Asia Cup 2022 3 reasons why Sri Lanka can be surprise winners
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DP World #AsiaCup202275724All Sri Lanka fans to Kusal Mendis after that match-winning knock! ?Celebrate 's 2-wicket win in #SLvBAN with a .DP World #AsiaCup2022 https://t.co/oNE3e3zG78 There is no shortage of talent in the current Sri Lankan team as seen in their win over Bangladesh. The game looked dead and buried when Shanaka was dismissed. But the likes of Chamika Karunaratne and Asitha Fernando showed that even they had the ability to use the long handle and take their team over the line. Other than the likes of Hasaranga and Theekshana, left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka could also be dangerous if he gets some swing. In the batting department, Kusal Mendis and Bhanuka Rajapaksa will hold the key. Rajapaksa has shown in the IPL exactly what kind of damage he can inflict on the opposition. If these players get going, Sri Lanka might even back themselves to chase a total around the 200-run mark.
2022 - Nagin Celebration by Chamika Karunaratne after knocking Bangladesh out of Asia Cup.2654720932018 - Nagin Celebration by Bangladesh after knocking out Sri Lanka from Nidahas Trophy.2022 - Nagin Celebration by Chamika Karunaratne after knocking Bangladesh out of Asia Cup. https://t.co/Po7yhyeAb5 Sri Lanka could perhaps draw parallels with the talented Indian team that was sent for the 2007 T20 World Cup. That team didn't have any baggage of expectations and many felt they wouldn't go deep into the tournament. However, as a team, they punched above their weight and beat Pakistan in the final to bring home the inaugural T20 World Cup. The Lankans also have a talented side full of players who on their day can turn the game on its head. If they manage to find momentum with a win against Afghanistan on Saturday, who knows, they might get on a roll and cause a major upset in the final. Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee × 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
Asia Cup 2022 3 reasons why Sri Lanka can be surprise winners
By Anuj Nitin Prabhu Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando celebrate Sri Lanka's epic win on Thursday. (Image courtesy: Getty) Team Sri Lanka's spirits will be sky-high after an incredible chase against Bangladesh on Thursday that saw them qualify for the Super 4 phase of the Asia Cup 2022. It was a true test of character for them as they had been absolutely annihilated by Afghanistan in the opening game. However, skipper Dasun Shanaka and his men rose to the occasion to beat Bangladesh by two wickets. This win has definitely shown that if Sri Lanka play to their potential, they certainly have a chance to go deep into the tournament, and who knows, even win it. On that note, here are three reasons why the Lankans are dark horses for the Asia Cup 2022 title:#3 Quality spin options
Prithvi@Puneite_Wanted SL to win just to see how our batters counter 8 overs of Hasaranga and Theekshana59928Wanted SL to win just to see how our batters counter 8 overs of Hasaranga and Theekshana The way the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) went hard for leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga at the IPL 2022 mega auction was enough to show his stature in T20 cricket. He also ended up as the highest wicket-taker of the 2021 T20 World Cup with 16 scalps to his name. When you add Maheesh Theekshana to the mix, the duo become an irresistible combination on slow pitches in the UAE. Due to such quality spin options, Sri Lanka will be in with a shout even in games where they don't set a huge total. These two spinners definitely have the ability to run through the opposition batting-order with their variations and deception and put the Lankans in the driver's seat.#2 X-factors
Star Sports@StarSportsIndiaAll Sri Lanka fans to Kusal Mendis after that match-winning knock! ?Celebrate 's 2-wicket win in #SLvBAN with a .
DP World #AsiaCup202275724All Sri Lanka fans to Kusal Mendis after that match-winning knock! ?Celebrate 's 2-wicket win in #SLvBAN with a .DP World #AsiaCup2022 https://t.co/oNE3e3zG78 There is no shortage of talent in the current Sri Lankan team as seen in their win over Bangladesh. The game looked dead and buried when Shanaka was dismissed. But the likes of Chamika Karunaratne and Asitha Fernando showed that even they had the ability to use the long handle and take their team over the line. Other than the likes of Hasaranga and Theekshana, left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka could also be dangerous if he gets some swing. In the batting department, Kusal Mendis and Bhanuka Rajapaksa will hold the key. Rajapaksa has shown in the IPL exactly what kind of damage he can inflict on the opposition. If these players get going, Sri Lanka might even back themselves to chase a total around the 200-run mark.
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Mufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohra2018 - Nagin Celebration by Bangladesh after knocking out Sri Lanka from Nidahas Trophy.2022 - Nagin Celebration by Chamika Karunaratne after knocking Bangladesh out of Asia Cup.2654720932018 - Nagin Celebration by Bangladesh after knocking out Sri Lanka from Nidahas Trophy.2022 - Nagin Celebration by Chamika Karunaratne after knocking Bangladesh out of Asia Cup. https://t.co/Po7yhyeAb5 Sri Lanka could perhaps draw parallels with the talented Indian team that was sent for the 2007 T20 World Cup. That team didn't have any baggage of expectations and many felt they wouldn't go deep into the tournament. However, as a team, they punched above their weight and beat Pakistan in the final to bring home the inaugural T20 World Cup. The Lankans also have a talented side full of players who on their day can turn the game on its head. If they manage to find momentum with a win against Afghanistan on Saturday, who knows, they might get on a roll and cause a major upset in the final. Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee × 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