Why Babar Azam’s team lost the Asia Cup match after scoring 252 runs, as explained by Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka scored 252/8 in the same number of overs that Pakistan did, scoring 252/7. However, the Sri Lankan team came out on top and why Babar Azam’s team lost the Asia Cup.

          The Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match came down to the final ball, with Dasun Shanaka’s team claiming the victory. Pakistan set Sri Lanka a goal of 252 runs to reach after the game was trimmed to 42 overs per side due to rain. Though both Pakistan and Sri Lanka managed to score 252 runs, the match’s ambiguity has left viewers scratching their heads. Nevertheless, the islanders won the game.

Pakistan scored 252 runs in 42 overs while batting first, losing 7 wickets in the process. However, the game was originally scheduled to last 45 overs per side. Before the game began, rain began falling at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, delaying the coin toss and the start of play.

It was stated at the beginning of the game that each team will bat for 45 overs. The authorities decided to further shorten the game to 42 over for each team after the rain started to pour again. When the rain started to pour for the second time, Pakistan was batting on 130/5 after 27.4 overs, turning the game into a 42-over struggle.