

- Sri Lanka triumphed against Pakistan in the dress rehearsal for the 2022 final with relative ease.
But the Pakistan team are rearing to grab the Asia Cup with their sheer grit and determination.
But not being able to start strong or pull one over the fiercest rival early has made no difference as the two teams find themselves in the title clash today.
Sri Lanka, in their 11th final in this tournament, are aiming to take their Asia Cup title tally to 6 - just one behind India - while Pakistan are looking to add their third to the trophy cabinet.
Friday's Super Four game between the two gave them a glimpse into each other's strengths and weaknesses, spicing up their Sunday showdown even more.
Pakistan's biggest lesson from Friday will be about improving their batting effort against Sri Lanka's spin potency, which won the latter that game.
For Sri Lanka, the unknown is how they might fare batting first, particularly against Pakistan's young pace attack that has done admirably well in the absence of Shaheen Afridi.
Sri Lanka have had the advantage of bowling first in each of their Super Four victories, so the flip of fortunes at the toss could come as a stern test.
Crossed fingers, long prayers, chewed up nails and adrenaline-pumping close finishes have defined this Asia Cup.
Now with the two best sides competing for the crown having just sized up each other from close vicinity, expect more of the same for one last time.
The Islanders are the in-form side heading into the showcase event, but face a strong opponent in Babar Azam's side.






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