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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022 Final, Live Updates: After facing an early blow with the dismissal of Kusal Mendia by Naseem Shah, Sri Lanka batters Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva played some good shots to bring their side back on track. But Haris Rauf struck for Pakistan and dismissed Nissanka. Currently, Sri Lanka’s score read at 23/2 after 3.2 overs. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. For Pakistan, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah have been named back in the Playing XI, meanwhile Sri Lanka went ahead with the same team. In the group stage of the tournament, both the teams lost one game out of three and in the Super 4 stage, they paved their way into the final after defeating India and Afghanistan. Recently on Friday, Sri Lanka thrashed Pakistan by five wickets in the last Super 4 match. Since the emergence of Asia Cup in 1984, Sri Lanka have won the title five times, while Pakistan have claimed it twice. It will be interesting to see that which side will prevail over the other to claim the ultimate title. (Live Scorecard)
Asia Cup Final Live Score Updates Between Pakistan and Sri Lanka straight from Dubai International Stadium.
Pakistan’s Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain
Sri Lanka’s Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Danushka Gunathilaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
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September11202219:55 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka 28/2 after 4.0 overs
Sri Lanka’s score read at 28/2 after 4.0 overs.
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September11202219:54 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Four
Dhananjaya de Silva beautifully places a four through the covers on Rauf’s delivery.
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September11202219:53 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: OUT
Skipper Babar Azam takes Nissanka’s catch on Haris Rauf’s delivery. Sri Lanka 23/2 after 3.1 overs.
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September11202219:48 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka 23/1 after 3.0 overs
Sri Lanka’s score read at 23/2 after 3.0 overs.
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September11202219:46 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Four
Nissanka joins the party and smashes a four on Naseem Shah.
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September11202219:45 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: LBW appeal
Naseem Shah made a huge LBW appeal against Nissanka but the umpire signals Not Out.
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September11202219:44 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka 16/1 after 2.0 overs
After smashing 12 runs on Hasnain, Sri Lanka’s score read at 16/1 after 2.0 overs.
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September11202219:42 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Four
De Silva smashes another four on Hasnain at deep extra cover.
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September11202219:40 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Four
Dhananjaya de Silva beautifully places a four on Mohammad Hasnain’s delivery.
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September11202219:39 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka 4/1 after 1.0 overs
Sri Lanka’s score read at 4/1 after 1.0 overs.
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September11202219:35 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: OUT
Naseem Shah provides Pakistan with an early breakthrough, as he bowls out Kusal Mendis. Sri Lanka 2/1 after 0.3 overs.
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September11202219:31 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: And the games begins
Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis make their way towards the crease with Naseem Shah opening the bowling attack.
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September11202219:17 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Time for action
Both the teams will now be heading for the national anthem, before the start of the final clash.
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September11202219:07 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Here’s what Shanaka said at toss
Would’ve bowled as well. But happy to bat as it’s a final. Openers have stood up. Madushanka and Mahesh have been brilliant. Good sign for World Cup. Record has been good in this tournament. Same team.
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September11202219:06 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Here’s what Babar said at toss
We’ll bowl first. Looking forward to the match. Confidence level is high. We’ve played very well in this tournament. Every match we have new POTM. Shadab, Naseem back. Usman and Hasan out.
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September11202219:01 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Pakistan win toss, opt to field
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 Final.
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September11202218:54 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Inching closer to toss
Both the captains will now be going for the toss in some time.
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September11202218:45 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Sri Lanka eyeing sixth title
So far, Sri Lanka have won the Asia Cup title five time while Pakistan have claimed it twice.
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September11202218:39 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Pitch report
“This pitch has never been used before. Looks really good pitch. For batting and for bowling. With the new ball, it might swing one or two overs tops. But this pitch is one of the best in this Asia Cup. These pitches have been the best in the world,” said Sanjay Manjrekar.
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September11202218:26 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Redemption time for Pakistan?
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in their last Asia Cup Super 4 match on Friday by five wickets. Pakistan will look to redeem themselves in today’s clash.
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September11202217:54 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: All eyes on Babar
As Pakistan skipper Babar Azam failed to deliver any promising performance in Asia Cup, so far, all the eyes will be on him during the summit clash.
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September11202217:48 (IST)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Hello and Welcome
Hello and Welcome to our live coverage of the Asia Cup 2022 final match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, straight from Dubai International Stadium.
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