Asia Cup 2025: Who Won Yesterday’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match?
Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by five wickets in Asia Cup Super Fours, leaving Sri Lanka close to elimination.
Pakistan kept their Super Four hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. After a heavy defeat to India, the Salman Agha-led side needed a victory to stay in the running for the final.
Pakistan bundled Sri Lanka for just 133 runs in the first innings. Shaheen Afridi led the charge with three wickets, including two in the powerplay.
Kamindu Mendis stood out with a fighting half-century, helping his team post a total that was modest but competitive.
Haris Rauf and Hussain Talat picked up two wickets each for Pakistan. Abrar Ahmed grabbed headlines with his celebration after dismissing Wanindu Hasaranga for 15, copying Hasaranga’s own trademark move.
Sri Lanka’s spinners fought back in the second innings. Hasaranga grabbed a stunning catch to send Saim Ayub back and later got his revenge on Abrar with a playful celebration.
Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana picked up two wickets each, slowing Pakistan’s chase and putting them under pressure.
At one point, Pakistan looked in trouble, but Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz put together a vital partnership to steer their team to victory.
With this result, Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the Asia Cup final are now very slim.
