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Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan’s qualification hopes still alive despite defeat to India

Pakistan will next face Sri Lanka on Tuesday, in what is seen as a must-win contest.

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12 months ago

September 22, 2025

Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Asia Cup 2025 final remain intact despite a six-wicket loss to India in their opening Super 4s clash on Sunday.

Under the round-robin format, Babar Azam’s men must now win their remaining matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to secure a place in the final, setting up the possibility of a third showdown with India in this year’s tournament.

Pakistan will next face Sri Lanka on Tuesday, in what is seen as a must-win contest.

Sri Lanka, who topped Group B with three victories, suffered a setback in their first Super 4s match against Bangladesh.

A loss for Pakistan would leave them on the brink of elimination.

Should Pakistan overcome Sri Lanka, they would then meet Bangladesh on Thursday.

A win in that fixture would put them in strong contention for a place in Sunday’s title clash.

However, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also remain in the hunt for qualification, with Bangladesh already holding one Super 4s victory.

Current Super 4s standings:

India: 2 points from 1 match (NRR +0.689)
Bangladesh: 2 points from 1 match (NRR +0.121)
Sri Lanka: 0 points from 1 match (NRR -0.121)
Pakistan: 0 points from 1 match (NRR -0.689)

While India have taken an early lead, their passage to the final is not yet guaranteed.

Victories over Bangladesh on Wednesday or Sri Lanka on Friday would be enough to confirm their spot, but the team will be aiming to maintain an unbeaten record heading into the decider.

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Aino Mina Kandahar and Omar Zawak Herat played out a 1–1 draw in the 12th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium on Saturday.

Aino Mina made a strong start, with Mohammad Yaqoob scoring the opening goal in the sixth minute to put his team ahead.

Omar Zawak Herat responded eight minutes later, as Nematullah Karimi scored the equalizer in the 14th minute.

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Ahlullah Darman of Aino Mina Kandahar was named the Player of the Match.

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ACL: Sarsabz Yashlar edge Istiqlal Kabul 2–1

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September 18, 2026

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Sarsabz Yashlar Faryab defeated Istiqlal Kabul 2–1 in the 11th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan.

The match was played on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.

The two teams played out a balanced first half, with neither side able to break the deadlock.

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Sarsabz Yashlar responded by increasing the pressure, with Abdullah Maki equalizing in the 67th minute.

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Sorkh Poshan Khafi beat Arman FC 2–0 in ACL season six

Arman FC will face Khurasan Faryab in their third match next Sunday, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi will take on Toofan Herat.

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September 18, 2026

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Sorkh Poshan Khafi secured a 2–0 victory over Arman FC in their second match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan.

The two sides faced off on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul in the 10th match of the tournament.

Arman FC started brightly and looked dangerous in attack, creating several chances in the first half. However, they failed to find the back of the net.

Sorkh Poshan Khafi broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute through Ali Basit Nazari, who finished the chance to put his side 1–0 ahead. Nazari was later named Player of the Match.

Arman FC pushed for an equalizer after the break and enjoyed a significant spell of possession, but Sorkh Poshan Khafi defended well and remained dangerous on the counter.

The Khafi-based side sealed the win in second-half stoppage time when Naweed Mahboobi scored the second goal, securing a 2–0 victory.

Arman FC’s goalkeeper also produced several important saves to keep the scoreline from widening.

Arman FC will face Khurasan Faryab in their third match next Sunday, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi will take on Toofan Herat.

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