In a gripping contest , Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by six runs in the last league match of the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka sealed their place in the final, where they will again face Pakistan on 29 November.
Pakistan won the toss and Opted to bowl first, Sri Lanka innings began with shaky notes , when Pathum Nissanka dismissed on 8 and Salman Mirza drew first blood, Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara put together 66 runs stand in quick succession , after lose Nissanka,while Mendis added 40 runs off 23 deliveries, featuring 6 fours and 1 six .
Mishara 76 runs off 48 deliveries His innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring with six boundaries and three sixes, both pace and spin in middle overs, anchoring the innings even as wickets fell around him. A crucial cameo of 17 runs off 10 balls from Dasun Shanaka and Janith Liyanage steady on 24 not out.
Sri Lanka managed 184/5 in 20 overs
Abrar Ahmed was stand out bowler for Pakistan took 2/28 in 4 overs while Saim Ayub and Salman Mirza got one wicket each.
Pakistan chase began with the worst possible scenario a top-order , Dushmantha Chameera.
The fast bowler was unplayable in his opening spell, ripping through the top order with figures of 3-3 in the powerplay. He dismissed Sahibzada Farhan (9) with a slower ball before getting Babar Azam for a two-ball duck, trapping him plumb in front. When Fakhar Zaman followed soon after, Pakistan were reeling at 43 for 4 in 5.2 overs.
Salman Ali Agha unbeaten 63 runs off 44 balls, who demonstrated remarkable composure. He first rebuilt the innings with Usman Khan (33), put together vital 56-run stand after Usman dismissal. Mohammad Nawaz joined Agha turning the tide with a blistering 70-run partnership off just 36 balls for the sixth wicket. Pakistan back in the game while Mohammad Nawaz added 27 quick runs off 16 deliveries, Pakistan need 10 runs in last over.
Dushmantha Chameera,bowled with remarkable calmness and skill. He mixed up his pace, delivered pinpoint yorkers and kept the batsmen He conceded only three runs and took important wicket of Faheem Ashraf on the fifth ball. His final delivery was a perfect yorker that Pakistan could do nothing about.
Sri Lanka won by 6 runs and seal spot in tri nation series final which will Play on 29 November.
For Sri Lanka Dushmantha Chameera was stand out bowler who bowled match winning spell took 4/20 in 4 overs while Eshan Malinga gets 2 wickets and 1 wicket for Wanindu Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match summary
Toss : Pakistan won the toss and Opted to bowl first
Sri Lanka innings : 184/5 in 20 overs
Top scorer : Kamil Mishara 76 runs off 48 deliveries, Kusal Mendis 40 runs off 23 balls
Top Bowler : Abrar Ahmed 2/28 in 4 overs, Salman Mirza 1/29 in 4 overs
Pakistan innings : 178/7 in 4 overs
Top scorer : Salman Ali Agha 63* runs off 44 deliveries, Ushman Khan 33 runs off 23 balls
Top bowler : Dushmantha Chameera 4/20 in 4 overs , Eshan Malinga 2/54 in 4 overs
Result : Sri Lanka won by 6 runs
Player of the match : Dushmantha Chameera 4/20 in 4 overs
What Dushmantha Chameera Said after his performance
I’m very happy with my performance. My plan in the powerplay was simple bowl straight, hit the wicket, and vary my pace. execution was a key , Once the dew arrived, the pitch became better for batting, so I back my yorkers. I tried to stick my strengths, aimed for the yorker length consistently, and thankfully, the execution was spot on.
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