In international cricket, it’s rare for a player to secure their team’s victory after being run out, but that’s exactly what happened in the Pakistan versus Sri Lanka match. Sri Lanka’s Pramod Madushan ran out himself to seal the win for Sri Lanka and then rescued a fellow player, scoring the winning run for Sri Lanka. The final match of the Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be played between India and Sri Lanka on September 17th. In the Super-4 stage, Sri Lanka secured their spot in the final by defeating Pakistan by two wickets. In international cricket, it’s rare for a player to secure their team’s victory after being run out, but that’s exactly what happened in the Pakistan versus Sri Lanka match. Sri Lanka’s Pramod Madushan ran out himself to seal the win for Sri Lanka and then rescued a fellow player, scoring the winning run for Sri Lanka.
In the final over, he sacrificed his wicket to protect Asalanka, which later proved to be a crucial factor in Sri Lanka’s victory. Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad praised Madushan for his exceptional cricketing intelligence and dedication to the team, not leaving the crease until Asalanka reached his end.
Asalanka’s wicket was pivotal for Sri Lanka, and ultimately, he also contributed to the winning run. Venkatesh Prasad mentioned that Pramod Madushan displayed a deep understanding of the game and used the cricketing rules to his advantage, leaving a strong impression on everyone watching.
Asalanka, with two runs off Najman Khan’s delivery, secured Sri Lanka’s victory. Najman Khan was bowling the final over of the match. The Asia Cup 2023 final will feature a showdown between India and Sri Lanka, set to take place on September 17th at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.
In the Asia Cup 2023 Super-Four, the final match is underway between India and Bangladesh. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and opted to bowl first at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Tilak Varma makes his debut in One Day Internationals, while Tanzeem Hasan makes his debut for Bangladesh.
The Indian team has made five changes in its lineup. Tilak Varma is making his debut. Mohammed Shami and Krishnappa Gowtham have been given the opportunity to play as well. Suryakumar Yadav is also in the playing eleven. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav have been given a rest. Rohit Sharma’s side has secured a place in the final of the tournament.
On the other hand, Bangladesh is out of the tournament. Bangladesh has suffered defeats in their last two matches in the current round. India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs, while Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs.
