SL Vs PAK, Asia Cup 2022 Final: Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan By 23 Runs To Lift Sixth Title - Highlights

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team gifted the island nation joy and the sixth Asia Cup title as they defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday -- their fifth T20I win on the trot. Batting first, Sri Lanka rode on Bhanuska Rajapaksa's unbeaten 71 off 45 balls to power the team to 170/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan were never in the chase losing early wickets, Mohammad Rizwan (55) and Iftikhar Ahmed gave some hope with a 71-run third wicket stand but once the partnership was broken, Sri Lanka were on top again. Wanindu Hasaranga put tyhe final nail in the coffin with his three-wicket burst in an over that included the prized scalp of Rizwan. In the end, Pakistan were all out for 147 runs in 20 overs. Get SL Vs PAK Asia Cup 2022 final highlights.