Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022 Final: Action in images

Sri Lanka hardly ever took the foot off the pedal in the final and beat Pakistan by 23 runs to take home a stunning sixth Asia Cup title despite coming into the tournament as rank outsiders.

Published on: Sep 12, 2022 1:10 AM IST

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the 2022 Asia Cup final to win the tournament for a fifth time (AP)

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Pakistan bowled first and were on top in the first 10 overs thanks to Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah (REUTERS)

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However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa turned it around for Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 71 off 45 balls and taking his team to a total of 170/6 (ANI)

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Sri Lanka started their defence by giving away 9 extras before bowling the 1st ball but never took the foot off the pedal after that.  (REUTERS)

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Cricket - Asia Cup - Final - Pakistan v Sri Lanka - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 11, 2022 Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Christopher Pike (REUTERS)

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Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman fell to consecutive deliveries off Pramod Madushan (ANI)

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Madushan went on to take four wickets, dismissing Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz and thus accounting for much of the Pakistan top five.  (ANI)

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Wanindu Hasaranga, whose partnership with Rajapaksa had turned the tide in Sri Lanka's favour earlier, then took three wickets in the 17th over to all but end the Pakistani challenge.   (AP)

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This is the sixth time Sri Lanka have won the Asia Cup, one behind India's record of 7.  (REUTERS)