"Good Toss To Lose": Mahela Jayawardena On Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Final Win vs Pakistan

12.09.2022 - 08:23 sports.ndtv.com

In a tournament where the toss has played a crucial role, Sri Lanka defied all odds to beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup final despite being on the losing side of the coin-flip and being put in to bat.

The chasing side had won eight of the 11 matches in the tournament so far and the two of those came in India and Pakistan's wins over Hong Kong.

But Sri Lanka showed great grit and determination to come out on top in the final, despite being down in the dumps at 58/5 at one point.

Good toss to lose boys !! Showed character and passion to play for the country and so proud of each and every one… enjoy the victory as entire country will..

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