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SL vs PAK: Dasun Shanaka Reveals how CSK Inspired Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup 2022 Finals

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Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka revealed how CSK’s victory inspired the Sri Lankan team. The Asia Cup 2022 is over with Sri Lanka adding another trophy to their collection. The final was on 11th September at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was a particularly difficult venue as the majority of the team won or lost due to winning the toss. 

The IPL 2021 was also held in the same venue where CSK won the finals. In Asia Cup 2022 finals. Pakistan won the toss and got the upper hand by bowling first. Sri Lanka had a terrible first couple of overs in the first innings. They lost five wickets without crossing over 60 runs. But Sri Lanka turned the tables with Wanindu Hasaranga and Bhanuka Rajapaksa on the pitch.

Sri Lanka ended the innings with 170 runs. Pakistan didn’t get a chance to score and the Sri Lankan team also took back-to-back wickets. They restricted Pakistan from chasing down the difference. Sri Lanka won by 23 runs and became the Asia Cup 2022 champion. Dasun Shanaka said how CSK’s performance in the IPL 2021 finals gave them inspiration.

“In IPL 2021, Chennai won the match betting first and that is what was in my mind. These youngsters know the conditions really well. Wanindu made a huge impact after losing five wickets. Chamika and DDS batter really well too. The last ball was the turning point. 170 was mentally the difference, as 160 always feels chasable. As a youngster, we knew Madushanka would deliver, and as a captain we had to back him,” Shanaka stated in the post-match presentation.

Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2021 batted first in the same venue and won. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the finals.

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