PAK vs SL Highlights, Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Pakistan Win By 5 Wickets In Abu Dhabi

Incredible way to finish things off as Nawaz smashed a couple of sixes and Pakistan have won this match by 5 wickets to keep their hopes alive for the final qualification. They have chased down the 134-run target in 18 overs. Sri Lanka are on the verge of elimination.

Pakistan LIVE Score: 138/5 (18)

Hasaranga has lost his way after an impressive first spell. Pakistan are heading closer to the win as 12 runs came off it. The leg-spinner was hit for a couple of boundaries as he finished his effort with two scalps.

Pakistan LIVE Score: 120/5 (17)

Nawaz and Talat have done well with the recovery after a little scare in the middle overs. The score has gone past 100-run mark in this run chase. Sri Lanka need more breakthroughs as soon as possible.

Out of nowhere, Sri Lanka have made an impressive comeback as Hasaranga continues to shine. He now sends back Pakistan skipper Salman Agha for 5 as the Men in Green go four down.

Pakistan LIVE Score: 60/4 (9)

Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan have kicked off Pakistan's run chase. 4 runs came over in each of the first two overs.  

Pakistan LIVE Score: 8/0 (2)

Sri Lanka have posted a total of 133/8 in their 20 overs against Pakistan. Shaheen produced an impressive effort with three wickets to his name for just 28 runs in his four overs whereas Haris and Talat found a couple of scalps each.

Sri Lanka LIVE Score: 133/8 (20)

Hussain Talat bowled a tidy over, conceding just 5 runs. With limited batting left, Kamindu and Hasaranga must play cautiously. Building a partnership is crucial for Sri Lanka to post a respectable total.

Faheem Ashraf pulled off an incredible diving catch at mid-on to dismiss Kusal Perera. Sri Lanka batter mistimed his shot, handing a catch to Ashraf off Haris Rauf. SL 43/3 in 5.2 ov.

Kusal Mendis was dismissed on the second ball of the first over for a golden duck. In the third over, Pathum Nissanka hit a maximum off the first ball but fell to the next delivery, caught behind off a thick outside edge by Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris. SL 18/2 in 2.2 ov.

"I would have done the same thing. It looks a good pitch, don't mind batting first. We are playing good cricket, we need to improve in a few areas. Batting and bowling at the death. There are two changes. Theekshana and Karunaratne are in. We thought that we might need one extra bowler, that's why we have brought in a bowler who can bat," Charith Asalanka said.

"We will bowl first. Looks a good wicket, don't think it will change much. I think we started well (against India), but then the tempo shifted.. They are a good side, we’re a good side. We don’t think about the past, just need to focus on today. We have an unchanged side," Salman Agha said. 

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in their do-or-die clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka , Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.

Sri Lanka's fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is unavailable for selection for today's crucial Asia Cup match against Pakistan due to illness.

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana.

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Sufiyan Muqeem, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz.

Total matches: 23

Pakistan won: 13

Sri Lanka won: 8

No result: 0

Hello and welcome to our live blog of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours, taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.