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New Delhi. : In the Super-4 match of Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) secured a place in the final by defeating Pakistan team in a thrilling match that lasted till the last ball. Batting first, Pakistan scored 252 runs for 7 wickets on the basis of Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 86 runs. Sri Lanka won by losing 8 wickets on the last ball. Now India will face Sri Lanka in the final on 17th September.
Sri Lanka in the final, won the match on the last ball
The journey of Pakistan team has ended in Asia Cup. By defeating Pakistan in a breath-taking match, Sri Lanka secured its place in the finals. 6 runs were needed from the last 2 balls and Asalanka gave the team victory.
6 runs needed on 2 balls
This is a very exciting competition right now. Sri Lanka has lost another wicket while trying to steal 1 run. Pramod Madushan lost his wicket and at this time Charit Ashalanka has come on strike. 6 runs are required on 2 balls
exciting match
Shaheen Afridi made Pakistan comeback in the match by taking two consecutive wickets. On the fourth ball of the over, the hero of the previous match, Dhananjay de Silva, was caught at the boundary by Mohammad Wasim and then on the very next ball, Dunith Velalge was caught behind the wicket by Mohammad Rizwan. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the hat-trick.
Third success for Iftikhar
Iftikhar has taken another big wicket for Pakistan team. He brought great success to the team by dismissing Dasun Shanaka.
Sri Lanka on the way to win, need 36 runs
The Sri Lankan team is now slowly moving towards the final against India. After 36 overs the score is 216 runs for 4 wickets. The team needs 36 runs on 36 balls.
Mendis missed a century
Captain Babar Azam called Iftikhar for the seventh over and he took the biggest wicket. Kusal Mendis, who was batting on 91 runs, was sent back by Mohammed Harris with a brilliant catch.
56 runs needed on 54 balls
Kusal Mendis is seen playing an excellent innings for Sri Lanka. Wickets are falling at one end but they are moving towards a century. In 33 overs the team has scored 196 runs for 3 wickets. At present 56 runs are needed to win on 54 balls.
Third blow to Sri Lanka
Iftikhar has achieved important success for Pakistan. Samarawickrama was forced to play out on the score of 48 runs and was stumped. Created hope by breaking his 100-run partnership with Kusal Mendis.
Kushal Mendis close to century
Kushal Mendis and Sadira Samarawickrama are stuck at the crease like a wall. Both the batsmen together have won the match.
Sri Lanka took hold in the match
Sri Lanka has completely dominated the match against Pakistan. Kushal Mendis is unbeaten on 67 runs. At the other end, Sadira has reached close to his half-century.
Kushal Mendis hit a brilliant fifty
Sri Lanka’s star batsman Kushal Mendis has become a wall for Pakistan. Mendis’ brilliant fifty has put the team in a strong position. Lanka needs 122 runs to win.
Mendis took charge
After the fall of Sri Lanka’s second wicket, Kushal Mendis took charge at one end. The team is 156 runs away from victory.
Pakistan got second success
Shadab Khan has given second success to Pakistan. Sri Lanka got a shock in the form of Pathum Nissanka on 77 runs. The team is still 171 runs away from victory.
Sri Lankan batsmen wreaked havoc
Sri Lanka has rained runs as soon as it arrived. After which Pakistan’s problems have increased considerably. After the first run out, the team is still searching for a wicket. Lanka’s score is 62/1 in 10 overs.
Pakistan’s powers are failing
Pakistan’s powers seem to have failed in front of the Sri Lankan batsmen. Shaheen Afridi seemed to be proving very expensive in the beginning itself. Sri Lanka has scored 43 runs in just 7 overs.
Shadab’s direct hit brought success to Pakistan
Pakistan’s bowling had a very bad start. But Shadab Khan’s strong fielding has brought success to Pakistan. Kushal Perera became the victim of a direct hit by Shadab Khan.
Sri Lanka got the target of 252 runs
According to Duckworth-Lewis rule, Sri Lanka will have to score 1 run less to win than Pakistan. To win against Pakistan, the team will have to score not only 253 but 252 runs.
Pakistan gave target of 253 runs to Sri Lanka
There was a tough competition in this match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Thanks to the half-centuries of Abdullah Shafiq and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan has scored 252 runs against Sri Lanka.
Iftikhar Ahmed missed fifty
Pakistan’s big hitter Iftikhar Ahmed remained just 3 runs away from his half-century. Pakistan has suffered its sixth setback at 238.
