Pakistan and Sri Lanka both scored 252 runs in the 42 overs of the game. However, Sri Lanka won the match even though they lost eight wickets.

In a close Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Sri Lanka won on the very last ball of the game. Pakistan set a target of 252 runs for Sri Lanka to chase after rain shortened the match to 42 overs per side. However, there’s confusion among fans because both Pakistan and Sri Lanka scored 252 runs. Still, the match ended with Sri Lanka winning.

Pakistan batted first and scored 252 runs while losing seven wickets in 42 overs. However, the match was originally planned to be a 45-over game. The rain started at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo before the match even began, causing a delay in the toss and the start of the game.

When the match began, it was said that both teams would get 45 overs to bat. However, it started raining once more, and they decided to shorten the match to 42 overs for each team. Pakistan was at a score of 130/5 in 27.4 overs when it started raining for the second time, and this made the match a 42-over game.

Why did Pakistan’s total get revised to 251 runs?

When Pakistan scored 252 runs in 42 overs, they had to subtract one run due to the Duckworth-Lewis calculation. This deduction occurred because Pakistan lost five wickets before the second rain delay during the match. So, their final total became 251 runs, and Sri Lanka needed 252 runs to win the game.

It’s important to mention that if Pakistan hadn’t lost the wicket of Mohammad Nawaz just before the rain delay in the 28th over, Sri Lanka would have needed to score 255 runs to win instead of 252. In DLS calculations, teams need to preserve their wickets because it affects the target they have to chase.

In rain-affected matches, teams must start well. Losing wickets early in the game can harm a team’s chances of achieving a higher revised score, even if they perform better later on. This was the case for Pakistan in their match against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka remained calm in the final overs and secured a place in the final. With six runs needed from the last two balls, all-rounder Charith Asalanka scored the winning runs, setting up a final clash against India in the Asia Cup 2023.

India vs. Bangladesh (Branch Strength gets the chance in this Match)

In the Asia Cup 2023, India has already secured a place in the final. In their last Super Four match against Bangladesh at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India aims to provide playing time to their less experienced players.

India wants to see how well their backup players perform when they play against Bangladesh in their final Super Four match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India has won its last two matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. They will compete against co-host Sri Lanka for the championship title on Sunday.

India is likely to give a chance to its less experienced players when they play Bangladesh. Shreyas Iyer, who missed the last couple of matches due to back issues, is expected to come back. Suryakumar Yadav, who hasn’t had a great performance in ODIs, might also get an opportunity. Mohammed Shami, who played against Nepal, could replace Mohammed Siraj.

For Shakib al Hasan’s team, this tournament hasn’t gone well. They had problems with injuries and didn’t perform well. They want to finish the Asia Cup with a win. Winning on Sunday would be good for Bangladesh as they prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup.

-Rahul Gautam