SL Rise Above Adversity To Win Asia Cup

Sri Lanka weren’t expected to win Asia Cup before the start of the tournament

However, Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lanka finished on the winning side

Sri Lanka started their campaign with an 8-wicket defeat to Afghanistan

However, they defeated Bangladesh, India and Pakistan in successive matches

In the final, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs

Wanindu Hasaranga became the Player of the Series

Bhanuka Rajapaksa became the Player of the Match in the final

After setting a target of 171, Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 147