Asia Cup: Sri Lanka to face India in final after last-ball win over Pakistan
Sri Lanka sealed a thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday to set up a title match with India in the Asia Cup.
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Watch: 6 Needed From 2, Sri Lanka Pull Of A Thriller Against Pakistan To Enter Asia Cup Final
One of the finest cricketing contests of the Asia Cup 2023 unfolded on Thrusday day as Sri Lanka edged Pakistan in a last-ball thriller to enter the final of the tournament. It was Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis produced an outstanding 91 while Charith Asalanka gave him good company with a gutsy unbeaten 49 to set up the final against India. Pakistan looked to have done well to pull themsleves in the winning position after Shaheen Afridi's spectacular penultimate over. but, Sri Lanka reached the target of 252 runs, scoring 6 runs from the last 2 balls.
Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan By 2 Wickets To Reach Asia Cup Final
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets via DLS method in a super four match to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 after rain reduced the match to 42-overs a side contest. However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a valiant batting display alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka overhauled the target in 42 overs.
"They Played...": Babar Azam's Sri Lanka Confession After Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 Exit
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that Sri Lanka played better cricket than them as they missed out on the Asia Cup final spot by the barest of margins. Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi set a nail-biting final over after claiming two wickets in the penultimate over and giving away just four runs. Zaman Khan failed to save 9 runs in the final over as Charith Asalanka scored the winning runs to clinch the victory.
Asia Cup 2023: Team India Gets Shreyas Iyer Boost Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash, Batter Joins Practice
Having missed India's Super 4 matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer could be available for the team's Asia Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Friday. Iyer was replaced by KL Rahul against both Pakistan and Sri Lanka as he battled back spasm. But, on the eve of the Bangladesh match, the batter rejoined the team's practice session. Iyer featured in India's Group Stage games against arch-rivals Pakistan and Nepal in the Asia Cup, scoring 14 runs against Pakistan.
Watch: Virat Kohli Receives Handmade Portrait Of Himself From Fan, Star's Gesture Is Viral
Virat Kohli is one of the most talked about cricketers in the world. His exceptional talent and consistent performance have earned him a huge fan following across the globe. Amid the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, Kohli received a handmade portrait of himself from a fan in Colombo. The star batter thanked the young girl for the gesture. He also clicked pictures with the fan, while holding the portrait in his hands. The video has now gone viral on social media.
Rizwan propels Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka after rain reduced their crucial Asia Cup contest to 42-overs-a-side on Thursday (Sep 14) in Colombo.
India set to test bench strength against Bangladesh in Asia Cup
India are expected to rest several first-choice players when they face Bangladesh in the last Super Four match of the Asia Cup, having already qualified for Sunday's final.