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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Four - Match 3 Match Summary

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Super Four - Match 3, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Sep 23, 2025
Pakistan Pakistan
138/5 (18.0/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
133/8 (20.0/20)
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Hussain Talat
    32(30)&2/18(3)
SL 133/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110395-kamindu-mendis-playerprofile>Kamindu Mendis</a>
Kamindu Mendis
50 (44)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 113.63SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
20 (19)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 105.26SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
PAK 138/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51111-mohammad-nawaz-playerprofile>Mohammad Nawaz</a>
Mohammad Nawaz
38 (24)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 158.33SR
Hussain Talat
Hussain Talat
32 (30)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 106.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/2
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
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That’s all from Abu Dhabi in this year’s Asia Cup, but the action continues in Dubai on Wednesday, 24th September, when India take on Bangladesh. An Indian win will see them through to the final and eliminate Sri Lanka from finals contention even before their last Super Four game, while a Bangladesh victory would keep the island nation alive. If India prevail, it would set up a virtual semi-final on Thursday, 25th September, between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The first ball of the India-Bangladesh game will be bowled at 2.30 pm GMT, with our build-up starting well in advance. Until then, take care and goodbye!
The skipper of Pakistan, Salman Agha, says that he always smiles but can’t call this a perfect game, as they lost four wickets in quick succession. Apart from that, he feels that it was nearly perfect, with the boys stepping up and performing well. Adds that the guys are putting in the hard work, doing extra on the field, and it is clearly paying off. Praises Shaheen Afridi, calling him an asset and a match-winner who has been bowling exceptionally well since the USA tour. On Hussain Talat’s all-round impact, Salman says this is exactly why they back all-rounders, and he is delighted to see him deliver. Speaking about Mohammad Nawaz, the skipper points out his immense batting potential and hopes he continues to show consistency. On Abrar Ahmed, he says that the spinner has been outstanding whenever the team is in a tough spot. He also mentions Abrar’s cheeky celebration mimicking Hasaranga, saying it was all in good spirit, and the two gelled well after the match. Salman concludes by stressing that Abrar is a rare talent and he expects greater things for him in the future.
The captain of Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka, says that after losing 5 wickets inside the first 10 overs, it was always going to be tough. Mentions that the surface looked really good, and it was not ideal to lose those wickets in the first half. Admits that Pakistan bowled and fielded well in that phase. Shares that he is happy with the fight shown by his team. Praises Wanindu Hasaranga by calling him a superstar of white-ball cricket.
Hussain Talat is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive all-round performance. Says that the team had prepared well for the hot and humid conditions, and he made sure to take his time before playing his shots. Adds that playing in the UAE was something they had discussed in team meetings, and he is pleased to have contributed to the win. Talking about his partnership with Mohammad Nawaz, Talat shares that he was feeling drained due to the humidity and asked Nawaz to go hard at the other end, which worked perfectly. On his bowling, he mentions that he has been working closely with the bowling coach and feels that even if he delivers two good overs for his team, he considers that a success.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka went too hard, too soon. The surface was far better than the 133 they eventually ended up with, but they just did not give themselves time and kept taking risks. Reduced to 58/5 inside the 8th over, and then 80/6, they were in deep trouble. Kamindu Mendis was tasked with arresting the slide, and his partnership with Chamika Karunaratne brought some stability. Mendis’ third T20I half-century gave his bowlers something to work with. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi struck twice in the Powerplay, though it came at a cost. The middle overs were bossed by Abrar Ahmed, who conceded just 8 runs from his 4 overs while also picking up a wicket.
Seeing a partnership developing, Charith Asalanka was forced to bring Dushmantha Chameera back into the attack, and he delivered by breaking the flourishing stand. At 80/5 with 54 more needed, Mohammad Nawaz joined Hussain Talat at the crease. Sri Lanka were counting on Wanindu Hasaranga’s two remaining overs, but Nawaz attacked Hasaranga effectively, and Talat followed suit. Those two overs, which Sri Lanka had pinned their hopes on, ended up being expensive and effectively sealed the fate of the game.
In pursuit of 134, Pakistan got off to a brisk start. While Fakhar Zaman looked unsettled after taking a knock on the head, Sahibzada Farhan took charge and eased the early nerves with a flurry of boundaries. At 45/0, things seemed firmly under control before a sudden collapse saw them slip to 57/4 in no time. Given the platform laid by the openers and the modest target, there was no real scoreboard pressure. This chase was always going to be more about handling the nerves than the numbers.
A stutter along the way, but Pakistan get the job done and collect their first points in the Super Four stage. This win snaps their losing streak against the island nation in this format, having lost the previous five meetings. For Sri Lanka, it is now two defeats in a row in the Super Four stage. They are not out of finals contention just yet, but they are not far from it either. The road ahead for Charith Asalanka and his men is looking increasingly steep.
Over 18 : 138/5
18 Runs
  • 617.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 617.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
M. Nawaz
38 (24)
H. Talat
32 (30)
D. Chameera
4-0-31-1
17.6
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
SIX! DONE AND DUSTED! Another slower delivery, full and around middle, Mohammad Nawaz stays leg side of the ball, picks the change of pace, and deposits it over the leaping long on fielder for a biggie to seal the deal. Pakistan have defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets with 12 balls to spare.
17.5
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
Pace off, on a length and outside off, Nawaz backs away and throws his hands at it to reach out. But gets deceived by the lack of pace on it.
17.4
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
SIX! BELTED! Chameera sticks to his short ball plan and bowls another short ball, around middle, but this one sits up nicely for the batter. Mohammad Nawaz presses back a bit and pumps it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Just 2 runs needed now. It also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.
17.3
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
Oh, another dot. Hard length and around leg, seems to be a slower one. Mohammad Nawaz shuffles a long way and looks to scoop it, but fails to connect.
17.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
A swing and a miss! Chameera switches to over the wicket and bowls a shorter delivery, around middle, Nawaz backs away and tries to slash again but misses this time.
17.1
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Mohammad Nawaz
SIX! SMASHED! That should seal the game in favour of Pakistan. Hard length and a bit outside off, Mohammad Nawaz backs away, gives himself some room and slashes hard. Gets the ball to sail over the deep backward point fence for a biggie. They just need 8 runs now.
Hussain Talat replenishes himself with fluids and the physio has also made his way out. It seems like Talat is experiencing cramps. Hussain is back up on his feet and ready to resume. Dushmantha Chameera (3-0-13-1) returns to the attack.
Over 17 : 120/5
12 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 216.2
  • 016.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
M. Nawaz
20 (18)
H. Talat
32 (30)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-27-2
16.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mohammad Nawaz
At the stumps, on the fuller length, swept away to deep backward square leg for a single. 12 off the over and Pakistan need 14 runs off the last 3 overs. Also, Wanindu ends the night with impressive figures of 2/27 in his four overs, but he went a touch expensive in his last two overs. That has swung the momentum back to Pakistan's side.
16.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hussain Talat
Much fuller and around middle, Talat taps it off the toe end of the bat beside the pitch on the leg side and sneaks a quick single.
16.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hussain Talat
FOUR! Excellent shot under pressure! Wanindu floats up, full and outside off, Hussain Talat strides forward and lofts it inside out over covers for a boundary.
16.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hussain Talat
Slower, nice and full, around middle, HT drills it back to the bowler.
16.2
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hussain Talat
Full but down the leg side, Talat comes forward and tickles it to the left of short fine for a couple of runs more.
16.1
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Hussain Talat
FOUR! PUNISHED! Too short and around middle, Hussain Talat crouches and pulls it in the gap towards deep square leg for a boundary. Just 24 needed now.
Over 16 : 108/5
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
H. Talat
21 (25)
M. Nawaz
19 (17)
C. Asalanka
2-0-11-0
15.6
1
Charith Asalanka To Hussain Talat
Things are very tight here in Abu Dhabi! Full and around middle, Talat uses his feet and mistimes his lofted shot but in the gap towards long on. A single taken and Pakistan need 28 more.
15.5
1
Charith Asalanka To Mohammad Nawaz
Another short delivery, around leg, tucked away through backward square leg for a single.
15.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mohammad Nawaz
Short and around off, dabbed down towards cover off the back foot.
15.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Mohammad Nawaz
Massive appeal for LBW from the bowler, but the umpire shakes his head. Sri Lanka don't have any reviews. Short and around leg, Talat goes back, and looks to flick it, but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the back thigh. Meanwhile, Hussain Talat wants a quick single but is sent back, and the keeper dislodges the bails at the batting end, where Talat makes a dive to save himself. It is referred upstairs, but Talat is well in with a dive and sliding his bat just in time, as shown in the replays. Oh, the replays show that it would have been an umpire's call with the ball clipping the leg stump.
15.2
1
Charith Asalanka To Hussain Talat
Oh, just over! Full and around middle and leg, Hussain Talat backs away and lofts it back over the leaping Charith Asalanka for a single.
15.1
1
Charith Asalanka To Mohammad Nawaz
An arm ball, full and around middle, Nawaz tries to flick it but gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a single.
Change. The skipper, Charith Asalanka, has taken the responsibility on himself to bowl here. 1-0-7-0 so far.
Over 15 : 104/5
7 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
H. Talat
19 (23)
M. Nawaz
17 (13)
N. Thushara
3-0-29-0
14.6
0
Nuwan Thushara To Hussain Talat
Slower one, fuller and the line is closer to the off stump. Hussain Talat hangs back and dabs it to backward point.
Full Commentary
18 OV
18 Runs
D. Chameera to M. Nawaz
  • 617.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 617.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
12 Runs
W. Hasaranga to H. Talat M. Nawaz
  • 416.1
  • 216.2
  • 016.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
4 Runs
C. Asalanka to M. Nawaz H. Talat
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
7 Runs
N. Thushara to M. Nawaz H. Talat
  • 414.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
W. Hasaranga to H. Talat M. Nawaz
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to H. Talat M. Nawaz
  • 1 LB 12.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
D. Chameera to M. Haris M. Nawaz H. Talat
  • W 11.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to M. Haris H. Talat
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
11 Runs
C. Karunaratne to M. Haris H. Talat
  • 29.1
  • 19.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Agha M. Haris H. Talat
  • W 8.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
C. Asalanka to S. Agha H. Talat
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
2 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Ayub S. Agha H. Talat
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • W 6.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Farhan S. Ayub F. Zaman S. Agha
  • 25.1
  • 05.2
  • W 5.3
  • 15.4
  • W 5.5
  • 25.6
5 OV
7 Runs
D. Chameera to S. Farhan F. Zaman
  • 04.1
  • 34.2
  • 04.3
  • 24.4
  • 04.5
  • 24.6
4 OV
10 Runs
M. Theekshana to F. Zaman S. Farhan
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 4 B 3.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
18 Runs
N. Thushara to S. Farhan F. Zaman
  • 62.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 62.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
D. Chameera to F. Zaman
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
4 Runs
N. Thushara to S. Farhan F. Zaman
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 20.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Hussain Talat
  • Umpire Izatullah Safi (AFG), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Gazi Sohel (BAN)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 133/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (19.2 ovs): PAK against C Karunaratne (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 0, SL: 2)
  • Referral 2 (18.4 ovs): PAK against K Mendis (LBW) Successful (PAK: 1, SL: 2)
  • K Mendis 3rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/6 in 16.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (14.5 ovs): PAK against C Karunaratne (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SL: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 70/5 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 53/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 53/3
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between H Talat (19) and M Nawaz (32)
  • Pakistan 100/5 in 14.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (12.1 ovs): SL against H Talat (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SL: 0)
  • Strategic Timeout: Pakistan 71/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (8.1 ovs): A Salman against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SL: 1) (Retained)
  • Pakistan 50/3 in 6.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 48/2
  • Referral 1 (1.3 ovs): SL against F Zaman (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SL: 1)
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