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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Final Commentary, Live Updates

PAK vs SL, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Match Ended   
147 (20.0/20)
170/6 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Bhanuka Rajapaksa
    71(45)
  • Player of the Series
    Wanindu Hasaranga
Dasun Shanaka has been handed over the trophy! He joins his team and they celebrate the victory. Right then! That's it from this enticing final and this exciting series as well. Sri Lanka have won their 6th Asia Cup and they have given their fans back home a lot to cheer about. A country that has been going through tough times, this victory will bring them a certain amount of joy. This win will also give them the much-needed confidence before the mega event in October. We still have plenty of cricket action around the globe, keep your eyes on our fixtures page and enjoy the action for the upcoming matches. It's goodbye from here!
Dasun Shanaka the skipper of Sri Lanka starts by thanking the fans, and he dedicates the trophy to everyone in Sri Lanka. Adds that Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga made a huge impact while batting, which really helped them. Says that the last ball six was a game-changing moment as they reached the 170 mark. A target of somewhere near 160 is always chaseable and that's the mindset. Further says that after their first game they had a serious discussion, and they discussed every player's role in the team. Adds that they were spot on in the field and he is happy to put on such a performance in the finals. Ends by thanking the board and all the selectors for their support.
Babar Azam the captain of Pakistan congratulates Sri Lanka on what they did after they were 5 down for 58. Adds that their fielding was not up to the mark and the middle order batting need to do well. Further says that there are ups and downs in the game and they need to take it positively. Says that they need to learn from their mistakes and he is happy with the performances of Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the Player of the Series. He says that when he came out to bat they had lost 5 wickets and he spoke to Bhanuka Rajapaksa about getting close to 150 and he knew his role while batting. Adds that he loves bowling in the sub-continent region. Mentions that he tries to bowl at the stumps, he was not thinking about getting hit for boundaries and so he got three wickets in the over. Ends by saying that all the boys have played amazing cricket, and to lose the first game and then come and win the tournament is special.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is the Player of the Match. He says that It was not easy but they did well. Adds that they had their plans which made them reach a total of 170 when they were 67 in the 10th over. Mentions that he thought 140 was a good score but he was thrilled to get much more than that. Further says that they approached in a positive way and he is happy with the way he played.
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Mohammad Rizwan is down for a chat. On being asked about the toss, he says that if a team thinks about the toss, they are not a champion team and that's what Sri Lanka did. They did not think once about losing the toss. Adds that Sri Lanka played like true champions, they deserve to win. Adds that they put them under pressure at key moments and won the match. Mentions that they made some mistakes and Sri Lanka took advantage of that. Adds that they took away the momentum from them in both the innings.
Chamika Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva are down for a chat. Chamika Karunaratne says that they are a team filled with youngsters and it feels so good to win the game. Says that they had encouragement from their coaches and they won it and they feel very happy. Dhananjaya de Silva says that they were practicing and were ready for any game. Adds that they had a good captain and a coach and they played according to what they had planned.
Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka were put in to bat first and they got off to a horrific start. They were struggling to get going and were 58 for 5 at the end of the 9th over. But post that Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga put on a good stand and took control of the game. Wanindu Hasaranga did perish but Bhanuka Rajapaksa took his side to a total of 170, which at one point was looking far-fetched. In reply, no Pakistan batters found any rhythm and they just succumbed under pressure and threw their wickets away towards the end.
It was a disheartening batting show from Pakistan. There was no intent shown from any of the batters since the beginning. Pakistan lost two quick wickets in the initial few overs of the chase and then they tried to steady the ship but failed to score runs freely. This pushed them on the back foot and they were under the pump from there. Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed put on 71 runs together for the third wicket but they failed to score them quickly and that kept creeping the run rate up. Iftikhar Ahmed perished in trying to accelerate the innings, and from there on they fell like a pack of cards. From 93 for 2, they found themselves reeling at 125 for 9!
There were questions raised about Sri Lanka being strong only while chasing in this competition, but they have put on a clinical performance and have proved one and all wrong. They did not get off to a bright start as in their first over itself they gave away 12 runs. But they fought back exceedingly well and took two wickets in two balls to take things under control. They did not take many wickets post that but kept the flow of run in check, which only kept adding pressure on the batters. The run rate kept climbing up and the bowlers took advantage of that and broke the stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed. Once that stand was broken, they picked up wickets in a heap They took 7 wickets within 32 runs which probably sealed the deal for them. Pramod Madushan ended with 4 wickets, while Wanindu Hasaranga grabbed three wickets.
SRI LANKA ARE CHAMPIONS OF ASIA! What an entertaining game we have just witnessed here. At the start of the tournament who would have thought that it would be Sri Lanka that was going to be crowned champions? But they have played some unbelievable cricket and have been rewarded for their hard work. Take a bow, Sri Lanka! They are truly deserving winners and with this, they have added their 6th Asia Cup to their trophy cabinet.
End Of The Over 20 : 147/10
8 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 019.4
  • 619.5
  • W 19.6
H. Rauf
13 (9)
M. Hasnain
8 (4)
C. Karunaratne
4-0-33-2
19.6
W
Chamika Karunaratne To Haris Rauf OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! What a way to win it! Crackers all over Dubai and smiles all over the Sri Lankan faces. Chamika Karunaratne bowls a fuller one and on the stumps, Haris Rauf swings his bat at it but misses and the ball knocks over the stumps. A well-deserved victory for the Lankans. They win by 23 runs!
19.5
6
Chamika Karunaratne To Haris Rauf
SIX! Fuller and on off, Haris Rauf gets on his knee and launches it over long off for a maximum. Last ball to go!
19.4
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Haris Rauf
Shorter one outside off, Haris Rauf looks to pull it but misses. Last 2 balls remaining now!
19.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Hasnain
Fuller one on middle, Mohammad Hasnain eases it to mid on for one.
19.2
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Haris Rauf
On a length and on off, Haris Rauf drills it to long on for one. Sri Lanka have to wait for four balls before they celebrate!
19.1
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Haris Rauf
Shorter one on middle, Haris Rauf looks to pull it but misses.
Chamika Karunaratne will bowl the final over of the game.
End Of The Over 19 : 139/9
19 Runs
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 418.1
  • W 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 5 NB 18.5
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 118.5
  • 618.6
M. Hasnain
7 (3)
H. Rauf
6 (4)
P. Madushan
4-0-34-4
18.6
6
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Hasnain
SIX! Length ball on off, Mohammad Hasnain lofts it over long on for a maximum. 32 runs needed from the last over now!
18.5
1
Pramod Madushan To Haris Rauf
Fuller one tis time, Haris Rauf drills it to long off for one.
18.5
wd
Pramod Madushan To Haris Rauf
Wide! Bangs a shorter one on leg, Haris Rauf leaves it alone. Free hit continues..
18.5
nb
Pramod Madushan To Haris Rauf
FOUR! Fuller again, Haris Rauf heaves it to deep mid-wicket. The ball falls just short of the fielder who misses it as the ball races the fence. Oh, its a no ball. Free hit coming up.
18.4
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Hasnain
Fuller one, outside off. Mohammad Hasnain drills it to long off for one.
18.3
0
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Hasnain
Slower and outside off, Mohammad Hasnain looks to play at it but misses.
18.2
W
Pramod Madushan To Naseem Shah OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Another one walks back to the hut! Sri Lanka are just one wicket away now. A fuller ball, around off. Naseem Shah looks to go over long off but he does not time this well enough. The ball goes straight to Chamika Karunaratne at long off. Pramod Madushan grabs his fourth wicket. Can he get a five wicket-haul?
18.1
4
Pramod Madushan To Naseem Shah
FOUR! Fuller and on off, Naseem Shah looks to loft it but gets an outside edge. The ball races away the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
18.1
wd
Pramod Madushan To Naseem Shah
Wide! Bowls it outside leg, Naseem Shah leaves it alone.
Naseem Shah is the next batter in.
End Of The Over 18 : 120/8
8 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • W 17.6
S. Khan
8 (6)
H. Rauf
1 (2)
M. Theekshana
4-0-25-1
17.6
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Shadab Khan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan are eight down now and they need 51 off 12 deliveries. This looks close to impossible for them now. Coming to the delivery, this one is fuller in length, Shadab Khan lofts it and mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards deep cover and Danushka Gunathilaka takes it well diving forward.
17.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Shadab Khan
Fuller one, on off, Shadab Khan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and calls for two. The fielder is quick and throws back towards the bowler who fails to collect it as he hits the stumps. A run-out chance missed!
17.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Haris Rauf
Slightly shorter and on middle, Haris Rauf knocks it to long on for one.
17.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Shadab Khan
Fuller and around off, Shadab Khan drills it to long off for one.
17.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Shadab Khan
Bowls it on off, Shadab Khan eases it towards mid off. Dot.
17.1
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Shadab Khan
FOUR! Fuller one outside off, Shadab Khan looks to slog sweep it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
End Of The Over 17 : 112/7
2 Runs
  • W 16.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
H. Rauf
0 (1)
S. Khan
1 (1)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-27-3
16.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Haris Rauf
Slightly shorter and outside off, Haris Rauf taps it towards the fielder at point.
16.5
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Khushdil Shah OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Wanindu Hasaranga gets his third wicket in the over and Pakistan are 7 down! It keep getting better and better for Sri Lanka but this is getting worse for Pakistan! A loopy ball, slower through the air, full, around middle. Khushdil Shah looks to heave this one across the line over mid-wicket. But the ball flies high off the leading edge towards short third man. Maheesh Theekshana takes an easy catch there. Sri Lanka are inching close to victory here!
16.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shadab Khan
Fuller and on middle, Shadab Khan bends low and eases it to mid-wicket for one.
Shadab Khan is the new man in.
16.3
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Asif Ali OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Sri Lanka are getting closer and closer to winning the Asia Cup here! Fuller and on middle with some turn, Asif Ali looks to go big on his first ball but misses completely as the ball knocks over the middle stump. Asif Ali walks out for a golden duck.
16.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Khushdil Shah
Fuller and on off, Khushdil Shah eases it to covers for one.
Who will come to bat now?
16.1
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga gets the big fish! Bowls a fuller one on off, Mohammad Rizwan slog sweeps it but doesn't get the power right. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket and Danushka Gunathilaka takes a good jumping catch on the boundary line. Mohammad Rizwan walks back after scoring 55.
Wanindu Hasaranga is back on!
End Of The Over 16 : 110/4
9 Runs
  • 115.1
  • W 15.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
M. Rizwan
55 (48)
K. Shah
1 (2)
C. Karunaratne
3-0-25-1
15.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller again, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to square leg for one.
15.5
6
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Mohammad Rizwan brings up his fifty in style. Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
15.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Khushdil Shah
Slower again, shorter in length this time. Khushdil Shah pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
15.3
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Khushdil Shah
Length ball outside off, slower too. Khushdil Shah looks to play at it but misses.
Khushdil Shah is the new batter in.
15.2
W
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Nawaz OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust. Chamika Karunaratne bangs a shorter one around middle and leg, Mohammad Nawaz pulls it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes in the air towards backward square leg and Pramod Madushan pouches it safely with both hands. Pressure piling up on Pakistan now as they lose their fourth wicket.
15.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Slightly shorter and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to square leg for one.
Chamika Karunaratne is back on.
End Of The Over 15 : 101/3
4 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 214.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
M. Nawaz
6 (8)
M. Rizwan
47 (45)
de Silva
1-0-4-0
14.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
Fourth dot on the trot now! What a terrific over fro, Dhananjaya de Silva! Much slower this time, around middle. Mohammad Nawaz looks to block this one but he ends his chipping it back towards the bowler. The ball lands just sort of Dhananjaya de Silva. 70 needed off 30 balls.
14.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
Three dots in a row now! This one comes in with the angle, a fuller one, around middle and leg. Mohammad Nawaz swings his bat at it but he misses it. The ball goes past his blade and away from the leg pole.
14.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
A yorker-length delivery, slower through the air, around middle. Mohammad Nawaz digs this one out.
14.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
Drops it short now, around middle and leg. Mohammad Nawaz looks to flick this one but he gets an inside edge back onto his pads.
14.2
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
A full toss, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz slams this one towards sweeper cover for another brace.
14.1
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mohammad Nawaz
Excellent stop! A fuller ball, tosses it up, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz smashes this one straight down the ground. Danushka Gunathilaka runs from long off, dives, and makes a terrific stop. Two taken.
Dhananjaya de Silva comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 14 : 97/3
6 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • W 13.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
M. Nawaz
2 (2)
M. Rizwan
47 (45)
P. Madushan
3-0-15-3
13.6
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Nawaz
A good-length delivery, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz gets on top of that one and pushes it towards cover-point. Another run.
13.5
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
Angling in, a fuller ball, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan works it away through square leg. A single taken!
13.4
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Nawaz
Outside now, full in length. Mohammad Nawaz drives it through cover and takes a run.
13.3
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
On a length, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan tucks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
13.2
W
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A wicket was always on the cards here! Iftikhar Ahmed had to go for that one, to increase the ante here. A length ball, slow in pace, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed heaves this one towards deep square leg. He gets all the height on that but no distance. Ashen Bandara (sub) keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a good catch. Pramod Madushan has his third wicket.
Mohammad Nawaz is the next batter.
13.2
wd
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
Wide! Takes the pace off this one as well, he serves a short ball, down the leg side. Iftikhar Ahmed leaves it alone. Wide called.
13.1
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
A slower ball, on a length, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Pramod Madushan is back on.
End Of The Over 13 : 91/2
3 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
I. Ahmed
32 (30)
M. Rizwan
44 (42)
M. Theekshana
3-0-17-0
12.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Iftikhar Ahmed
Swing and a miss! Quick, outside off, short in length. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to cut this one away but he misses.
12.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Iftikhar Ahmed
Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed rocks back and blocks this one out.
12.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Iftikhar Ahmed
Quicker ball, slightly full, outside off, this one stays low as well. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to block this one but the ball goes off the outside edge towards point.
12.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Much fuller again, this one is on the pads. Mohammad Rizwan leans forward and taps it towards square leg. A single now.
12.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball now, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it towards cover. No run there!
12.1
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 88/2
14 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 611.2
  • 411.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
M. Rizwan
41 (39)
I. Ahmed
32 (27)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-25-0
11.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan
Loopy one now, outside off, full in length. Mohammad Rizwan sweeps this one towards deep square leg for a single.
11.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
Short ball, outside off, this one stays low as well. Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it towards long on for a single.
11.4
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
More runs! Shorter, outside off. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to cut this one but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a brace.
11.3
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! A six followed by a boundary! Lovely from Iftikhar Ahmed! This will surely take some pressure off. A wrong'un, full again, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed tonks this one straight down the ground. The ball goes one bounce over the ropes for a four.
11.2
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
SIX! BANG! Much-needed maximum! A fuller ball, tosses it up, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed gets down on his knee and smashes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
11.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
A googly, full, around off. Iftikhar Ahmed blocks it out towards cover.
End Of The Over 11 : 74/2
6 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
M. Rizwan
40 (38)
I. Ahmed
19 (22)
C. Karunaratne
2-0-16-0
10.6
2
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Two to end the over! A fuller ball, slower one, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan glances this one towards square leg for a brace.
10.5
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Iftikhar Ahmed
Make that four singles! Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed pulls this one towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
10.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside this time, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and cuts it towards third man. Third single on the trot now.
10.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Iftikhar Ahmed
Takes the pace off this one, another length ball, around the leg pole. Iftikhar Ahmed tucks it towards square leg for a run.
10.2
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Much fuller now, swinging in, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards long on. Another single taken.
10.1
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
A length ball, angling in, around middle and off. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.
DRINKS! The game is firmly poised at the halfway mark of the innings. Mohammad Rizwan is well-set now, and it won't be too long before he switches gears. Sri Lanka will be looking to break this stand and keep putting pressure on the batters. It's too tough to choose a winner at this stage, but we have an intriguing passage of play coming up. We will find out what is there in store for us.
End Of The Over 10 : 68/2
5 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
I. Ahmed
17 (20)
M. Rizwan
36 (34)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-11-0
9.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
A dot to finish the over. This one lands on off, Iftikhar Ahmed defends it to short covers.
9.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it to square leg for one again.
9.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowls a fuller one on off, Iftikhar Ahmed pushes it to covers for one.
9.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan
A googly down leg, Mohammad Rizwan looks to block it but he seems to have missed that. The ball goes on to hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Sri Lanka go upstairs and Ultra Edge shows a spike. Mohammad Rizwan is safe.
Review! Sri Lanka have taken a review for an LBW decision against Mohammad Rizwan. UltraEdge is taking some time to load. There is bat involved in that, confirms UltraEdge. The on-field decision stands and Sri Lanka lose a review.
9.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
A single again as this is played towards square leg again.
9.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller one outside off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 63/2
10 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
M. Rizwan
33 (31)
I. Ahmed
15 (17)
M. Theekshana
2-0-14-0
8.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to long on for one.
8.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller again, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to mid-wicket and calls for two. The fielder throws it quickly but the bowler fails to grab it. Close!
8.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and down the middle, Iftikhar Ahmed flicks it to square leg for one.
8.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off this time, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to point for one.
8.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! This one lands just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary. Excellent shot!
8.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Iftikhar Ahmed
Tosses it on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 53/2
10 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
I. Ahmed
13 (15)
M. Rizwan
25 (27)
C. Karunaratne
1-0-10-0
7.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowls it full this time, Iftikhar Ahmed nudges it to square leg for one. 10 off the over.
7.5
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Touch fuller this time, Mohammad Rizwan gently flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
7.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Iftikhar Ahmed
Bangs a shorter one outside off, Iftikhar Ahmed plays it towards mid-wicket for one again.
7.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is played towards mid off for one.
7.2
2
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
Good length again, Mohammad Rizwan gently flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace. Good running!
7.1
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Good shot. On a length and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it hard and through square leg for a boundary.
Chamika Karunaratne is on now. He replaces Pramod Madushan.
End Of The Over 7 : 43/2
6 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
I. Ahmed
11 (13)
M. Rizwan
17 (23)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-6-0
6.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
This one lands fuller, around off. Iftikhar Ahmed eases it towards the fielder at short covers.
6.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it but gets his glove towards square leg for one.
6.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
Darts it on off, Iftikhar Ahmed guides it to point for one.
6.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
Another fuller, around off. This is defended back towards the bowler.
6.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed lofts it over extra covers for a boundary!
6.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Iftikhar Ahmed
Flatter one on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed defends it to short covers.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 37/2
5 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 25.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
I. Ahmed
6 (8)
M. Rizwan
16 (22)
P. Madushan
2-0-9-2
5.6
1
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
Length ball on off, Iftikhar Ahmed looks to block it but mistimes it to point. They cross.
5.5
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
Bangs a shorter one on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.
5.4
1
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed eases it to mid on for one.
5.3
0
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
On a length and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed drills it to mid off. The fielder does well to stop it diving to his right. Dot.
5.2
2
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed heaves it towards mid-wicket for a brace.
5.1
0
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
Touch fuller down the leg side, Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it but finds the fielder at mid on.
End Of The Over 5 : 32/2
8 Runs
  • 24.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
M. Rizwan
15 (21)
I. Ahmed
2 (3)
D. Madushanka
3-0-24-0
4.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Crunched! Width on offer again, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and slashes it past cover-point for a boundary.
4.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Very full on this occasion, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it to the fielder at mid off.
4.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Iftikhar Ahmed
Too short on this occasion, around middle and off. Iftikhar Ahmed miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Iftikhar Ahmed
Swing and a miss! Offers width now, a length ball. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to slash this one away but he misses. The replay shows that there was a slight edge on this, but on one appealed! Iftikhar Ahmed survives.
4.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
A fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and mistimes his drives towards mid off and takes a single.
4.1
2
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
A half-tracker, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan miscues his pull shot away from the fielder at mid-wicket. Two taken.
End Of The Over 4 : 24/2
4 Runs
  • 23.1
  • W 3.2
  • W 3.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
M. Rizwan
8 (17)
I. Ahmed
1 (1)
P. Madushan
1-0-4-2
3.6
1
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
A length ball, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards mid on for a single. An impressive first over from Pramod Madushan.
3.5
0
Pramod Madushan To Mohammad Rizwan
Another length delivery, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out from within his crease.
3.4
1
Pramod Madushan To Iftikhar Ahmed
No hat-trick for Pramod Madushan! On a length, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed nudges it gently towards square leg for a single.
Iftikhar Ahmed is the new batter. It's a hat-trick ball for Pramod Madushan!
3.3
W
Pramod Madushan To Fakhar Zaman OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Two in two for Pramod Madushan! What a start for him and Sri Lanka are on top after a disappointing first over! A fuller ball, wide of off. Fakhar Zaman drives this one away from his body. But the ball goes off the inside edge and back onto the stumps. Pramod Madushan is on a hat-trick!
Fakhar Zaman walks in.
3.2
W
Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Pramod Madushan draws first blood! He gets rid of the Pakistan skipper now. Babar Azam's disappointing Asia Cup comes to an end. It was a poor ball, to be honest. A length ball, down the leg side. Babar Azam looks to just help this one short fine leg. But he ends up chipping it towards the fielder there. Dilshan Madushanka jumps and takes a good catch.
3.1
2
Pramod Madushan To Babar Azam
Pramod Madushan begins with a length ball, angling in, around middle. Babar Azam chips this one away from the fielder at mid-wicket. Two taken!
Pramod Madushan comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
4 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
M. Rizwan
7 (15)
B. Azam
3 (4)
D. Madushanka
2-0-16-0
2.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Another firm drive! Outside off, full again. Mohammad Rizwan lunges forward and drives it powerfully to the fielder at cover. Good come back from Dilshan Madushanka after his first over.
2.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Overpitched delivery, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan drives this one firmly but finds the fielder at mid off.
2.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and blocks it towards cover.
2.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Swing and a miss! Width on offer now, a length ball, at 143 clicks, angling away. Mohammad Rizwan looks to slash this one away but he misses.
2.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Mohammad Rizwan gets hold of this one! Another pitched-up delivery, around off. Mohammad Rizwan leans forward and drives it down the ground for a boundary.
2.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Dilshan Madushanka speeds in from over the wicket, he serves it full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive this one but he misses.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/0
4 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 21.6
B. Azam
3 (4)
M. Rizwan
3 (9)
M. Theekshana
1-0-4-0
1.6
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Babar Azam
Excellent running! Pitches this one up, full, around middle. Babar Azam clips it with soft hands towards square leg and takes a couple of runs. Mohammad Rizwan dives in to make his ground at the non-striker's end.
1.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and swipes this one through square for a run.
1.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan pushes it towards cover. No run there!
1.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker, attacking the stumps, shortish ball. Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and defends it out.
1.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Tosses this one up, full, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan flicks it towards mid-wicket.
1.2
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Down the leg side, fuller one. Mohammad Rizwan looks to sweep this one but he misses. Wided.
1.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker, flatter, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan knocks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket.
Maheesh Theekshana to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 12/0
12 Runs
  • 1 NB 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 5 WD 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
M. Rizwan
2 (4)
B. Azam
1 (3)
D. Madushanka
1-0-12-0
0.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
An overpitched delivery, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan drives it towards mid on for a single. Finally, the over comes to an end. 11 balls were bowled in that over!
0.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it towards cover. No run there!
0.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Babar Azam
Shorter now, outside off. Babar Azam steers it towards backward point for a single.
0.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Babar Azam
Angling in, around middle and leg, full. Babar Azam misses his flick and gets pinged on his pads. No run there!
0.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka To Babar Azam
Much better! This one swings away, width on offer a length ball. Babar Azam looks to cut this one away but he misses.
0.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Short ball, around middle and off. Mohammad Rizwan miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for a single.
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Another extra! It's a nightmare start for Sri Lanka and Dilshan Madushanka! He errs in line again, and spills it down leg. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick. Wide called! Free Hit continues!
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
FIVE WIDES! Oh, dear! Sri Lanka have yet not bowled a legal delivery! Another one going down leg, fuller ball. The keeper fails to grab the ball and it rolls towards fine leg for a boundary. Pakistan have already got 8 runs in the game!
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Another wide! He sprays this one down the leg side, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick and a wide is called. Free Hit is still on!
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Too short on this occasion, down leg. Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull this one but he misses. Wide given! Free Hit continues!
0.1
nb
Dilshan Madushanka To Mohammad Rizwan
No ball! Dilshan Madushanka begins with a length ball, around off. Mohammad Rizwan taps it towards cover. Dilshan Madushanka has overstepped on the very first ball! No ball called and a Free Hit is coming up!
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs
  • Player of the Match Bhanuka Rajapaksa
  • Player of the Series Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Umpire Anil Chaudhary (IND), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Bismillah Jan Shinwari (AFG)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 170/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 155/6 in 19.0 overs
  • B Rajapaksa 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 35 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • B Rajapaksa dropped on 46 by S Khan in 17.4 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between B Rajapaksa (21) and W Hasaranga (28)
  • Sri Lanka 100/5 in 13.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 67/5 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 52/3 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 42/3
  • Referral 1 (5.5 ovs): PAK against B Rajapaksa (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SL: 2) (Retained)
  • M Rizwan 16th T20I fifty: 54 runs in 47 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Pakistan 101/3 in 14.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 44 balls between M Rizwan (31) and I Ahmed (19)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 68/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): SL against M Rizwan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SL: 1)
  • Pakistan 50/2 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 37/2
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Mohammad Rizwan PAK 281 56.20
Virat Kohli IND 276 92.00
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 196 65.33
Bhanuka Rajapaksa SL 191 47.75
Pathum Nissanka SL 173 34.60
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Shadab Khan PAK 8 6.05
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