Sports Desk: Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets via DLS method in a super four match to secure their place in the final of the Asia Cup here on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 after rain reduced the match to 42-overs a side contest.
However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a valiant batting display alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka overhauled the target in 42 overs. Sri Lanka will take on India in final on Sunday.
It is a huge achievement for Sri Lanka to reach the final of the Asia Cup, especially after they lost their first two matches of the tournament. But they have shown great resilience and determination to come back from those setbacks and win their last three matches in a row.
Sri Lanka will be hoping to carry their momentum into the final and defeat India to win their sixth Asia Cup title.
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