Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets with two overs left in a match that seemed competitive at one point in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four round. Their team’s hopes of making it to the final were maintained by the promising 58-run partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz.
After suffering back-to-back defeats to India in the current tournament, Pakistan’s victory reaffirms their will to stay on course and secure their place in the final.
Opening batsmen Sahibzada Farhaan and Fakhar Zaman returned to the pavilion after a steady start. After Pakistan lost two consecutive wickets, including captain Salman Agha, Wanindu Hasaranga suddenly brought the squad to its knees.
