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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Final Match Summary

PAK vs SL, 2025 - T20 Summary

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Final, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi , Nov 29, 2025
Pakistan Pakistan
118/4 (18.4/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
114 (19.1/20)
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Mohammad Nawaz
    3/17(4)
  • Player of the Series
    Mohammad Nawaz
SL 114/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112657-kamil-mishara-playerprofile>Kamil Mishara</a>
Kamil Mishara
59 (47)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 125.53SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
14 (18)
  • 0x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 77.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Nawaz
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/3
R/W
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/3
R/W
PAK 118/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
37 (34)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 108.82SR
<a href=/cricket/players/118278-saim-ayub-playerprofile>Saim Ayub</a>
Saim Ayub
36 (33)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 109.09SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Pavan Rathnayake
ECON 5.50
2
OVERS
11/2
R/W
Bowler
Eshan Malinga
ECON 5.33
3
OVERS
16/1
R/W
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Salman Agha collects the trophy from the dignitaries and takes it to his teammates and the support staff as they pose for the cameras. This brings 2025 to a close for both sides, and their first assignment of the new year will once again be against each other. Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka for a T20I series in early 2026 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup. The international action for these two teams may be over for now, but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. The Ashes, the white ball leg of South Africa’s tour of India, the Bangladesh vs Ireland T20I series and the New Zealand vs West Indies Test series are all lined up to keep you engaged. You can switch tabs and stay up to date as the action continues around the world. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
Pakistan's skipper Salman Agha says that it was a great performance from the team. Adds that they have been playing good cricket recently and did well against South Africa and now Sri Lanka. Mentions that before the World Cup, you have to keep your 15 ready and also test your bench strength in case of an injury, and that's why they tried to give opportunities to everyone. Says that every player knows their role and they are in a good space as a team. Ends by saying that they are ready for the big event, but they still have 6 games before that, and if they have to change anything, they will look into it.
The captain of Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka says they expected the wicket to play better than it did, but credits Pakistan for bowling well. He adds that despite the conditions, his side could have capitalised on the start they had and been smarter in the way they took their chances against the spinners. Believes this loss is part of their learning process and hopes they can correct these mistakes as they prepare for the World Cup. Notes that the players showed good intent in the field, which he sees as a big positive. Shanaka insists the team has quality and expresses confidence in the group going forward. He says they enjoyed their time in Pakistan as a team and thanks the security forces and the PCB for ensuring their safety. He concludes by saying he would love to come back to Pakistan again.
Mohammad Nawaz is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliance with the ball in the final. He had figures of 3 for 17 from his 4 overs. Nawaz is also the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for picking 10 wickets across 5 games. Nawaz says that he is happy with his form. Adds that delivering whenever the team needs is always a big positive for any player and he is enjoying his cricket. Mentions that he tries to listen to his coaches and focus on the basics. Says that as a finger spinner you don't have much options, but he tries to change his game according to the situation and conditions whether he is batting or bowling.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier, Sri Lanka were asked to bat first on a wicket that offered more turn than any other surface in this series. Pathum Nissanka fell early, but Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis provided a steady start for the islanders. However, once the spinners came on, the boundaries dried up, and the Sri Lankan pair felt the need to accelerate. Both fell in an attempt to do so, and from there, it all went downhill. None of the incoming batters showed patience as Sri Lanka lost 7 wickets for 11 runs to be folded for 114. The spinners ruled the roost for Pakistan, with 12 overs of spin accounting for 6 wickets while conceding just 52 runs. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony...
Sri Lanka were in search of early wickets to give themselves any chance, but it never materialised. While the pacers kept things tight and made it difficult for the Pakistani openers to score freely, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga were inconsistent with the ball and leaked runs. Sahibzada Farhan fell while trying to take an undue risk, but contributions from Saim Ayub and Babar Azam took Pakistan past the finishing line, with Babar ensuring he batted through even as wickets fell around him. Sri Lanka needed those breakthroughs to come in clusters and much earlier if they were to make a contest of it.
Not the most fluent chase you will see, but Pakistan get the job done to clinch the tri series. It was a win set up by their bowlers, with Sri Lanka’s self-implosion playing a significant part as well. Dasun Shanaka's side will be left ruing the fact that they were well placed at 84/1 but ended up with just 114. Had they assessed the conditions better instead of aiming too high, which their batting approach in the second half of their effort suggested, the outcome could have been very different.
Over 18.4 : 118/4
6 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
B. Azam
37 (34)
U. Khan
3 (4)
D. Chameera
3.4-0-21-0
18.4
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam
FOUR! Babar Azam finishes things off in style! Dushmantha Chameera lands this short of a length and outside off. Babar accepts the width on offer and plays a cracking cut shot to the deep point fence for a boundary. PAKISTAN WIN THE FINAL BY 6 WICKETS.
18.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Usman Khan
SCORES LEVEL! Hard length and around off, Usman Khan guides it towards third man for a run.
18.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Usman Khan
Back of a length and on off, Usman Khan gets behind the line and blocks it out.
18.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Babar Azam
Good length and on leg, Babar Azam glances it towards fine leg for a single. Pakistan need just 2 runs to win now.
Over 18 : 112/4
8 Runs
  • W 17.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
B. Azam
32 (32)
U. Khan
2 (2)
P. Rathnayake
2-0-11-2
17.6
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Babar Azam
Flighted, full and on of, Babar Azam drives it through covers for a run.
17.5
4
Pavan Rathnayake To Babar Azam
FOUR! Put away with ease! A half tracker and on middle. Babar Azam crouches a bit low and pulls it with disdain to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary. Pakistan just one hit away from the win now.
17.4
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Usman Khan
Drags his length back and around off, Usman Khan slaps it to long off for another run.
17.3
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Babar Azam
Short again and on off, Babar Azam rocks back and swats it to long on for a run.
17.2
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Usman Khan
Short and around off, Usman Khan punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
Usman Khan walks in next.
17.1
W
Pavan Rathnayake To Fakhar Zaman OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Pavan Rathnayake gets his second T20I wicket as well. He tosses it up, full and around off, turns it away. Fakhar Zaman goes down for the slog sweep but only manages to get a top edge. The ball goes in the air, and Dasun Shanaka at short cover settles under it to take a nice catch. Fakhar still hasn't hit a six against Sri Lanka in T20Is, and maybe that was playing in his mind with the game all but wrapped up.
Over 17 : 104/3
4 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
F. Zaman
3 (4)
B. Azam
26 (29)
M. Theekshana
4-0-22-0
16.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Fakhar Zaman
Another short ball, on off, Fakhar Zaman stays back and stabs it through extra cover for one. Pakistan need 11 runs in 18 balls.
16.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Babar Azam
Drags his length back, on middle, Babar Azam flicks it off the back foot to deep square leg for another run.
16.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Babar Azam
Slows it up, full and on off, Babar Azam knocks it back to the bowler.
16.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Fakhar Zaman
Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Fakhar Zaman tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.
16.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Babar Azam
Flighted, full and on off, Babar Azam eases it to long off for a single.
16.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Babar Azam
Beauty! Floated, full and on off, grips and turns away sharply. Babar Azam gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.
Over 16 : 100/3
3 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
F. Zaman
1 (2)
B. Azam
24 (25)
P. Rathnayake
1-0-3-1
15.6
0
Pavan Rathnayake To Fakhar Zaman
Tossed up, on off, Fakhar Zaman blocks it off.
15.5
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Babar Azam
Short and on off, pulled to the right of long on for a single.
15.4
1
Pavan Rathnayake To Fakhar Zaman
On the shorter side, around leg, Fakhar wrists it past mid-wicket for one.
15.3
W
Pavan Rathnayake To Salman Agha OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! An innocuous delivery, but Pavan Rathnayake has his maiden T20I wicket. Another long hop and it is outside off. Agha backs away and slaps it hard but picks out the cover fielder to absolute perfection. Dasun Shanaka reacts quickly and takes a sharp grab around his waist. Fakhar Zaman walks out to bat.
15.2
0
Pavan Rathnayake To Salman Agha
Given LBW but successfully overturned by Salman Agha! Another loose delivery, way too short, on middle. Agha backs away to force it through the off side but the ball stays low. Agha squeezes it out towards cover but Sri Lanka will feel that it is pad first. The umpire thinks so too and up goes the finger. Agha reviews and the UltraEdge confirms that the ball has not touched the pad and it has gone straight onto the bat.
Full Commentary
18 OV
8 Runs
P. Rathnayake to F. Zaman U. Khan B. Azam
  • W 17.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to B. Azam F. Zaman
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
3 Runs
P. Rathnayake to B. Azam S. Agha F. Zaman
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
7 Runs
D. Chameera to B. Azam S. Agha
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to B. Azam S. Agha
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
7 Runs
E. Malinga to S. Agha B. Azam
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 1 WD 12.6
  • 112.6
12 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Ayub B. Azam S. Agha
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to B. Azam S. Ayub
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
9 Runs
W. Hasaranga to B. Azam S. Ayub
  • 69.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
10 Runs
K. Mishara to S. Ayub B. Azam
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
8 Runs
E. Malinga to S. Ayub S. Farhan B. Azam
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 1 WD 7.3
  • W 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
12 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 66.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
1 Runs
E. Malinga to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
5 Runs
D. Chameera to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
D. Shanaka to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
12 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Ayub
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
D. Chameera to S. Ayub S. Farhan
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Farhan S. Ayub
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 20.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mohammad Nawaz
  • Player of the Series Mohammad Nawaz
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Asif Yaqoob (PAK) and Rashid Riaz (PAK)
  • Referee Reon King (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 114/10 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 in 13.3overs
  • Referral 1 (13.2 ovs): PAK against K Perera (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SL: 2)
  • K Mishara 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (2x4) (4x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 81/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between K Mishara (37) and K Mendis (12)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 56/1
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 5.3 overs
  • Pakistan 100/3 in 15.5 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 71/1 in 10 overs
  • Pakistan 51/1 in 7.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 32/0
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