Overview:
Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat's partnership of 58 runs changed the game in Pakistan's favour. The two remained unbeaten until the end and completed the chase of 134 runs in 18 overs.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in Match 3 of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025. Chasing 134 runs, the Men in Green were in big trouble, having lost 5 wickets for 80 runs, but Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz’s unbeaten stand of 58 runs took the team home.
Nawaz scored 38 not out in 24 balls, laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes. On the other hand, Talat managed 32 runs off 30 deliveries, packed with 4 boundaries. With their second defeat in a row, Sri Lanka have been eliminated.
Full Scorecard – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka September 23
Pakistan 138/5 (Mohammad Nawaz 38, Hussain Talat 32, Maheesh Theekshana 2-24) beat Sri Lanka 133/8 (Kamindu Mendis 50, Charith Asalanka 20, Shaheen Afridi 3-28) by 5 wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat’s partnership of 58 runs changed the game in Pakistan’s favour. The two remained unbeaten until the end and completed the chase of 134 runs in 18 overs.
Earlier, Talat’s two consecutive wickets ended Sri Lanka’s hopes of making a comeback. He dismissed Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka.
Player of the Match
Hussain Talat was named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He took two wickets and conceded just 18 runs from three overs. When Pakistan were in a spot of bother chasing 134, Hussain amassed an unbeaten 32 runs off 30 balls, with the help of four boundaries.
What does This Result mean for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025?
Pakistan are still in contention for a place in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan have two points each, but the Salman Agha-led team has played one match more than the other two. Sri Lanka has been eliminated, having lost two contests in a row.
FAQs – Yesterday’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Match
Q1: Who won yesterday’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super Four Match 3?
A1: Pakistan won by 5 wickets on September 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Hussain Talat was adjudged the Player of the Match for scoring an unbeaten 32 runs and taking two wickets.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan 138/5 (Mohammad Nawaz 38, Hussain Talat 32, Maheesh Theekshana 2-24)
Sri Lanka 133/8 (Kamindu Mendis 50, Charith Asalanka 20, Shaheen Afridi 3-28)