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

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

3 things you need to know

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

Team India puts NRR intricacy to rest

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

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Wasim Jaffer takes a dig at Pakistan

Team India were pushed to the limits on Tuesday but in the end, carved out a 41-run victory over co-host Sri Lanka. As India's win has made 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 the micro-blogging website.

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