Had CSK’s IPL 2021 win in thoughts: Dasun Shanaka on Sri Lanka overpowering toss think about Asia Cup ultimate

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanka on Sunday, September 11 mentioned the islanders believed they may go on to win the Asia Cup 2022 ultimate regardless of shedding the toss and having been despatched into bat in Dubai, a venue that has proved to be a nightmare for groups defending totals.

Dasun Shanaka mentioned he had stored in thoughts what Chennai Super Kings did within the Indian Premier League 2021 ultimate after shedding the toss and batting first in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders on the identical venue.

CSK had efficiently defended 192-run whole to win the ultimate in opposition to KKR by 27 runs however Sri Lanka had solely 170 to work with within the Asia Cup ultimate on Sunday in opposition to Pakistan.

Notably, solely Hong Kong and Afghanistan had misplaced whereas batting second in Dubai within the Asia Cup till Sunday. However, Sri Lanka efficiently defended 170 after tremendous bowling and fielding performances.

Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 147 with Pramod Madushan taking 4 wickets and Wanindu Hasaranga selecting up 3 essential wickets within the middle-overs.

Sri Lanka had been reeling at 58 for five after a fiery spell of new-ball bowling from Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (71 not out off 45) and Wanindu Hasaranga (36 off 21) helped Sri Lanka put up a aggressive whole. Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with a 21-ball 28 after coming into bat at No. 3.

“ If I go back to IPL 2021, it was Chennai who won the final after batting first. These youngsters know conditions and situations really well. After losing five wickets, Hasaranga-Rajapaksa made a difference. Up front, Chamika and DDS batted really well too,” Shanks mentioned.

SHANAKA THANKS FANS

Shanaka was vastly appreciative of the assist from the followers on the Dubai International Stadium. The all-rounder, who impressed Sri Lanka’s beautiful comeback after they misplaced their opener to Afghanistan in a humbling method, mentioned it was the cheering from the followers that gave them the additional power within the large ultimate.

Sri Lanka, who had been written off after the defeat to Afghanistan, have produced one of many greatest cricketing highs within the nation’s latest previous.

The Asia Cup crown has returned to Sri Lanka at a time when the island nation goes by means of considered one of its worst financial crises.

“I have to thank the gang, they had been supporting us massively. And additionally to the followers at dwelling, hope we made them proud,” he added.

Sri Lanka, who gained the Asia Cup crown for the primary time since 2014, should not but assured of a spot within the T20 World Cup Super 12 as they should play Round 1 (qualifying spherical) after having failed to realize an computerized qualification.

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