Asia Cup 2023: Shocking Results of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match

COLOMBO: Charith Asalanka displayed nerves of steel to lead Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup 2023 final with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Pakistani bowlers fought back in the final overs and took back-to-back wickets, however, Charith Asalanka made no mistake and led his team to the Asia Cup final on the last bowl of the final over.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan raised a commendable total of 252/7 after the all-important Asia Cup 2023 fixture was reduced to 42 overs a side due to rain interruption.

The hosts once again got off to a shaky start to their innings as their out-of-form opener Fakhar Zaman (4) failed to score big and was castled by Pramod Madushan in the fourth over with just nine runs on the board.

Following the early dismissal, Pakistan captain Babar Azam joined Abdullah Shafique at the crease and the pair knitted an anchoring 64-run partnership.

The duo of Babar and Abdullah had put Pakistan in a strong position before Dunith Wellalage got Babar stumped to mark Sri Lanka’s comeback.

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