"After the statements we have made, I don’t think we could be called underdogs anymore" - Bhanuka Rajapaksa on Sri Lanka's recent performances Comment Share Sri Lanka beat India by six wickets to progress to the Asia Cup 2022 final. (Credits: Getty) Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa remains optimistic about his side's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The southpaw also believes they can no longer be referred to as underdogs. Sri Lanka, who have reached the Asia Cup final for the first time since 2014, will take on Pakistan in the fixture on Sunday (September 11). The island nation beat Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and India in their last three games by chasing totals of over 170. Bhanuka Rajapaksa@BhanukaRajapak3Phew!! Amazing effort by the entire team twitter.com/OfficialSLC/st…Sri Lanka Cricket @OfficialSLCWHAT. A. WIN!

Sri Lanka clinch a thriller against India. Win by 6 wickets

It's a hat-trick of wins for Sri Lanka in #AsiaCup2022

#RoaringForGlory #SLvIND4515179WHAT. A. WIN! Sri Lanka clinch a thriller against India. Win by 6 wickets It's a hat-trick of wins for Sri Lanka in #AsiaCup2022 #RoaringForGlory #SLvIND https://t.co/PLIeWCPh1dPhew!! Amazing effort by the entire team twitter.com/OfficialSLC/st… Rajapaksa reflected on Sri Lanka's recent performances and believes they will not enter the T20 World Cup as underdogs. He stated that since India and Pakistan are superior teams, the Lankans had nothing to lose. Bhanuka Rajapaksa told ICC Cricket: "After the statements that we have made, I don’t think we could be called underdogs anymore. I think so far we have done it quite well and we have a really good chance of clinching the World Cup. We were underdogs from the time that we came to the UAE. We all know how Pakistan and India are on their day. "So, we had less pressure and all we wanted to do was prove a point to the world, especially to our nation because with all the crisis happening back home, this is the only thing with which we could bring a smile to their faces." Rajapaksa, a middle-order batter, has been integral to Sri Lanka's success in the Asia Cup. He played crucial cameos against Afghanistan and India to help his side chase down totals of 176 and 174, respectively.

It will really help Sri Lankan cricket to rebuild their brand - Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Bhanuka Rajapaksa. (Image Credits: Twitter) The attacking middle-order batter also praised the team management for backing players, keeping long-term success in mind. He added: "From the captain’s view, and selectors and coaches, they have been backing the players and it’s a very good sign. Going forward it will really help Sri Lankan cricket to rebuild their brand, which was there a couple of decades back."Russel Arnold@RusselArnold69Congratulations @OfficialSLC Another fabulous chase but more positives in the field too.. this is exciting #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 Really good stuff 3159102Congratulations @OfficialSLC Another fabulous chase but more positives in the field too.. this is exciting #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 Really good stuff Sri Lanka last won the Asia Cup in 2014, beating Pakistan by five wickets. The Lankans also lifted the T20 World Cup that year. Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : Will Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup this year? Yes No 8 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ritwik Kumar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी