Dubai [UAE]: Following his side’s Asia Cup title win, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka dedicated the win to his nation.
A great half-century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and also intense spells from spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and pacer Pramod Madushan aided Sri Lanka raise its sixth Asia Cup title, beating Pakistan by 24 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday. “We want to devote this success to our nation. They all were awaiting this,” stated Shanaka after the suit in a press conference.
The captain said that the group had a major discussion after their initial loss to Afghanistan in the team stage.
“We knew we had ability yet it is about using it in game situations. The players stood, each as well as everyone contributed. This is the setting as a team that we have made,” he added.
Shanaka said that before the game, his side really felt that 170 would be a great score in the last.
“We have actually got variety in our bowling. It is difficult to chase 170 in the final. I assume that last six by Bhanuka was unique,” he added.
Shanaka stated that though Sri Lanka played good cricket in the past 2-3 years, the winning aspect was missing.
“We have had a great turn-around. This great deal will continue for 5-6 years. It will be a fantastic team,” he added.
Batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa additionally claimed that his side wished to create memorable moments such as this for the followers.
“We are playing remarkably well as an unit. We are expecting World Cup as well as keeping up the energy. There is a lot of situation happening back home. We rejoice and hope we brought some smiles to faces,” he included.
A great half-century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa as well as fiery spells from spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and also pacer Pramod Madushan aided Sri Lanka raise its sixth Asia Cup title, defeating Pakistan by 24 runs in the last of the tournament in Dubai on Sunday.
Sri Lanka will be exceptionally ecstatic with their performances. They pulled off an exceptional return from a bad placement in powerplay while batting, with aid of Rajapaksa (71 *) and also Hasaranga (36) to get to 170/6 in 20 overs. While bowling, it was spells of Wanindu Hasaranga (3/27) and also Pramod Madushan (4/34) that aided Lanka seal the triumph by 24 runs, despite a threatening stand of 61-runs between Mohammad Rizwan (55) and also Iftikhar Ahmed (32 ).
Going after 171, Pakistan obtained some free runs as pacer Dilshan Madushanka gave away nine additionals due to wides and also no balls. Nevertheless, the pacer made a comeback, giving just 3 even more runs in his over.
Sri Lanka kept Pakistani willows quiet for the following 2 overs as well as struck gold with the arch of star batter Babar Azam for 5. Pramod Madushan took his wicket after the batter was captured by Madhushanka at short fine leg, with the last offseting his pricey initial over. Pakistan was 1/22.
Madushan disregarded left-hander Fakhar Zaman for a gold duck, taking 2 wickets in two balls. After a dreadful very first over, Sri Lanka were favourites again, having lowered Pakistan to 2/22.
After that, Rizwan as well as Ifitkhar Ahmed tried to consistent the ship for Pakistan. Sri Lanka, nonetheless, continued bowling fantastic lines as well as lengths, keeping their challengers greatly on the backfoot. Guy in Eco-friendly could score just 15 in 15 rounds after Madushan’s double blow and also at powerplay end in six overs, Pakistan was at 37/2, with Rizwan (16 *) as well as Iftikhar (6 *).
The duo assisted run come for Pakistan and also the 50-run mark was touched in 7.3 overs.
At the end of 10 overs, Pakistan was at 68/3, with Rizwan (36 *) and Ifitkhar (17 *) at the fold.
A 50-run separate the duo was up in 44 rounds. At the beginning of the second fifty percent, Iftikhar seemed to transform things in his side’s favour with a 4 and also six. Wanindu Hasaranga’s 12th over gave away 14 runs.
Things appeared to swing in favour of Sri Lanka when Madushan bagged his 3rd gate of the suit in the 14th over. He ended the 71-run stand between Rizwan as well as Iftikhar after the latter was caught for 32 off 31 balls at backwards square leg by KNA Bandara.
Mohammad Nawaz was next on the crease. At the end of 15 overs, Pakistan went to 101/3, with Rizwan (47 *) and also Nawaz (6 *). A solid 15th over by Dhananjya de Silva developed pressure on Pakistan by distributing simply four runs. Pakistan needed 70 runs in the final five overs.
Stress accumulated on Pakistan and also proof was Nawaz giving away his wicket for simply four runs to Chamika Karurathne while attempting to pull yet was caught by Madushan at in reverse deep square. Pakistan was minimized to 102/4.
Khusdil Shah was the next batter on the crease. Rizwan raised his 3rd half-century of the tournament with a pressure-relieving six.
Nonetheless, Hasaranga’s final over transformed the game in favour of Sri Lanka once again as he grabbed gates of Rizwan (55 ), Asif Ali (0) and Khusdil (2) in a period of 5 spheres. Pakistan sunk to 112/7 hereafter over.
Miseries did not appear to finish for Pakistan as Theekshana dismissed Shadab Khan for just 8 follow he was captured by Gunathilaka. Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s hero in the match versus Afghanistan was also sent packing by Madushan, who obtained his 4th wicket of the suit after Karunarathne captured him at long-on.
Pakistan finished the suit at 147 all out after Haris Rauf was bowled by Karunaratne for 13. Sri Lanka clinched its 6th Asia Cup 2022 title.
Madushan (4/34) and also Hasaranga (3/27) were the heroes for Sri Lanka with the round. Theekshana and also Karunaratne took one scalp each.
An unbeaten half-century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and also strong knocks from Dhananjaya de Silva and Wanindu Hasaranga powered Sri Lanka to 170/6 in their 20 overs versus Pakistan in the final of Asia Cup 2022 right here in Dubai on Sunday.
Pakistan will not enjoy with how points ended up for them. Despite having SL reeling at 42/3 in the powerplay, they allow Rajapaksa (71 *), Hasaranga (36) and Silva (28) lead their side to a tough overall. Haris Rauf though had an excellent outing with 3/29.
Fielding initially, Pakistan was off to a wonderful beginning as pacer Naseem Shah got rid of unsafe opener Kusal Mendis for a gold duck. A 142 kmph distribution was available in, clipped the pads of the batter and also dismantled his off stump. Sri Lanka was at 1/2.
With this, Dhananjaya de Silva joined Pathum Nissanka. Silva thrilled the excited Sri Lankan group with some well-placed drives. Nissanka likewise appeared to have joined his partner in a counterattack with a cover drive of his own. Yet pacer Haris Rauf placed an end to this brief 21-run wait rejecting Nissanka for simply 8 escape 11 spheres, that was attempting to hit big over mid-on where Babar Azam took an excellent running catch.
Danushka Gunathilaka signed up with Silva at the crease, seeking to take Lankans previous powerplay without any damage. Silva proceeded locating spaces at will. Yet beyond, Pakistan continued to locate the stumps of their challengers, with Rauf getting his second victim. He sent back Gunathilaka for just one-off four balls to minimize SL to 36/3. A 151 kmph delivery captured the batter unsuspecting as well as took apart the furniture before he could even play his shot.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was next on the fold as well as began his inning with a lucky border as a 153 kmph distribution obtained the thick outside side of his bat as well as went straight to the limit line.
Sri Lanka finished an extreme powerplay with 42 operate on the board at the loss of 3 arches, with Silva (24 *) as well as Rajapaksa (6 *) at the fold.
The roadway after powerplay was not smooth for Lanka either as Silva was captured and bowled by Iftikhar Ahmed for 28 off 21 rounds. Spin had signed up with the party.
This brought captain Shanaka to the fold, who could only rack up 2 off five spheres after Shadab Khan’s spin deceived him. He missed the ball big time while trying to sweep and was clean bowled. With this, fifty percent of the Sri Lankan team was back in the hut for 58.
Up until now, Rajapaksa had actually held an end constant. Wanindu Hasaranga joined him next off.
At the end of 10 overs, SL was at 67/5, Rajapaksa (20 *) as well as Hasaranga (6 *) went to the fold.
Hasaranga struck the first 6 of the innings in the 13th over bowled by Mohammad Hasnain, which brought SL 14 runs. The stand of Rajapaksa as well as Hasaranga helped SL get to the 100-run mark in 13.1 overs.
The scoreboard kept ticking for SL and also this collaboration completed 50 runs in 14.2 overs. It was necessary for both to end up points off for Lanka as well as assist them to a challenging score. Hasaranga was the aggressor in the stand, racking up an important 36 off 21 spheres after being caught behind by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan on a Rauf shipment. The pacer obtained his 3rd wicket of the match, which finished a threatening 58-run stand.
At the end of 15 overs, Sri Lanka was at 117/6, with Rajapaksa (37 *) signed up with by Chamika Karunaratne (1 *).
Sri Lanka had made up for their powerplay missteps with their game in middle overs, racking up 78 perform at the loss of 3 arches.
Rajapaksa and Karunaratne then made a mockery of Naseem Shah, wrecking him for two 6s as well as taking 16 runs from his over.
Rajapaksa raised his 3rd T20 half-century in the 18th over off 35 rounds. He had actually aided Lanka remain in the game despite some early wickets as well as needed to bat till completion for the improvement of his side.
Hasnain’s 19th over though aided Pakistan get a rest for the initial five rounds, however Rajapaksa struck a 6 on the last ball, after he endured a catch effort after two fielders clashed.
Sri Lanka finished their innings at 170/6 in 20 overs. They had actually made a dazzling healing from racking up 42/3 in the powerplay. They made 78 runs in center overs from overs 7-16 as well as got 50 runs in the fatality overs.
Rajapaksa racked up an unbeaten in 71 off 45 rounds with six fours and three 6s. Karuratne (14 *) stood tall with him to create a 54-run stall simply 31 spheres.
Haris Rauf was the leading bowler for Pakistan, taking 3/29 in 4 overs. Shadab, Iftikhar and Naseem got one arch each.
