“This victory keeps Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the Asia Cup final alive and strong.”
Pakistan secured a crucial five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Sri Lanka batted first and scored 133/8 in 20 overs. Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 50 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi took 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Hussain Talat claimed 2 wickets for 18 runs.
In reply, Pakistan chased the target comfortably, reaching 138/5 in 18 overs. Hussain Talat remained unbeaten on 32*, and Mohammad Nawaz scored 38*. Their partnership guided Pakistan to victory with 12 balls to spare. Talat’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Shaheen Afridi’s early breakthroughs set the tone, and Mohammad Nawaz’s aggressive batting sealed the win. This victory keeps Pakistan’s final hopes alive. Sri Lanka now faces a tough challenge in the remaining Super Four matches.
