Cricketing legend Wasim Akram has said that Pakistan is the favorite to win the Asia Cup 2022 as they prepare for the final of the tournament which will be played against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 11.
Babar Azam and co defeated India and Afghanistan in the Super 4s stage of the tournament to qualify for the finals, while Sri Lanka won all three matches to make it into the finals. Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka outclassed Pakistan in the dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup on Friday.
Wasim Akram, however, had a warning for the Men in Green despite backing them to win the tournament.
“The performance of the Pakistan team has been fabulous in this Asia Cup. However, in the game against Sri Lanka, the intent was missing in their batting. The bowling was decent though. Hopefully, they will learn from their mistakes. But still, I think, Pakistan is the favorite in the finals. But the exciting and young Sri Lanka team cannot be taken easy,” Akram told BBN Sports.
“Pakistan cricket lovers have been saying that our middle order is a bit inexperienced, and it was exposed in the last Super 4 game after Rizwan got out. But it will be a good wicket in the final, hopefully, they come back stronger,” Akram added.
Sri Lanka has won the Asia Cup five times, while Pakistan has been champions twice.
