Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup title
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Sri Lanka thumped Pakistan by five wickets in the final to lift the Asia Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the city Saturday. Sri Lanka chased down a challenging 261-run target in 46.2 overs with opener Lahiru Thirimanne notching a brilliant 101. Defending champions Pakistan had posted a tough 260-5 with Fawad Alam hitting a maiden hundred with 114 not out. This is Sri Lanka's fifth Asia Cup title, equalling India's number of triumphs in the event initiated in 1984. — AFP