(MENAFN- Kora) Malinga (5-56) claimed all of the wickets to fall in Pakistan's innings, which closed on 260-5 following a defiant maiden one-day international century from Fawad Alam (114 not out)
Sri Lanka were given a fine start in reply when Kusal Perera thumped 42 from 37 balls, but it was fellow opener Thirimanne who made the most significant impact, striking 101 to underpin a successful chase completed with 22 balls to spare
Victory takes Sri Lanka level with India as the most successful team in Asia Cup history with five titles
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