Preceding the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, some surprising results have heightened anticipation for the tournament. While Pakistan’s loss to Afghanistan wasn’t entirely unexpected, the challenge posed by the UAE to the Pakistani team indicated a fiercely competitive tournament. However, the most shocking outcome came in the T20 match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, where the current T20 format champions, Sri Lanka, suffered a crushing defeat. Sri Lanka, using the series for Asia Cup preparation, saw their entire team dismissed for a mere 80 runs.
