The Asia Cup 2022 Final in Dubai on September 11 saw Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in a high-intensity clash. Pakistan started strong with the ball, but Sri Lanka fought back with resilient batting and backed it up with disciplined bowling after losing the track. The 2022 edition was a T20 format which Sri Lanka dominated with both bat and bowl.
This article will provide you with all the details regarding the 2022 ACC Men’s Asia Cup final, which is played in T20 format. You will get Asia Cup 2022 final highlights, teams, and other records.
Asia Cup 2022 Final
The Asia Cup 2022 final was played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on September 11, 2025. Sri Lanka became victorious after beating Pakistan by 23 runs, played at Dubai International Stadium. Player of the match, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, smashed 71* off 45 and set a respectable score to defend.
Pakistan, however, struggled in their chase after losing openers Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman with just 22 runs on the board. The Sri Lankan bowlers kept the pressure on, led by Pramod Madushan, who delivered a fiery spell and claimed four crucial wickets for only 34 runs, devastating Pakistan’s batting lineup.
According to experts, Babar Azam’s poor performance may be the main reason for his exclusion from Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad for 2025.
Asia Cup Final 2022 Scorecard
| Sri Lanka Scoreboard | ||
| Batter | R | B |
| Pathum Nissanka | 8 | 11 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 0 | 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 28 | 21 |
| Gunathilaka | 1 | 4 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 71* | 45 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 3 |
| W Hasaranga | 36 | 21 |
| C Karunaratne | 14* | 14 |
| Sri Lanka Scoreboard | ||
| Batter | R | B |
| Pathum Nissanka | 8 | 11 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 0 | 1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 28 | 21 |
| Gunathilaka | 1 | 4 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 71* | 45 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 3 |
| W Hasaranga | 36 | 21 |
| C Karunaratne | 14* | 14 |
Asia Cup 2022 Final Highlights
- Final Date: September 11, 2022
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- Toss: Pakistan won, elected to field
- Sri Lanka Innings: 170/6 in 20 overs
- Top Bowler: Pramod Madushan – 4/34
- Pakistan Innings: 147 all out in 20 overs
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 23 runs
- Player of the Match: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Who Won Asia Cup Final in 2022?
Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup 2022 by defeating Pakistan in the final match held on September 11, 2022, in Colombo. Playing first, Sri Lanka loses wickets frequently, including Kushal Mendis in the very first over. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa on the batting side and Pramod Madushan on the bowling side take charge and ensure the victory.
In this way, Sri Lanka registered its sixth title in the Asia Cup. As the 2025 edition approaches, you can check the Asia Cup winners list since 1984 to find out who won and when.
Asia Cup 2022 Teams
Asia Cup 2022 featured six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The teams are divided into two groups: group A and group B. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The top four teams made it to the Super 4 (Ind, SL, BAN, and PAK).
