Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka will now take on India in the final© AFP
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets via the DLS method in a super four match to secure their place in the Asia Cup final in Colombo on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put on a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to an impressive 252 for 7 after rain reduced the match to 42 overs per side. However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a courageous batting display alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka tackled the target in 42 overs.
Sri Lanka will face India in the final on Sunday.
Earlier, opener Abdullah Shafique (52 off 69 balls) shared a 64-run stand with skipper Babar Azam (29) after opting to bat in the crucial match.
But it was Rizwan and Iftikhar who provided the final flourish and took Pakistan over the 250-run mark.
For Sri Lanka, young pacer Matheesha Pathirana (3/64) was the most successful bowler.
Brief scores: Pakistan 252 for 7 in 42 overs (Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out), Abdullah Shafique 52; Matheesha Pathirana 3/64) Sri Lanka 252 for 8 in 42 overs (Kusal Mendis 91 Charith Asalanka 49 not out; Iftikhar Ahmed 3 /50).
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