In the Super Four stage of the first Asia Cup, India reached the final by defeating Sri Lanka, after which the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Colombo yesterday became the semi-final as the team that won this competition was the only one. qualify for the Asian Cup. India had to face the battle in the final.
Cricket fans were hoping that Pakistan would beat Sri Lanka and reach the final and that Pakistan and India would be in the final for the first time in the history of the Asia Cup.
The first edition of the Asia Cup was played in 1984, since then 15 finals of the tournament have been played, Pakistan and India have never faced each other in the final.
Not only Pakistan fans but also Indian cricket pundits have been waiting for the first ever Pakistan-India Asia Cup Final.
After Pakistan's loss to Sri Lanka, Indian sports journalists Vikrant Gupta and Harsha Bhogle released a statement on social media saying that 'Pakistan and India once again failed to reach the final'.
It should be noted that in the crucial match of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup, the defending champions Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets and qualified for the final.
Sri Lanka completed the 252-run target given by Pakistan in the last ball.
Now on Sunday, the teams of Sri Lanka and India will participate in the final of the Asia Cup.
