Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: PAK Keep Campaign Alive With Nervy 5-Wicket Win

Pakistan claimed a crucial five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 23, successfully chasing a modest 134-run target with 12 balls remaining. Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat forged a 58-run partnership, with this victory keeping Pakistan's tournament hopes alive.

Sri Lanka's batters struggled early, losing wickets consistently. Shaheen Shah Afridi spearheaded Pakistan's bowling, taking three wickets for 28 runs. Haris Rauf assisted, picking up two wickets for 37 runs. Spinner Abrar Ahmed excelled, giving away only eight runs in his four overs.

Kamindu Mendis top-scored for Sri Lanka with a strong 50 runs off 44 balls. Despite Mendis's efforts, Sri Lanka reached only 133 runs for eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Pakistan started their chase by losing early wickets, with Fakhar Zaman departing early. Hussain Talat anchored the innings, forming a key partnership with Mohammad Nawaz. Nawaz scored an aggressive 38 runs off 24 balls, hitting three sixes. Talat remained unbeaten on 32 runs, guiding Pakistan to their victory.

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga posed a big bowling threat. He took two wickets for 27 runs. Hasaranga's efforts, including a superb catch to dismiss Fakhar, kept Sri Lanka in contention. However, Pakistan's lower-order batters, led by Nawaz and Talat, completed the chase successfully.

This victory is important for Pakistan, as they now aim to advance in the Asia Cup 2025. India play against Bangladesh tomorrow, which could lead to another exciting India vs Pakistan clash in the final.

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Toss Update

Pakistan have won the toss and chose to field first.

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Live Score

Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Squads

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz