Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka to face India in final after thrilling win over Pakistan
Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka to face India in final after thrilling win over Pakistan
Sri Lanka booked their place in the Asia Cup 2023 final against India with a thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan in a rain-curtailed game at Colombo on Thursday. Kusal Mendis’ 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets.
Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka’s winning hit on the last ball at 1.07 am local time.
A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup.
No matter who’s missing they always find players who step up. Tonight Mendis laid the foundation and Asalanka finished the job
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