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Watch: Gautam Gambhir Poses With Sri Lanka's Flag After Dasun Shanaka's Side Wins Asia Cup

Sri Lanka came up with a performance of a lifetime as the side punched above its weight to win the Asia Cup 2022. The Dasun Shanaka-led side defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the summit clash to win the Asia Cup for the sixth time. Sri Lanka displayed a perfect all-round performance to win the contest and it is important to remember that the side were reeling at 58/5 at one stage, but owing to Bhanuka Rajapaksa's knock of 71 runs, Sri Lanka posted 170/6 in 20 overs. Then, the side bundled out Pakistan for 147, winning the contest by 23 runs.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka Reveals How CSK Inspired Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Final Win vs Pakistan

The Asia Cup 2022 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw a heavy trend in the favour of teams chasing, making the toss in the final a crucial one to win. The odds were already in favour of Pakistan when Babar Azam called it right and opted to field. Things got worse for Sri Lanka when they were down to 58/5 in the 9th over. But from then on, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan and an inspired display of fielding saw them register a rather comfortable win over Pakistan to lift their sixth Asia Cup title.

Watch: Pakistan's Shadab Khan Jokingly Tries To Raise Umpire's Finger After Failed DRS

Sri Lanka lifted their sixth Asia Cup title after beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. After being put in to bat, Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the powerplay, and lost half of their batters for a total of 58. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit an unbeaten 71 off 54 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a strong total of 170 for six in 20 overs. However, he was lucky to have stayed on the pitch for that long, having survived an LBW appeal in the final over of the powerplay.

Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka's Cup Of Glory As Pakistan Get Vanquished

Sri Lanka, a country picking up pieces after the death of democracy while facing enormous financial turbulence, found 11 worthy heroes on a cricket pitch as Dasun Shanaka's unheralded bunch crushed Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title here on Sunday. It was a victory that was just not about cricket but way beyond that with much deeper historical and political importance. It was one for posterity as Sri Lanka first raised themselves from the dungeons to reach 170 for 6 from a hopeless 58 for 5 because of Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 45-ball-71, easily one of the best knocks under pressure in T20s in recent times.

Pakistan's Score 9 From 0 Deliveries As Sri Lanka Pacer Bowls Flurry Of Extras In Asia Cup Final

Sri Lanka were tottering at 58/5 at one point after being put in to bat by Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final in Dubai on Sunday, but Bhanuka Rajapaksa's brilliant unbeaten 71-run knock coupled with crucial cameos from Wanindu Hasaranga and Chamika Karunaratne helped take them to 170/6 in 20 overs. But in conditions where chasing teams have held a major edge, Sri Lanka had to get off to a tight start, but pacer Dilshan Madushanka gifted Pakistan a good boost in their chase.

Watch: Catch Opportunity Turns Into A 6 For Sri Lanka As Pakistan Fielders Collide

Bhanuka Rajapaksa came to Sri Lanka's rescue in the ongoing Asia Cup final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. With his side reeling at 58 for five at one stage, Rajapaksa led Sri Lanka's charge with an unbeaten 71 off just 45 balls as the Islanders managed to post a total of 171 for six in 20 overs. However, Rajapaksa was dropped when he was batting on 54. On the last ball of the penultimate over, Pakistan players Shadab Khan and Asif Ali collided at deep midwicket after Rajapaksa tried to hit Mohammad Hasnain's delivery for a six.

Turned Back From Asia Cup Final For Wearing India Jersey: Fans Share Ordeal.

As Pakistan and Sri Lanka faced off in the Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, some Indian fans claimed that they were turned away at the gates. One fan even alleged that cops were pushing fans away saying they could not enter in Indian team jerseys. The Twitter handle of 'The Bharat Army' shared a video of fans narrating the ordeal that they faced. "SHOCKING TREATMENT as The Bharat Army and other Indian Cricket Fans told they can not enter the stadium wearing 'India jerseys'!" the fan group tweeted.

Watch: Babar Azam Pumped Up After Brilliant Running Catch In Asia Cup Final

Pakistan are in control of the proceedings against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium. After being put into bat, Sri Lanka's top-order failed to negate the new ball as Pakistan pacers ran riot in the powerplay. Both Sri Lanka openers, Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, were back in the pavillion before the conclusion of the fourth over. While Mendis was castled in the first over by Naseem Shah, Nissanka mistimed his pull and was caught near mid-off by Babar Azam off Haris Rauf's delivery.

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir Poses With Sri Lanka's Flag After Dasun Shanaka's Side Wins Asia Cup

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka Reveals How CSK Inspired Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Final Win vs Pakistan

Watch: Pakistan's Shadab Khan Jokingly Tries To Raise Umpire's Finger After Failed DRS

Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka's Cup Of Glory As Pakistan Get Vanquished

Pakistan's Score 9 From 0 Deliveries As Sri Lanka Pacer Bowls Flurry Of Extras In Asia Cup Final

Watch: Catch Opportunity Turns Into A 6 For Sri Lanka As Pakistan Fielders Collide

Turned Back From Asia Cup Final For Wearing India Jersey: Fans Share Ordeal.

Watch: Babar Azam Pumped Up After Brilliant Running Catch In Asia Cup Final