Pakistan vs Sri Lanka highlight

Today’s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match was a closely fought contest in which both teams produced strong batting performances and kept the game exciting until the final overs. The match revolved around solid middle-order contributions, quick cameos, and disciplined bowling spells that ensured no side could completely dominate the game.

Sri Lanka Innings – Batting Performance

Sri Lanka batted first and posted a competitive total on the board, thanks mainly to valuable middle-order contributions. Their innings had a mix of quick starts, brief setbacks, and an important stabilizing knock that gave them a defendable score.

Pathum Nissanka opened the innings and scored 12 runs off 12 balls, striking 2 fours before getting out. Kamil Mishara struggled at the top and was dismissed for 0 runs off 3 balls, putting early pressure on Sri Lanka.

Wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis added 14 runs from 15 balls, hitting 2 fours, while Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with 10 runs off 10 balls, including 1 boundary. Although these contributions were modest, they helped Sri Lanka keep the scoreboard moving.

Captain Charith Asalanka played a brief but impactful knock of 18 runs from 15 balls, scoring 1 six. The backbone of Sri Lanka’s innings, however, was Janith Liyanage, who played a crucial knock of 40 runs off 31 balls, hitting 2 fours and 1 six. His innings provided stability and momentum during the middle overs.

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga added valuable late runs with 18 off 12 balls, smashing 3 fours at a brisk strike rate. Skipper Dasun Shanaka contributed 12 runs from 9 balls, including 1 four, helping Sri Lanka push the total higher towards the end.

Lower-order batters struggled to add much. Dushmantha Chameera was dismissed for 0, while Maheesh Theekshana managed just 1 run off 3 balls.

Overall, Sri Lanka finished with a competitive total of around 130 runs, setting Pakistan a challenging target in a short-format game.

Pakistan Innings – Chase Breakdown

Pakistan’s chase was built around aggressive starts and calm finishing, with several batters contributing at important moments. The innings began positively, as the openers attacked the bowling from the start.

Sahibzada Farhan was the standout performer, scoring a brilliant 51 runs off 36 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 2 sixes, and he played a key role in keeping Pakistan ahead of the required run rate.

Alongside him, Saim Ayub added 24 runs from 18 balls, hitting 3 fours and 1 six, providing Pakistan with a strong platform in the powerplay. After the openers’ dismissal, Pakistan lost a couple of quick wickets, which briefly slowed the chase.

Captain Salman Ali Agha contributed 16 runs off 11 balls, striking 2 fours, while senior batter Fakhar Zaman had a rare quiet outing, scoring 5 runs from 10 balls before getting out.

Wicketkeeper Usman Khan stayed unbeaten on 7 runs off 13 balls, playing a supporting role, while Shadab Khan finished the chase in style with an unbeaten 18 runs off 12 balls, including 3 fours, ensuring Pakistan crossed the line comfortably.

Pakistan also benefited from 8 extra runs (including wides and leg byes), which helped ease the pressure during the chase.

Pakistan eventually reached 129 runs for 4 wickets in 16.4 overs, successfully chasing the target and securing victory.