Sri Lanka Cricket Team, Asia Cup 2022
Sri Lanka Cricket Team. Image Credits: Twitter

Last Update on: September 11th, 2022 at 05:03 pm

Sri Lanka and Pakistan go head to head in the Asia Cup 2022 final on Sunday, September 11 in Dubai. Both the teams advanced through to the final after beating India and Afghanistan in the Super 4 stage of the tournament. The Lankans got the better of the Men in Green in the final Super 6 game in Dubai on September 9.

They won by six wickets chasing 122 after winning the toss and bowling first. It was a complete performance from Sri Lanka which would keep them ahead of Pakistan heading into the final. 

Pakistan held their nerves to win the game against Afghanistan which saw them making the final. Naseem Shah hit consecutive sixes off the final over to end Afghanistan’s campaign in this tournament. Pakistan skipper Babaz Azam had a special mention for Naseem Shah for winning the game for his side. 

Babar Azam, Naseem Shah
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah. (Photo: Twitter)

 “Excellent with the way Naseem Shah finished it off. Sharjah is always low-scoring, and Mujeeb and Rashid Khan are two of the best bowlers. We just wanted to take the match deep. The way we started with the ball was excellent. In our batting, we didn’t execute our plans very well, but Naseem was outstanding” said Babar. 

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Sri Lanka have won all their games chasing. They chased 176 against Afghanistan and 174 against India. They also chased 183 against Bangladesh as well in the group stage. Thus they have aced three chases and look in form ahead of their game against Pakistan. 

Dasun Shanaka. PC- Getty
Dasun Shanaka. PC- Getty

“The environment in the team set the tone. It is what gave us confidence. The batting unit won it for us. The bowlers bowled well in patches, Dilshan and Theekshana in particular. The Indian batsmen came hard, but we did well to keep them to 173. We had a good discussion after the first game. We know what we can do in this tournament” said Shanaka after their win against India. 

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Records, Sri Lanka’s Head-to-Head Record Against Pakistan – Asia Cup 2022 Final 

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 Super 4 Match 6
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Matches Played – 22

SL Won – 9

PAK Won – 13

Most Runs Scored For PAK – Shoaib Malik – 397

Most Wickets Taken For PAK – Shahid Afridi / Saeed Ajmal – 14

Most Runs Scored For SL – Tillakaratne Dilshan – 232

Most Wickets Taken For SL – Lasith Malinga – 16

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head To Head In Asia Cup 

Matches Played – 16

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SL Won – 11 

PAK Won – 5

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