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People in Afghanistan were left overjoyed and took to the streets as Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final on Sunday.

The Afghans danced and some even were tearful as Sri Lanka, currently going through an economic crisis, registered their sixth title win.

This comes after clashes were reported between the supporters of Afghanistan and Pakistan after the latter won the cricket match in the Super Four phase of Asia Cup 2022 in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Afghanistan themselves had a decent outing at Asia Cup 2022. They qualified for the Super Four phase of the tournament after wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Group Stage, but could not score any win in the Super Four stage, losing to Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India.

Defending a target of 171 runs, Sri Lanka bowled out Pakistan for 147 in 20 overs with Pramod Madushan and Wanindu Hasaranga taking four-wicket and three-wicket hauls respectively. Meanwhile, Chamika Karunaratne bagged two dismissals.

Initially, an unbeaten knock of 71 runs off 45 balls by Bhanuka Rajapaksa helped the hosts reach 170 for six in 20 overs. Hasaranga also played a crucial knock, smacking 36 runs off 21 balls. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf took three wickets for Pakistan.

After the win, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said, "We played last year's qualifiers as well ... it's the set-up that has come through from three or four years back. The last two years were really good for us ... and winning Asia Cup will really help for the ... World Cup. The World Cup qualifiers will help as well because we will play in those conditions before the main tournament happens so it'll be really good for us."

Meanwhile, Rajapaksa, who played a match-winning knock, said, "We all just wanted to show the whole world, a couple of decades back, that we had some sort of aggression in our side. And we wanted to create those moments again. I think, as a unit, we are doing that fantastically well at the moment."

"We want to look forward to the World Cup as well and to keep up this momentum."

"As a nation, I think it's a great win ... with all the crisis happening back home, these are tough times for Sri Lankans. We are glad and hope that we brought some smiles to their faces", he further added.(Hindustan Times)


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  • murthy Monday, 12 September 2022 11:06 AM

    even the Indians are celebrating SL's win

    Johan Monday, 12 September 2022 11:06 AM

    It is just that they hate Pakistan.. They would even India to win over pakistan... It is mixed with politics

    Saman Hewage Monday, 12 September 2022 11:11 AM

    Well done boys. You brought us a smile after a dismal year.

    Get real Monday, 12 September 2022 11:43 AM

    They are not celebrating Sri Lanka winning. They are celebrating the defeat of Pakistan.

    Buddhi Monday, 12 September 2022 12:27 PM

    As long as we stand tall with our culture enriched by Buddhism our friendly nature make all of them friends with us.

    Daniel Carter Monday, 12 September 2022 01:53 PM

    Can you explain in a few words the culture that enriched with Buddhism in Sri Lanka??

    Despicable Monday, 12 September 2022 06:05 PM

    Don't tell only Buddhism enriches and the others devalues!!! Can't you discuss any matter without dragging in religion or race?

    WTH Monday, 12 September 2022 09:52 PM

    Buddhism is a collection of fairy-tales. It is not practical religion when compared to middle eastern religions like Islam.

    Maheepala Monday, 12 September 2022 01:20 PM

    @ Buddi; Are we practicing the real Buddhism proscribed by Buddha. Hence our country in this state. Buddhism teaches to be kind to all including the animals. Not to develop hatred, as you are still trying to do. That’s not Buddhism isn’t it?

    Nadarajah Giridharan Monday, 12 September 2022 02:32 PM

    All this credit should go to former sports minister Namal Rajapaksa.

    Be Fair Monday, 12 September 2022 03:13 PM

    SLC was in doldrums. Delighted the lads played good cricket, put a smile to our faces. Wish we repeat 1996 at the next WC

    Muhammad Monday, 12 September 2022 04:19 PM

    This is height of ungratefulness...... and fruit bearing of hate and jealously seeds put by in India in last 20 years against Pakistan. Pakistan remained top refugees host for decades and still hosting 3 million afghans just before Syrian and Rohingya arrived in Turkey and Bangladesh respectively

    roshan Monday, 12 September 2022 05:18 PM

    @Buddhi, It is temporary as Buddha said. By the way Buddhist nature will survive as long as you keep Sinhalism out of it.

    SHM Monday, 12 September 2022 05:52 PM

    We saw celebration in India too. Gautam Gambir was waving our national flag. So, we are not alone with our celebration of our team's victory! Great!

    Despicable Monday, 12 September 2022 06:08 PM

    Buddhi - without buddhi. Don't tell only Buddhism enriches and the others devalues!!! Can't you discuss any matter without dragging in religion or race?

    Cherath Tuesday, 13 September 2022 09:38 AM

    While applauding the tremendous effort put in by Afghan cricketers, the hot blooded spite and hate was clearly evident in many of their players - smiling and patting one moment and nose to nose confrontation the next. Afghan spectators may have destroyed a few hundred furniture when they couldn't accept defeat from Pakistan. Where is the 'peace' linked with their Almighty, repeatedly included in their anthem?


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