Pakistan secured a crucial victory over Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the 2025 Asia Cup, held on September 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This win keeps Pakistan’s hopes alive for a spot in the final, while Sri Lanka faces elimination after two consecutive defeats.

Match Summary

• Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)

• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

• Date: September 23, 2025

• Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first

Match Scorecard

Match Highlights

• Sri Lanka’s Innings:

  • Shaheen Afridi’s early breakthroughs reduced Sri Lanka to 18/2.

  • Kamindu Mendis top-scored with a valiant 50, anchoring the innings.

  • Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure, restricting Sri Lanka to 133/8 in 20 overs.

• Pakistan’s Chase:

  • Pakistan’s top order faltered, losing 5 wickets for 80 runs.

  • Hussain Talat (32 off 30 balls) and Mohammad Nawaz (38* off 24 balls) steadied the chase with a 58-run unbeaten partnership.

  • Pakistan reached 138/5 in 18 overs, securing victory with 12 balls to spare.

Player of the Match

Hussain Talat – His all-round performance was pivotal. He contributed with the bat, scoring 32* off 30 balls, and with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs.

Super Four Standings (After Match 3)

Note: NRR = Net Run Rate

Key Performers

• Shaheen Afridi – 3 wickets for 28 runs, providing early breakthroughs.

• Mohammad Nawaz – 38* off 24 balls, guiding Pakistan to victory.

• Hussain Talat – 32* off 30 balls and 2 wickets for 18 runs, earning Player of the Match honors.

What’s Next?

Pakistan’s next Super Four match is against Bangladesh, where a win is essential to advance to the final. Sri Lanka, having lost both their Super Four matches, are eliminated from the tournament .

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