Asia Cup final

2022 - 9 - 12

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Live Report: Asia Cup 2022 final - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Checkout live blog for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Final 2022, Asia Cup only on ESPNcricinfo.com.

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Asia Cup Final: Sri Lanka's Cup of glory as Pakistan get vanquished (The Hindu BusinessLine)

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 ...

He hit six fours and three sixes and the flick off Naseem for a maximum was a treat for the eyes. There was another 54-run stand with Chamika Karunaratne and Sri Lanka did cross the 160-run mark. Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga (36 off 21 balls) added 58 quick runs after Sri Lanka was left gasping for breath at 58 for 5. At one point, even the spectators got frustrated with Rizwan’s push and prod game which is good for totals in the 150 range but not the 170 plus ones. Sri Lanka doesn't have prima donas like the 'Men in Blue' but a team of good cricketers who have understood how to win crunch matches from the dead. It was a victory that was just not about cricket but way beyond that with much deeper historical and political importance.

Asia Cup Final: Last ball six helped us with the momentum, says ... (The Indian Express)

Bhanuka Rajapaksa top-scored for Sri Lanka with 71 not out 45 off balls.

“When Chris (Silverwood) came out to talk to us after the 10th over, I told him that 140 was a good score. We wanted to spend some time in the crease and that helped in getting 170,” he said. Rajapaksa hit six fours and three sixes in his innings.

World reacts to Sri Lanka's thrilling Asia Cup triumph (International Cricket Council)

All the reaction from around the world as Sri Lanka clinched a sixth Asia Cup title with an impressive 23-run victory over Pakistan.

Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing . Have to appreciate the— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) [September 11, 2022] You have kept inspiring as a side. Played like a team of true champions. Showed character and passion to play for the country and so proud of each and every one…

PCB Chief Ramiz Raja Snaps At Indian Journalist After Asia Cup ... (NDTVSports.com)

This was Sri Lanka's sixth Asia Cup title. Pakistan's capitulation against Lankans in both the final and the Super 4 clash left Pakistani fans distressed ...

Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). After this a clearly rattled Ramiz walked off and also tried to remove the journalist's phone. After that the Sri Lankan bowlers bowled out Pakistan for 147 to script a great win. [Babar Azam](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile)'s team failed to drive home the advantage in the summit clash in Dubai despite winning the toss and having the Lankans tottering at 67/5 after the first 10 overs. [Ramiz Raja](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/41527-rameez-raja-playerprofile) to give a message to the fans after the loss. Pakistan's capitulation against Lankans in both the final and the Super 4 clash left Pakistani fans distressed and sad.

Asia Cup Finals 2022: Prize money winning team, runners-up will ... (Livemint)

Sri Lanka scored 170 runs by losing 6 wickets, while Pakistan managed to score only 147 runs.