SL Take Out Victory Parade On Open-Top Bus After Asia Cup 2022 Triumph

Colombo
Hundreds of fans on Tuesday flooded the streets of the city as Sri Lanka took out a victory parade on an open-top bus to celebrate their title triumph in a memorable Asia Cup 2022.
A brilliant half-century from BhanukaRajapaksa and fiery spells from spinner WaninduHasaranga and pacer PramodMadushan helped Sri Lanka lift its sixth Asia Cup title, defeating Pakistan by 24 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday.
Sri Lanka pulled off a remarkable comeback from a poor position in powerplay while batting, with help of Rajapaksa (71) and Hasaranga (36) to reach 170/6 in 20 overs. While bowling, it was spells of WaninduHasaranga (3/27) and PramodMadushan (4/34) that helped Lanka seal the victory by 24 runs, despite a threatening stand of 61-runs between Mohammad Rizwan (55) and Iftikhar Ahmed (32). Taking to their official Twitter handle Sri Lanka Cricket shared photos of the overjoyed players travelling in a double-decker bus, with fans congratulating them. The players also engaged with the crowd and expressed gratitude for their overwhelming support throughout the nations crisis. Talking about the match, Chasing 171, Pakistan got some free runs as pacer DilshanMadushanka gave away nine extras due to wides and no balls. However, the pacer made a comeback, giving only three more runs in his over. Sri Lanka kept Pakistani willows silent for the next two overs and struck gold with the wicket of star batter Babar Azam for 5. PramodMadushan took his wicket after the batter was caught by Madhushanka at short fine leg, with the latter making up for his expensive first over. Pakistan was 1/22. Madushan dismissed left-hander FakharZaman for a golden duck, taking two wickets in two balls. After a terrible first over, Sri Lanka were favourites again, having reduced Pakistan to 2/22. From then on, Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed tried to steady the ship for Pakistan. Sri Lanka however continued bowling brilliant lines and lengths, keeping their opponents largely on the backfoot. Men in Green could score only 15 in 15 balls after Madushans double blow and at powerplay end in six overs, Pakistan was at 37/2, with Rizwan (16) and Iftikhar (6*).