Published 09:04 IST, September 13th 2023

'Pak fans celebrating...': Wasim Jaffer takes EPIC dig at Pakistan after IND vs SL match

Following the Ind vs SL game of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s stage, Wasim Jaffer took to X to take an epic dig at arch-rivals Pakistan. India defeated SL by 41 runs.

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After comprehensively beating Pakistan by 228 runs, Team India ended 13-match win run of Sri Lanka by refraining m from achieving modium target of 214 runs. Courtesy of victories on consecutive days Men in Blue have booked ir slot in final of Asia Cup 2023 and w all eyes are on Pakistan vs Sri Lanka to complete picture. India will next take on Banglesh to sum up Super 4s st. 

3 things you need to kw

  • India beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4s st
  • Team India have me it to final of Asia Cup 2023 after win
  • winner of Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan match-up will decide who will face India in final

Team India puts NRR intricacy to rest

Following a complete rout on Monday, India h taken a huge le in aspect of net run rate and only a defeat of equal magnitude, i.e., 228 runs, could have displaced side from top two positions on points table. However, it wasn't to be as team registered a spectacular win over Sri Lanka and vanced to final. India's victory benefits Pakistan as w only a victory over Lanka is required to push m through. H India lost, Green Army might have h to pay substantial heed to factor of net run rate and aside from winning against Sri Lanka a daunting challenge of going past India in NRR zone would have existed. Luckily that aspect of calculation has been put to rest by 7-time winners of competition.

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Wasim Jaffer takes a dig at Pakistan

Team India were pushed to limits on Tuesday but in end, carved out a 41-run victory over co-host Sri Lanka. As India's win has me matters uncomplicated for Pakistan, former India batsman and domestic legend Wasim Jaffer took to X to highlight India's favour on Pakistan. "Pak fans celebrating India's win today after 228 run loss yesterday", wrote Jaffer on micro-blogging website.

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Having assisted arch-rivals, Team India would be happy with way things have panned out till w in Asia Cup 2023. Before final, which will take place on Sunday, September 17, Rohit Sharma's boys will take on Banglesh to conclude Super 4s st. India would look to enter final with a win and following that would vie for 8th title win.

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09:04 IST, September 13th 2023