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| Asia Cup Super Four, Colombo |
| Pakistan 252-7 (42 overs): Rizwan 86* (73), Shafique 52 (69); Pathirana 3-65 |
| Sri Lanka 252-8 (42 overs): Mendis 91 (87), Asalanka 49* (47); Iftikhar 3-50 |
| Sri Lanka won by two wickets (DLS method) |
| Scorecard |
Charith Asalanka held his nerve as Sri Lanka edged a last-ball thriller against Pakistan to set up a meeting with India in the Asia Cup final.
Chasing a revised Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target of 252 in their final Super Four match, Kusal Mendis made a crucial 91.
With six needed off the final two balls Asalanka edged Zaman Khan for four then calmly worked a couple off his pads.
Pakistan had earlier posted 252-7 thanks to Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 86 after the start was delayed by rain.
The win gave Sri Lanka the runners-up spot in the Super Four stage and they will face table-topping India, who play winless Bangladesh on Friday, in Sunday’s final.
“We are very happy to…
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