Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 2 wickets to achieve ultimate

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets through DLS technique in a brilliant 4 match to safe their place within the ultimate of the Asia Cup right here on Thursday.

Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 after rain diminished the match to 42-overs a facet contest.

However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a valiant batting show alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka overhauled the goal in 42 overs.

Sri Lanka will tackle India in ultimate on Sunday.

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Earlier, opener Abdullah Shafique (52 off 69 balls) shared a 64-run stand with skipper Babar Azam (29) after opting to bat within the essential fixture.

But it was Rizwan and Iftikhar who supplied the ultimate flourish, taking Pakistan throughout the 250-run mark.

For Sri Lanka, younger pacer Matheesha Pathirana (3/64) was probably the most profitable bowler.