‘Koi bhi ho final India he jeetenge’ – Fans react as Asia Cup 2023 Final scenario surfaces
The Asia Cup has produced some great encounters in Sri Lanka after the rain relented. For India, the last two encounters have been great as they beat Pakistan by a big margin of 228 runs which gave their net run rate a big surge. Then in the next game against Sri Lanka, they won a low-scoring match in which India got the better of the Islanders by 41 runs. With a big boost in net run rate India will be in the top two positions and will get into the final.
When it comes to who they will face, it is an interesting situation as the Pakistan- Sri Lanka encounter on 14 September will be a winner-takes-all clash. Whichever side wins they will make it to the final. In case of a rained-out game then Pakistan have to bid goodbye in the multilateral tournament and Sri Lanka will go through. Bangladesh are out of contention to get into the final as they have lost both their games in the Super Four stage in Asia Cup 2023.
India have won seven titles in Asia Cup 2023
The men from the Emerald Isle on the other hand will look to thwart Pakistan’s plans and would want to put up a good show against Pakistan. Even though Pakistan are without the services of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, they have called in Shanawaz Dahani and Naseem Shah as cover. Pakistan have also gotten used to the Sri Lankan conditions as they have played a Test series, the Lanka Premier League and also an ODI series against Afghanistan.
India have been one of the most successful sides in the Asia Cup as they have won seven titles. Sri Lanka comes second having won siz titles so far. When it comes to Pakistan they have tasted success twice. The 2023 Asia Cup was unique as they games were co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Pakistan were initially scheduled to host the continental tournament but because of frosty India-Pakistan relations, the Men in Blue could not travel to Pakistan to play any matches.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Srilanka are a far better team than Pakistan.. Would love to see an India vs Srilanka Final..
— Bharat Mahesh (@bharat20mahesh) September 12, 2023
Srilanka are a far better team than Pakistan.. Would love to see an India vs Srilanka Final..
— Bharat Mahesh (@bharat20mahesh) September 12, 2023
No Haris,Naseem. SL has a better spin attack. SL edge PAK. This time also as usual Final b/w IND vs SL.
Have to wait for OCT 14 for another contest b/w IND vs PAK— Sayed (@Sayed_17Apr2015) September 12, 2023
By the looks of it ig SL will make it due to rain (washout)
— chalmesh (@chalmeshchallu) September 13, 2023
Anyhow it’s clear Pakistan can’t reach final. This is srilanka, not Nepal. Pakistan can’t score 180 if the pitch is same as it was today
— Akash (@Infysoccer) September 12, 2023
Tbh, I don’t want another IND vs Pak. I get bored of it. Please god make it Ind vs SL, at least then we can see some quality cricket.
— Official_retweeter (@re_tweet_ter) September 12, 2023
Pakistan situation rn; pic.twitter.com/iudbN4ynq0
— DENGUE (@Den__gue) September 12, 2023
Srilanka jitega
— Mukesh Bangra (चौधरी) (@MukeshBangra12) September 12, 2023
Barish ho jaye to maja aa jaye. Ye saale deserve hi nahi karte.
— The Right Wing Guy (@meetbeniwal999) September 12, 2023
But it won’t be that exciting if it’s India vs Sri Lanka , a Pakistan vs India will be a nail biting contest ❤️🔥
— Sawal Meer Khan (@sawalmeer) September 12, 2023