Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Survive Sri Lankan Scare to Win by 5 Wickets

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Survive Sri Lankan Scare to Win by 5 Wickets

Abu Dhabi, Sep 23, 2025 – Pakistan kept their Asia Cup 2025 final dreams alive after edging past Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in a thrilling Super Four clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Despite a mid-innings collapse, a calm partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz steered Pakistan home with two overs to spare.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025


Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Score Summary

Team Score Overs Key Performers

Sri Lanka 133/8 20 Overs Kamindu Mendis 52, Afridi 3/28

Pakistan 138/5 18 Overs Nawaz 38*, Talat 32*

Result: Pakistan won by 5 wickets with 12 balls remaining.


Sri Lanka’s Innings Review

Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka managed 133/8 in their 20 overs. The innings revolved around Kamindu Mendis’s fighting 52 off 40 balls, but lack of partnerships hurt them badly.

Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a fiery spell of 3/28, dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order early on. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, ensuring the islanders never gained momentum.


Pakistan’s Chase & Key Partnership

Chasing a modest 134, Pakistan lost early wickets and slipped from 77/1 to 95/5, losing 4 wickets in 17 balls. At this point, Sri Lanka sensed a comeback.

However, Hussain Talat (32 off 21)* and Mohammad Nawaz (38 off 25)* steadied the innings, forming an unbeaten 43-run partnership to guide Pakistan to victory in just 18 overs.

This composed effort under pressure proved to be the turning point of the match.


Tactical Analysis & Turning Points

1. Afridi’s Early Strikes: Shaheen Afridi’s triple-wicket haul inside the first 10 overs swung momentum Pakistan’s way.

2. Mendis’s Lone Resistance: His half-century ensured Sri Lanka crossed the 120-run mark, keeping them in the contest.

3. Pakistan’s Collapse: A sudden middle-order failure opened the game, giving Sri Lanka a chance.

4. Talat & Nawaz Rescue: Their calm approach under pressure sealed the match for Pakistan.


Impact on Asia Cup 2025 Points Table

This win keeps Pakistan alive in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four race for the final, while Sri Lanka now need big wins and favorable results in other matches to stay in contention.


Full Match Highlights

Cricket fans can watch PAK vs SL Super Four Highlights on official streaming platforms and social media channels for all the key moments and post-match reactions.


What’s Next in Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan’s next Super Four fixture will decide their fate for the Asia Cup 2025 Final spot.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, face a do-or-die situation in their remaining matches.


FAQs

Q1: Who won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match?

Pakistan won the match by 5 wickets with 12 balls to spare.

Q2: What were Shaheen Afridi’s bowling figures today?

Shaheen Afridi took 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs.

Q3: How did Pakistan chase the target despite a collapse?

A steady 43-run partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz sealed the game for Pakistan.


Conclusion

Pakistan’s 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage was a mix of early bowling brilliance and a composed finishing effort by the middle order. With this win, Pakistan remain strong contenders for the final, while Sri Lanka’s road to qualification becomes much harder.

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