Sri Lanka were not among the favourites at the start of the Asia Cup, and lost by a big margin on the opening night to Afghanistan. But they bounced back in style, winning five matches in a row to take home the trophy.
Congratulations for a fantastic win and most importantly bring back the Sri Lankan brand of cricket that we were renowned for. You brought the cup back home as planned! Enjoy this moment. Next target the World Cup !
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) September 11, 2022
@OfficialSLC @dasunshanaka1 @BhanukaRajapak3 amazing win and thoroughly deserved. Played like a team of true champions. You have kept inspiring as a side.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 11, 2022
Have no words to explain this feeling! Thank you all! #SriLanka #Believe #PAKvSL #AsiaCup2022Final @OfficialSLC #Champions pic.twitter.com/versgXAkFM
— Dasun Shanaka (@dasunshanaka1) September 11, 2022
Famous , memorable & a much needed win for our entire country Thank you young lions of @OfficialSLC Except the 1st game played with character & flair! All most Everyone in the squad stood up in crucial moments right through out. So proud of the effort! #AsiaCup2022Final
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) September 11, 2022
When I was watching the start of the match it looked like that Pakistan will make the match one-sided, and at the end Sri Lanka made it one-sided. Have to appreciate the @OfficialSLC played the entire tournament sp todays final, you deserve #AsiaCup2022, congrats and well played
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 11, 2022
Srilanka was spectacular. After recovering from early loss of wickets, the intent they put to restrict Pakistan deserves applause. A very well earned trophy.#PAKvSL #AsiaCup2022Final
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) September 11, 2022
Sri Lanka deserving Champions ⦠congratulations to @OfficialSLC for becoming Asia cup Champions.. Hats off to you guys.. showed real grit and fought hard to win this one..This is BIG #AsiaCup2022Final
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 11, 2022
Sri Lankan cricket continues to head in the right direction. Asia Cup champions 2022.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 11, 2022
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing . That was the mantra of this amazing Sri Lankan team so congratulations better team won in the end .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 11, 2022
Amazing batting, flawless bowling, superb fielding and excellent #teamwork Many congratulations to @OfficialSLC .. Totally deserving, what a great game to watch #Asiacup2022final #SLvsPAK https://t.co/PW1xD8vsqh
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 11, 2022
Won the #AsiaCup2022 without a world class players⦠Congrats every each of you for your contribution for this momentâ¦.
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) September 11, 2022
Very Happy for You Guysâ¦.. Enjoy tonight #AsiaCupFinal #AsiaCupT20 pic.twitter.com/f3n5We8j7k
Good toss to lose boys !! Showed character and passion to play for the country and so proud of each and every one⦠enjoy the victory as entire country will.. brilliant team effort #AsiaCup2022
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) September 11, 2022
This is such a rewarding result for Sri Lanka. Blown away by Afghanistan in 1st match; but since then; every game a must win game. They have kept the intensity going, the belief intact and backed their skills. Congrats@OfficialSLC #Champions #AsiaCupFinal2022 #SLvPAK
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) September 11, 2022
What a Stunning comeback. Proud moment for entire nation. Champions of Asia. You know what could happen next pic.twitter.com/fcZrZoZXN2
— Lahiru Thirimanna (@thiri66) September 11, 2022
Congratulations to @OfficialSLC on winning Asia cup 2022. They played superb. Hard luck for pakistan. It was a good tournament for all the teams to prepare for T20 World Cup 2022..#AsiaCup2022Final #SriLanka #srivspak pic.twitter.com/iQs19HCtRv
— Rahmanullah Gurbaz (@RGurbaz_21) September 11, 2022
Big occasion boys played like champions! â¦@dasunshanaka1â© wel led â¦@BhanukaRajapak3â© what a knock â¦@Wanindu49â© #promod â¦@ChamikaKaru29â© what a game with the ballâ¦@OfficialSLCâ© what a moment !enjoy the win pic.twitter.com/TQlZEB45fY
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 11, 2022
Congratulations â¦@OfficialSLCâ© #asiacup2022 What an outstanding performance pic.twitter.com/kADzYfXlBi
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) September 11, 2022
What an innings under pressure by Bhanuka and supported with bat and bowl by hasaranga..well deserve team to lift the Asia cup trophy '2022@OfficialSLC ..congratulations pic.twitter.com/zw6Ml5bIpm
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) September 11, 2022
Team Sri Lanka won #AsiaCup2022 by playing modern cricket @OfficialSLC well done
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 11, 2022
Win the toss, win the match?? Naaaahâ¦well played, Sri Lanka What a memorable campaign #AsiaCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 11, 2022
Well done and congratulations @OfficialSLC and Captain @dasunshanaka1 . Winners Asia cup after 8 long years. Fantastic team effort and great Team spirit.
— Chamara Kapugedara (@chamarakapu) September 11, 2022
Bhanuka Rajapaksha showed today he is a sharp and smart fighter. He is mentally strong And very entertaining. There's something special about this srilankan team!! Congrats @OfficialSLC #AsiaCup2022Final @BhanukaRajapak3
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 11, 2022
Great work lads from. It's been great watching you boys do you your stuff. @KusalMendis13 @danushka_70 @dasunshanaka1 and @BhanukaRajapak3.
— Samit Patel (@Samitpatel21) September 11, 2022
Congratulations team Sri Lanka for lifting the 2022 Asia Cup trophy. You guys proved it to be best team of the tournament, very balanced and rich of young talent. pic.twitter.com/UjbiLM1zey
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) September 11, 2022
After a fantastic start in the final - they had reduced Sri Lanka to 58 for 5 - Pakistan faltered in the field as Bhanuka Rajapaksa led a splendid recovery act. Chasing 171, Pakistan never got any momentum going in their innings, and the rising asking rate resulted in a flurry of wickets.
Catches win matches. Sorry, I take responsibility for this loss. I let my team down. Positives for team, @iNaseemShah, @HarisRauf14, @mnawaz94 and the entire bowling attack was great. @iMRizwanPak fought hard. The entire team tried their best. Congratulations to Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/7qPgAalzbt
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) September 11, 2022
Not an ideal ending to the campaign for but as fans we must own our team when they lose some too apart from the support we show when they end up victorious.I'd request everyone not to do personal attacks on anyone. Stay strong boys!
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) September 11, 2022
Congrats @OfficialSLC#AsiaCup2022Final pic.twitter.com/YiAsYhofJK
The fielding has been such a huge difference between the 2 teams. Congratulations to @OfficialSLC,well deserved Asian Champion. The fight & intent of each player has been brilliant to watch. Well played Pakistan, the batting strategy needs to improve. #PAKvsSL #AsiaCup2022Final
— Sana Mir (@mir_sana05) September 11, 2022
Badly miscalculated chase. Kept wickets in hand but run rate very slow. Too much for lower order under pressure.
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 11, 2022
And Sri Lanka, what a match they have played. What catching, what fielding.
Pakistan outplayed by young and energetic SriLanka. They have themself to blame for not being innovative in their batting order. #AsiaCup2022 #PAKvsSL
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) September 11, 2022