The latest PAK vs SL encounter saw Pakistan come up with an authoritative all-round show as they chased down a modest 129 with ease. On a pitch where stroke-making was no easy task, Pakistan managed to cruise to victory by seven wickets in just 15.3 overs, keeping their unbeaten run intact in this tri-series.
Pakistan Limit Sri Lanka to 128/7 With Disciplined Bowling
The bowlers set the tone early for Pakistan. Their pace attack controlled the powerplay beautifully, applying relentless pressure before Mohammad Nawaz dismantled the middle order of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka struggled throughout the innings and managed only 128/7, with Janith Liyanage’s unbeaten 41 being the lone resistance. His strike rate of 108 highlighted how tough the pitch was especially when compared with what followed from Pakistan.
Farhan Leads the Chase With a Blazing 80* Off 45 Balls
Sahibzada Farhan produced the only truly fluent innings of this match. He smashed an unbeaten 80 off just 45 deliveries, hitting five sixes and five fours in this PAK vs SL encounter. He attacked in a broad V, dominating both spinners and seamers.
Scored 23 off 12 balls against Hasaranga
Added 21 off 13 against Viyaskanth
Shared an important 69-run partnership with Babar Azam
Farhan sealed Pakistan’s win with a straight boundary off Eshan Malinga.
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Powerplay Pressure: Pakistan peg Sri Lanka back early
Sri Lanka began well with Kamil Mishara’s quick 22 off 11 but the momentum was soon lost. Mishara misjudged a slower one from Faheem Ashraf to fall early in the fourth over.
An unnecessary run-out of Kusal Mendis in Ashraf’s next over deepened the collapse. Sri Lanka finished the powerplay on 44/2, with only one boundary scored after Mishara’s dismissal.
Nawaz Dominates the Middle Overs with 3/16
The highlight of Pakistan’s bowling was the superb unbroken four-over spell by Mohammad Nawaz:
Figures: 3/16
No boundaries conceded
Dismissed Kusal Perera with a ball that cut through the gate
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Dasun Shanaka Dismissed
Removed Mendis with a stunning boundary catch by Wasim Jr.
Farhan Punishes Sri Lanka’s Spinners
Farhan was in no mood to let his opponents settle into their game. He had smoked two fours and a six off the first ten balls he faced. He countered the Sri Lankan spin options with calculated aggression, especially targetting
Hasaranga: 23 runs off 12 balls
Viyaskanth: 21 runs off 13 balls
He maintained the run-rate at par, keeping Pakistan way ahead of the required rate throughout the chase.
Viyaskanth Creates History for Jaffna Cricket
The tough debut on the big stage notwithstanding, V Viyaskanth had created history in this PAK vs SL match as he became the first-ever born-and-raised player from Jaffna to appear in a televised international fixture for Sri Lanka.
Overs: 4, Figures: 0/28
First major international appearance after featuring in the Asian Games team His involvement has been a significant landmark for cricket in Sri Lanka’s northern part.
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