• Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in a thrilling game to book a place in the Asia Cup 2023 final.

  • The Islanders will meet Team India in the summit clash on Sunday.

Comic Chronicle: Hilarious memes take over the internet after Pakistan versus Sri Lanka Super 4 clash in Asia Cup 2023
Top memes from Pakistan vs Sri Lanka clash in Asia Cup 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

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  • Rizwan leads Pakistan to a decent total
  • Kusal Mendis drive Sri Lanka to the final

    • Pakistan and Sri Lanka played the virtual semi-final at Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday where the Islanders managed to claim a nail-biting win by 2 wickets. The thrilling triumph advanced Sri Lanka to the tournament’s final where they will lock horns with Team India. The summit clash will be played in Colombo on Sunday, September 17.

    As cricket enthusiasts witnessed a thrilling encounter on the field, they were simultaneously treated to a flurry of humorous and entertaining memes that took the internet by storm. The clash between the two cricketing giants may have ended with Sri Lanka triumphing by 2 wickets, but it was the virtual arena of memes that captured the imagination of fans and provided a delightful dose of levity amid the sporting intensity.

    Here are some of the funniest memes:

    Rizwan leads Pakistan to a decent total

    Speaking about the game, Pakistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, posted a competitive total of 252/7 in their allotted 42 overs. Key contributions came from Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a brilliant 86 runs off 73 balls, and Abdullah Shafique, who scored a steady 52 runs off 69 deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed’s quick 47 off 40 balls boosted Pakistan’s total.

    However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Matheesha Pathirana being the standout performer, taking three crucial wickets for 65 runs in his eight overs.

    Also READ: Twitter reactions – Sri Lanka’s nerve-wracking win against Pakistan sets up a final clash with India in the Asia Cup 2023

    Kusal Mendis drive Sri Lanka to the final

    In response, Sri Lanka faced an equally challenging task. Kusal Mendis was the hero of their innings, scoring a match-winning 91 runs off 87 balls, which included eight fours and one six. Mendis’ performance was complemented by Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) and Charith Asalanka (49), who played crucial supporting roles.

    Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi with two wickets, tried their best to defend their total. However, Sri Lanka managed to reach the target, albeit with some nail-biting moments along the way. Mendis’ match-defining innings earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

    Also READ: “That’s why they won” – Babar Azam reveals the reason behind Pakistan’s last-ball defeat against Sri Lanka – Asia Cup 2023

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