Pakistan gets eliminated from Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka to face India in the finals.

Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling victory over Pakistan in a super four match, securing their spot in the Asia Cup final through the DLS method on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan played a crucial unbeaten innings of 86, while Iftikhar Ahmed contributed with 47 runs, forming a formidable partnership of 108 runs that powered Pakistan to a commanding total of 252 for 7. The match was reduced to a 42-over contest due to rain.

However, Sri Lanka displayed remarkable resilience in their chase, with Kusal Mendis leading the charge with an impressive 91 runs. He received strong support from Charith Asalanka, who remained unbeaten at 49, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, who added 48 runs. Sri Lanka successfully chased down the target within the 42 overs, sealing their spot in the final. They are set to face India in the championship clash for Asia Cup on Sunday.

In the earlier stages of the match, opener Abdullah Shafique contributed with 52 runs off 69 balls, forming a valuable 64-run partnership with skipper Babar Azam, who scored 29. However, it was the partnership between Rizwan and Iftikhar that propelled Pakistan past the 250-run mark. Sri Lanka’s young pacer Matheesha Pathirana was the most successful bowler for his team, claiming three crucial wickets while conceding 64 runs..