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Asia Cup 2022 Updates & Highlights: Sri Lanka clinch stunning 23-run win over Pakistan to be crowned champion

The much-awaited Asia Cup 2022 is finally upon us and here mykhel brings you the match live updates, highlights of the T20 tournament.

Sri Lanka crowned 2022 Asia Cup champions

After losing their opener in the Afghanistan, Sri Lanka bounced back and how. Though the tournament was moved out of Sri Lanka due to the ongoing crisis in the country, Dasun Shanaka's men bounced back from their opening day loss to lift their sixth Asia Cup title.

Sri Lanka have previously won the title in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008 and 2014. The win will be a big motivator for Sri Lanka, who do not have a direct entry into the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Shanaka's men put behind their opening day loss, to clinch five wins on the trot and lift the Asia Cup trophy. Heading into the tournament, whenever one talked about the 2022 Asia Cup final, it was expected to be an India vs Pakistan final. But Lanka, who defeated both India and Pakistan in the Super 4 stage, put up a stellar show in the final to lift the trophy.

Despite being down to 58/5 in the first nine overs, Sri Lanka scripted a stunning comeback to hand Babar Azam-led Pakistan a 23-run loss in the final. Player of the match Bhanuka Rajapaksa played a stunning unbeaten knock, while player of the series Wanindu Hasaranga once again put up an all-round show as the underdogs scripted the perfect finish.

Here, mykhel brings you the live updates of Asia Cup 2022:

Sep 12, 2022, 12:47 am IST

Asia Cup 2022 Champions:

Sep 12, 2022, 12:46 am IST

This brings an end to our coverage of the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. Having started on Aug 27, it has been an action packed two weeks. After Sri Lanka fell to a crushing loss to Afghanistan in the opener, one wouldn't have expected Dasun Shanaka's men to walk away with the trophy. But Lanka, the official hosts, lifted the trophy and how. Our hearts are still beating fast as the two weeks churned out thrilling encounters. It has been an action-packed tournament, with Sri Lanka scripting the perfect underdogs story. It's time for us to sign off but do head over and catch up on the several stories we have lined up for you.

Sep 12, 2022, 12:26 am IST

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Player of the Match: It was not easy out there. Pakistan was bowling well out there. But when Wanindu came we had a nice plan. Nature of Sri Lanka cricket is to play positive and that helped us. When Iftikhar was bowling Wanindu said he'll attack, but fortunately we both got runs. I had to change my game. We were 67/5 it was a crucial moment in the game. Had to spend some time in the crease. When Chris spoke to us in the 10th over, we assessed the wicket and said it should be a 140 pitch. Eventually stayed till the end and the target was very different. (Last ball six) Great feeling! This is a game of momentum and that helped us as we set the momentum to win.

Sep 12, 2022, 12:23 am IST

Dasun Shanaka (SL), Winning Captain: I must thank the crowd, they're support has been massive. Also thank you to the home fans, hope we made them proud. (Toss) I made a point at the toss. If I go back to IPL 2021, it was Chennai who won the final after batting first. That's where good teams are built. Youngsters know conditions very well. After losing five wickets Rajapaksa and Hasaranga put up a huge partnership. Up front, Chamika and DDS batted really well too. The last ball six was the turning point. 170 is mentally tricky. (First over) It's about nerves. As a youngster he can deliver, we need to give him time. He can go wrong at the start but as a captain we have to believe in him, back him. (First game loss) It can happen to any good team in the world. After that we had serious discussions and everyone stood up and did their part. (Fielding) Improved a lot in the final. League stage we had mistakes, final is final, we were spot on in the field as they did their 100%, so kudos to them. Sri Lankan cricket board supported us throughout, and also the selectors.

Sep 12, 2022, 12:18 am IST

Babar Azam (PAK), Losing Captain: Congratulations to Sri Lanka - the way they played was fantastic. We dominated them in the first 8 overs, but Rajapaksa's innings, that partnership in the middle was stunning. The pitch was really good and as a batting unit we didn't perform well. We didn't capitalise on the start, so we did leak 15-20 runs. Our fielding wasn't good and our middle-order couldn't finish well. We've learnt, a lot of positives. Individual performances - Rizwan, Shadab, Nawaz and Naseem - were very good. Naseen Shah was outstanding. It's part of the game, up and down happens but the lesser mistakes you make the better for you.

Sep 12, 2022, 12:12 am IST

Wanindu Hasaranga, Player of the Series: When I went to the crease we were five wickets down. We planned if we can cross 150 its a good total. I played my normal shots and played my own role. (Pitch) First few overs it was swinging, but when I was batting wicket was really good. In subcontinent I love to bowl I try to bowl on the stumps and that's why I get success. I try to bowl without boundaries, that's why got three wickets in the final over. Our boys did a great job in the tournament, especially after losing in the first game to Afghanistan, our boys did really well.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:53 pm IST

Wishes pour in for Sri Lanka's stellar win:

Sep 11, 2022, 11:51 pm IST

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup titles: 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022

Sep 11, 2022, 11:48 pm IST

Mohammed Rizwan (PAK): If a champion team focusses on the toss then you're not a champion. Sri Lanka team deserved it and they also capitalised on the mistakes we made. We made mistakes, we're humans. We've played well throughout the tournament. Sri Lanka took the momentum towards the end, and that makes a difference in T20s. Sri Lanka deserves the win.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:48 pm IST

Chris Silverwood (SL coach): Kusal set the tone for us up top. He has led very well from the top. (Poor track record) There was a confidence that the team had a talent. We just needed a method really. We worked hard and the results are showing. It was one of the reasons why we could set and defend - plan was there. (Standout players) Dilshan, the left-armer, the young seam attack, that was superb. The rest picked their hands up as well. It was a team effort.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:48 pm IST

Kusal Mendis: Very very happy. Team wanted more runs from me. Me and Pathum put up strong partnerships in last two matches. When we were two-three wickets down, Rajapaksa and Hasaranga put up a strong partnership.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:47 pm IST

Dhananjay de Silva: I was ready, I was practicing well. Was ready for the final game. (Better than other teams) Nothing new, we stuck to our plans. We planned well against other teams.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:47 pm IST

Chamika Karunaratne: Feel so good! We're winning after seven years. One and a half years ago we were nowhere. We're a different team, I feel so good. (Toss) In the dressing room, they said doesn't matter, whatever happens we can win it, we're just going to fight and win it. A lot of hardwork. The players were pushing their limits. Even after their first loss, they kept pushing their limits, went to the gym, worked really hard. So proud of them.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:28 pm IST

The last time the Lankans won the title was in 2014. After starting the tournament with a loss, Sri Lanka put up a stellar show as they lifted the trophy with a superb show. The players run onto the field as they celebrate their well-deserved trophy! Sri Lanka don't have a direct qualification to the T20 World Cup and this serve as a huge motivation for this Sri Lankan team

Sep 11, 2022, 11:25 pm IST

What a final it's been and Sri Lanka clinch stunning 23-run win over Pak to be crowned champion. This is their sixth Asia Cup title

Sep 11, 2022, 11:24 pm IST

Bowled on the final delivery and Sri Lanka wrap up a tremendous win to clinch the Asia Cup.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:20 pm IST

Six to finish the penultimate over. Six sixes needed in the final over. Madushan finishes his spell with 4/34. Karunaratne to bowl the final over

Sep 11, 2022, 11:15 pm IST

WICKET! Sri Lanka wrapping it up as Pakistan wickets continue to tumble. Naseem Shah departs for 4 as Pakistan lose their ninth. Fourth wicket for Madushan.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:11 pm IST

WICKET!! Gunathilaka kept his eyes on the ball as he runs in to pick up another stellar catch. Shadab Khan departs for 8 off 6 as Theekshana finishes his spell with a wicket.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:08 pm IST

FOUR! Shadab welcomes Theekshana back with a boundary past the keeper

Sep 11, 2022, 11:05 pm IST

WICKET!! Third wicket of the over for Hasaranga as Khushdil finds the fielder this time. Theekshana takes a safe catch as Khushdil departs for 2. PAK: 112/7 in 16.5 overs.

Sep 11, 2022, 11:03 pm IST

BOWLED!! Second wicket for Hasaranga in the over. Asif Ali swings and misses as Pakistan lose their sixth. PAK: 111/6 in 16.3 overs

Sep 11, 2022, 11:01 pm IST

WICKET! Rizwan falls just after his fifty as Gunathilaka takes the catch in the deep. Hasaranga hands Sri Lanka the big wicket in his final over. Rizwan departs for 55 off 49. Pak: 110/5 in 16.1 overs. Asif Ali the new man in

Sep 11, 2022, 10:59 pm IST

SIX!! Rizwan brings up his fifty with a maximum. Rizwan's fifty has been a slow knock as it comes off 47 deliveries. Pakistan need him to find more shots like that to bring down the required runrate

Sep 11, 2022, 10:54 pm IST

WICKET! Nawaz finds the fielder as Pakistan losing their way. Karunaratne picks up a wicket as Nawaz caught by Madushan to depart for 6 off 9. PAK: 102/4 in 15.2 overs. Khushdil Shah the new man in

Sep 11, 2022, 10:52 pm IST

Final five overs to go. The require runrate has gone past 14. Pakistan need 70 from 30. Pakistan need the big shots now

Sep 11, 2022, 10:49 pm IST

The fielding is what might just make the difference tonight. Brilliant stop by the man at long-off as he saves two important runs

Sep 11, 2022, 10:48 pm IST

Another good over from Madushan, who has been responsible for all three wickets. Madushan broke the third-wicket stand to keep Pakistan in check.

Sep 11, 2022, 10:44 pm IST

Mohammed Nawaz is the new man in

Sep 11, 2022, 10:44 pm IST

WICKET!! Iftikhar skies it but isn't able to cross the boundary ropes as sub Bandara picks him up in the deep. Big wicket for Sri Lanka as Madushan breaks the partnership. PAK: 93/3 in 13.2 overs

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Story first published: Monday, September 12, 2022, 0:51 [IST]
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