1.441 5 Pakistan 4 2 2 0 0 +1.117 4 Bangladesh 4 2 2 0 0 -1.276 4 Zimbabwe 4 1 2 1 0 -0.313 3 Netherlands 4 1 3 0 0 -1.233 2 Meanwhile, New Zealand remain atop in Group 1 followed by England and Australia. All of them are at five points each. On Friday (November 06), there are two matches to be played. Ireland will face New Zealand which will be followed by Australia taking on Afghanistan. Both the games will be held at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

T20 World Cup 2022 points table: Here's a look at Super 12 standings after Pakistan thrash South Africa

Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comprehensive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Andre Russell produced a brilliant all-round show while Tim Southee took two wickets as KKR registered a 54-run victory. This victory also kept their playoff chance alive with 12 points from 13 encounters with a net run rate of 0.160.

However, this was somewhat the end of the playoff chances for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they have just 10 points from 12 matches with a NRR of -0.270. However, they can still make it to the Top 4 as they have played a game less than KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Andre Russell produced a brilliant all-round show with 49 runs and three wickets as KKR dominated the game completely. SRH were never in the match as they were defeat completely on Saturday.

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At the top of the table, Gujarat Titans continue to dominate proceedings with 18 points while Lucknow Super Giants are second with 16 points from 12 encounters. Rajasthan Royals and RCB are third and fourth in the points table at the moment with 14 points each but RR have the better NRR.

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Delhi Capitals are fifth with 12 points from 12 matches while in the seventh position, we have Punjab Kings with similar points but an inferior NRR than DC. In the final two places in the table, it is still Chennai Super Kings with 8 points from 12 matches and Mumbai Indians with 6 points.

Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comprehensive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Andre Russell produced a brilliant all-round show while Tim Southee took two wickets as KKR registered a 54-run victory.

Kolkata Knight Riders moved up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comprehensive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Andre Russell produced a brilliant all-round show while Tim Southee took two wickets as KKR registered a 54-run victory. This victory also kept their playoff chance alive with 12 points from 13 encounters with a net run rate of 0.160. However, this was somewhat the end of the playoff chances for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they have just 10 points from 12 matches with a NRR of -0.270. However, they can still make it to the Top 4 as they have played a game less than KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Also read | CSK CEO explains reason behind Ambati Rayudu's IPL retirement tweet Andre Russell produced a brilliant all-round show with 49 runs and three wickets as KKR dominated the game completely. SRH were never in the match as they were defeat completely on Saturday. At the top of the table, Gujarat Titans continue to dominate proceedings with 18 points while Lucknow Super Giants are second with 16 points from 12 encounters. Rajasthan Royals and RCB are third and fourth in the points table at the moment with 14 points each but RR have the better NRR. Also read | Virat Kohli becomes first batsman in history to claim massive IPL milestone Delhi Capitals are fifth with 12 points from 12 matches while in the seventh position, we have Punjab Kings with similar points but an inferior NRR than DC. In the final two places in the table, it is still Chennai Super Kings with 8 points from 12 matches and Mumbai Indians with 6 points.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad