Pakistan vs Srilanka Asia cup 2022 Final

 OVER VIEW:

"The New Asian Tigers of the 2022"

Pakistan vs Srilanka Asia cup 2022 Final:    Pakistan captain Babar Azam opted to bowl first in the summit clash. Sri Lanka were unchanged for the final and put faith in the eleven that defeated Pakistan on Friday. On the other hand, Pakistan brought back Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan after benching them for the inconsequential final Super Four game. SL captain Dasun Shanaka said he would have bowled first as well underlining the vital role toss has played throughout the event.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa had made an outstanding comeback to keep his unblemished record at 71 as he led Sri Lanka to a respectable 170/6. When given the opportunity to bat first, Sri Lanka was in serious difficulty after losing five wickets for just 58 runs before Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga teamed up for a strong comeback. Hasaranga left the game after reaching 36, but Rajapaksa made it to 50, After Bhanuka Rajapaksa rescued Sri Lanka to a fighting total of 170/6 to give a chance to winning the tittle.

In response Pakistan are in a trouble, Earlier With taking Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman out of the equation in the Powerplay, Pramod Madushan handed Sri Lanka the perfect start. In six overs, Pakistan scored 37/2, When Pakistan was chasing 171, they frequently lost wickets because only Mohammad Rizwan could score significantly, scoring 55 runs and and all team could only manage 147 all out in 20, as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title.

Time for the Match presentation ceremony:

Post Match Talks:

 Dasun Shanaka (SL):    I want to express my gratitude to the fans for their tremendous support. I hope today we did them proud. I was thinking about the IPL 2021 game in which Chennai won by bat first. These young people are very familiar with the circumstances. Wanindu significantly contributed despite losing five wickets. Additionally, Chamika and DDS batted quite effectively. The pivotal ball was the final six. Mentally, 170 was the point since 160 always seems attainable. We had confidence in Madushanka as children, and as captains, we were obligated to support him, Any squad anywhere in the globe is susceptible. [On the opening contest with Afghanistan] It took place for a valid purpose. After that game, we had serious conversations. Every single person performed admirably for us, which is how we won the championship. The finals saw significant fielding improvement. During the league stages, we made a few blunders. We gave it our all today, so props to the athletes and the coaching team. I also want to express my gratitude to the selectors and the Sri Lankan cricket board.

Babar Azam (PAK):    Congratulation to Sri Lanka for their excellent cricket performance. The first eight overs were won by us, but Rajapaska's partnership was incredible. It is always pleasant to play in Dubai, and this was a genuine wicket. We didn't bat as well as we could have. We had a strong start, but we lost 15 to 20 more runs and couldn't finish strong. Many advantages for us to consider. There is less room for error in a final. Our batting couldn't put it away, and our fielding wasn't up to par. However, Rizwan, Naseem, and Nawaz stood out. There will be ups and downs, but it would be nicer if we made fewer mistakes.

Player of the Tournament Wanindu Hasaranga:    Bhanuka and I had a decent total in mind when I came to bat at 60/5, which was 150. I assured him that I would fulfil my obligations and make my injections. The ball swung throughout the opening few overs, but the wicket was excellent when I was batting. I adore bowling in the Indian subcontinent. In these circumstances, I aim to bowl at the stumps, which is why I am successful. I make an effort to bowl tight and dot balls. Our boys performed admirably throughout the competition, especially following our defeat by Afghanistan.

Player of the Match Bhanuka Rajapaksa:    Outside, things were not simple. Pakistan was bowling effectively. We had a strategy when Wanindu entered the room. We aimed to remain upbeat throughout. As Iftikhar was bowling, Wanindu threatened to attack the bowler. But fortunately, we both went har. Pakistanis were in charge, so I had to adjust my strategy. We wanted to spend some time in the crease, which contributed to our achievement of 170. I informed Chris (Silverwood), who came out to speak with us after the tenth over, that 140 was a respectable score. But the target had changed significantly by the time we left. Since this is a game of momentum, the last ball six and the last over gave us a boost.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva:    That although I wasn't participating in the first games, I was routinely practising and prepared in case I was given the chance. Against all teams, we had well-thought-out plans that we faithfully followed through with.

Mohammad Rizwan:    They deserved to win because they performed like great champions. They won the game despite losing the toss by putting us under pressure at crucial times. We made mistakes, and Sri Lanka profited from them. At the end of both innings, they stole our momentum from us.

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood:    He began by establishing the tone for us. The fact that everyone has raised their hands at any time is fantastic. Just needed to find a strategy. possessed faith in the team's talent. came in with a really young seam attack; it was amazing to watch them play. Picking one person out is improper because it was a team effort.

Kusal Mendis:    I'm overjoyed to have the runs. In the most recent two games, Pathum and I formed partnerships. We lost two or three wickets. Very strong middle order partnering.

Chamika Karunaratne:    After 7 years, we are succeeding because we are a new team. youngsters in abundance, feeling great. We only intended to fight and give it our best effort. The athletes were exerting maximum effort. After the first match's defeat, everyone made an effort (against Afghanistan).