The Asia Cup 2022 final is all set to be played at Dubai International Stadium as the finalists, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will encounter each other for the trophy. The men in green last won Asia Cup in 2012, which dates back a decade, and the nationalists anticipate seeing Babar Azam and co breaking the jinx this year.
Sri Lanka, however, managed a trophy in 2014, collecting five Asia Cups Pakistan still await to clutch their third trophy, having won only twice. Notably, India, who have been knocked out of the tournament, have won on seven occasions, which makes them the most successful side of the contest.
Undoubtedly, Pakistan have popped up as the most potent side of this year’s Asia Cup, thrashing the teams away. They won one out of two Group Stage matches thrashing Hong Kong with a wide margin to reach the Super 4. Although they could not manage a triumph in the first round but made sure to give tough times to India in the Super 4, almost confirming their place back home.
Later, they defeated Afghanistan by one wicket – a win that officially discarded India and Afghanistan from the tournament, fixing Pakistan’s place along with Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 final. Having a line-up that has proved its worth in the ongoing tournament, Babar and men are optimistic about ending a decade-old curse, bringing the third Asia Cup home.
Despite all hopes falling in the lap of the green, their last defeat versus Sri Lanka in their last Super 4 clash has created many queries. In an unimportant clash, the management decided to test the bench strength but will walk into Dubai Stadium with a full-strength side, ready to thrash Dasun Shanaka’s players this time.
"Every player is stepping up and taking responsibility"
?️ @babarazam258 reviews Pakistan's performance in the Asia Cup so far as he looks forward to the final against Sri Lanka#AsiaCup2022 | #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/HgiHsWXgc6
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 10, 2022
