evidence: Dasun Shanaka reveals how MS Dhoni's CSK of IPL 2021 inspired Sri Lanka's Asia Cup final win vs Pakistan Dasun Shanaka revealed how MS Dhoni's IPL 2021 CSK team inspired him and his Sri Lanka team to victory against Pakistan at the Asia Cup final in Dubai. Sri Lanka were in inspired form as they cruised to a win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final, at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. Defending a target of 171 runs, Sri Lanka bowled out Pakistan for 147 in 20 overs with Pramod Madushan and Wanindu Hasaranga taking four-wicket and three-wicket hauls respectively. Meanwhile, Chamika Karunaratne took two wickets as Sri Lanka ended up winning by 23 runs. Initially, Sri Lanka posted 170 for six in 20 overs, with Bhanuka Rajapaksa smacking an unbeaten knock of 71 runs off 45 balls. Speaking after the match, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka revealed how MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) performance in the Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) final inspired him and his team.