Pakistan Sri Lanka Match Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan claimed a crucial five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at Abu Dhabi, rekindling their hopes for a spot in the tournament final.

Match Summary

• Pakistan chased 134 to win, edging past Sri Lanka with 138/5 in 18 overs.
• Mohammad Nawaz (38* off 24) and Hussain Talat (32* off 30) were unbeaten, rescuing their side from a mid-innings collapse and securing victory with a 58-run partnership.
• Sri Lanka, batting first, managed 133/8, with Kamindu Mendis being the bright spot, scoring 50 off 44 balls.
• Pakistan’s bowling attack stood out, led by Shaheen Afridi’s three wickets and Hussain Talat’s double strike.

Key Moments

• Pakistan started well at 43/0 in 5 overs, then slipped to 57/4, raising Sri Lanka’s hopes.
• Theekshana and Hasaranga spun a web for Sri Lanka, taking two wickets each but couldn’t prevent the defeat.
• Nawaz’s three sixes in the 18th over sealed Pakistan’s win with 12 balls left.

Tournament Impact

• With this victory, Pakistan jumps to second place on the Super Four points table, revitalizing their shot at the final.
• Sri Lanka faces elimination after two defeats and now depends on other results to qualify.
• The race to the finale remains open, with the possibility of an India-Pakistan clash still alive if Pakistan win their last Super Four match.

Player of the Match

• Hussain Talat was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution with both bat  (32* off 30) and ball ( 2/18 ).

Pakistan’s fighting win has brought renewed excitement to the Asia Cup 2025 as teams jostle for a place in the final, while Sri Lanka’s campaign now hangs in the balance.