Cricket is not for faint-hearted fans, and this was evidenced during the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka clash yesterday when the latter won the match by just two wickets. This thrilling win by the Lankans enabled them to qualify for the finals of the Asia Cup for the 11th time. Now, Dasun Shanaka & Co will face India in the final on Sunday (September 17). More than experts, fans were stunned to see Lanka upset the mighty Pakistan.
Underrated is the word used by fans to describe the Sri Lankan team’s performance, as they never lost belief till the last ball was bowled. With nine needed off the last over, Charith Asalanka kept his cool and hit four and two runs off the last two deliveries bowled by debutant Zaman Khan. Ecstacy and agony were contrasting emotions of the Lankans and Pakistani players respectively.
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Asia Cup Final: Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis heroes, Sri Lanka now aim for glory against India
Charith Asalanka and Kusal Mendis was the hero for Sri Lanka as the home side registered a thrilling 2-wicket win over Pakistan and booked a spot in the Asia Cup 2023 final. This is the 11th time Sri Lanka have reached an Asia Cup final. The home side will now face India in Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday.
Chasing 253 in a 42-over game, Sri Lanka at one point were cruising thanks to Kusal Mendis’ 91. However, the 19th over changed the tide as Shaheen Afridi picked two back-to-back wickets. Needing 8 runs in 6 balls, chaos erupted as Sri Lanka were left to score 6 runs in 2 balls. However, cool as ice Asalanka hit a four and then picked a couple in the next two balls to secure a famous win. Iftikhar Ahmed was the pick of the bowler for Pakistan with 3 wickets. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan picked 2 and 1 wickets, respectively.
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