5:16 PM IST Right then, that wraps up the league stage of the T20I Tri-Series. Sri Lanka emerged victorious, securing their place in the final after an exciting contest. Up next, the Final will see Pakistan face off against Sri Lanka at the same venue on November 29th. The action gets underway at 6.30 pm IST (1.00 pm GMT), and we’ll be with you well before the first ball for all the pre-match build-up, expert analysis, and insights. Until then, take care, and goodbye!
5:05 PM IST Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka shared his delight after the win, expressing pride in the team’s performance and resilience. He singled out Kamil Mishara for his brilliant knock and also praised Janith Liyanage and Kusal Mendis for their important contributions. On the bowling front, Shanaka lauded Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga, calling them world-class performers who delivered when it mattered. Closing his remarks, Shanaka added that he is eagerly looking forward to the final.
5:03 PM IST Salman Agha, the Pakistan skipper, comes up for a chat. He says that they had the game in control after coming off 40-odd for 4. Shares that the score was gettable, but they did not start well with either the bat or the ball, and also leaked runs in the Powerplay while bowling. Adds that he would have been happier if he had finished the game, but spending time in the middle was good.
5:01 PM IST Dushmantha Chameera is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant spell. He says that the plan was to bowl straight, wicket to wicket, and execute the plan. Adds that after some dew in the outfield, batting was a bit easier, so he went to the yorkers, and it helped in the game.
4:52 PM IST Presentation time…
4:50 PM IST For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera was the standout bowler, producing a brilliant spell of fast bowling with figures of 4/20. He was well supported by Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, who shared three wickets between them. Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 184, a slightly below-par score given their explosive start, which was led by Kamil Mishara’s fifty and Kusal Mendis’s aggressive cameo. After racing to 58/1 in the Powerplay and building a strong platform, the innings lost momentum in the latter stages as Pakistan’s bowlers, led by the impressive Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed, restricted them to just 47 runs in the final five overs. Despite the slowdown, Sri Lanka managed to hold on and secure a six-run victory.
4:46 PM IST Chasing 185, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 43/4 inside the Powerplay. However, a resilient partnership between Usman Khan (33) and Salman revived their hopes, adding 56 crucial runs. After Usman’s dismissal, Mohammad Nawaz played a blistering cameo of 26 off just 17 balls, providing much-needed support to Salman, who produced a valiant 63 off 44 balls. Despite their efforts, Pakistan fell just short of the target. All in all, it was a thrilling contest that showcased the highs, lows, and sheer unpredictability of cricket.
4:45 PM IST Phew! In a nail-biting clash, it was Sri Lanka who held their nerve, edging past Pakistan by 6 runs to secure their place in the Tri-Series Final. The match swung back and forth from the first ball to the last, but it was Dushmantha Chameera’s final over that ultimately sealed the victory for the Lankan Lions.
End of over 203 runs
PAK: 178/7CRR: 8.90
Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Wasim, no run
4:39 PM IST Mohammad Wasim comes in next, with Pakistan needing 7 off the last ball. Six runs needed for a Super Over.
Dushmantha Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, no run
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Chameera gets his fourth! Full and at the stumps. Ashraf gets under it and lofts it toward long-on, where Shanaka takes a good catch. Pakistan are seven down.
7 (6b 1x4 0x6)SR: 116.67
c Dasun Shanaka b Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, no run
Huge appeal and up goes the finger. Faheem Ashraf has reviewed it straightaway. Yorker length delivery, angled in, and attacks the stumps. Ashraf tries to work it across the line but misses and gets pinned in front. The replays show that there is an inside edge onto the pad, and Ashraf stays on. 7 needed off 2 balls.
Dushmantha Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, 2 runs
Full and at the stumps. Ashraf drills it down to long-on. A fumble from Liyanage in the deep allows the second run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower full ball at the stumps. Salman advances and lifts it on the bounce to long-on for a single.
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, no run
Pace off on a length and moves away to beat Salman all ends up as he swings and misses.
4:33 PM IST Pakistan need 10 runs from the last over. The skipper Salman Agha is going strong and will look to take his side home. Chameera has the job of defending for Sri Lanka.
End of over 1912 runs
PAK: 175/6CRR: 9.21RRR: 10
Eshan Malinga to Faheem Ashraf, no run
115.1kphA dot ball to end the final over! Slower length ball, outside off. Faheem Ashraf swings and misses. 10 needed off the last over.
Eshan Malinga to Faheem Ashraf, 4 runs
112.2kphFOUR! UP AND AWAY! Slower ball on the full, outside off. Ashraf picks the change of pace and lofts it toward the deep extra cover region. A valiant effort, but the fielder cannot prevent the boundary.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower length ball, outside off. Salman reaches for it and chops into the off side for one.
Eshan Malinga to Faheem Ashraf, 1 run
Slower, back of a length, on middle. Ashraf punches it past the bowler, down the ground for a single.
4:29 PM IST Faheem Ashraf comes in at number 8.
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Nawaz, no run
103.0kphNAWAZ HOLES OUT! Eshan Malinga gets a crucial wicket! Slower ball on a length, around off. Nawaz makes room and lifts it straight to long-off, where Hasaranga takes a simple catch. Pakistan are six down. A handy cameo from Nawaz ends now.
27 (16b 1x4 2x6)SR: 168.75
c Wanindu Hasaranga b Eshan Malinga
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Nawaz, 6 runs
SIX! UP AND OVER! Slower ball on the full, outside off. Nawaz gets under it and smashes it over the man at long off for half a dozen.
4:27 PM IST This game is going down to the wire. Eshan Malinga has been expensive tonight, but he will need to bowl a solid penultimate over to get his side back in the game.
End of over 1814 runs
PAK: 163/5CRR: 9.06RRR: 11
Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
Full and at the stumps. Nawaz whips it toward the wide of long-on and settles for a single. Pakistan need 22 off 12 balls. The home side are favourites.
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower length ball, outside off. Salman cuts it toward deep backward point for one.
Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
Full and at the stumps. Nawaz drives it down to long off for a single.
Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Nawaz, 4 runs
FOUR! STREAKY, BUT NAWAZ WILL TAKE IT! Full and around off. Nawaz swings hard, gets the outside edge that flies down to deep third for a lucky boundary.
Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Nawaz, 6 runs
SIX! SMOKED! Back of a length, around off. Nawaz picks the bones out of it and thumps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a colossal hit.
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower ball on a length, around off. Salman looks to punch through covers but gets the outside edge to the right of the keeper for a single.
Runs: 150/5
4:19 PM IST Dushmantha Chameera (2-0-3-3) is back into the attack.
End of over 1712 runs
PAK: 149/5CRR: 8.76RRR: 12
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run
Fuller and wider outside off. Salman bunts it off the toe end toward extra cover and ends the over with a single. 36 needed off 18 balls.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 6 runs
112.4kphSIX! STAND AND DELIVER! Fuller and quicker at 112.4 kmph. Salman makes room and lofts it inside out, nails it over the deep extra cover fence for a massive six.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
109.5kphFuller and quicker, just outside off. Nawaz drills it down to long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run
Yorker length delivery outside off. Salman squeezes it through point for one.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nawaz, 3 runs
Very full, on the middle and leg. Nawaz flicks it toward the deep mid-wicket region and calls for two runs. An overthrow from the Theekshana allows Pakistan to take the extra run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nawaz, no run
Flatter and quicker, pushed across the batter. Nawaz sits low, swings and misses.
End of over 1613 runs
PAK: 137/5CRR: 8.56RRR: 12
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, no run
Pace off on a length, around off. Salman cuts it off the under-edge to the keeper.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
WIDE! Slower full ball, pushed across the tramline. Salman lets it go. A third wide in the over.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 6 runs
SIX! BANG! Full and at the stumps. Salman picks it early and whacks it over the long on fence for a maximum. Brings up his fifty in style.
Runs: 51(35)SR: 145.71
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
117.2kphWIDE! Slower, banged in short, outside off. Salman throws his hand to slash it away but misses. Another wide given.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 2 runs
115.3kphAnother slower ball, outside the arc of the batter. Salman hacks it off the inner half toward long-on for a couple.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
WIDE! Pace off on the full, well outside the tramline. Salman lets it go for a wide.
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
Slower bumper, on the middle. Nawaz ducks under it, but it catches the splice of the blade and rolls toward short fine leg for one.
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Nawaz, no run
111.1kphSlower ball on the full, around off. Nawaz squirts it to the man at short extra cover.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
Full-length delivery, outside off. Salman gets across, tries to scoop but changes his shot, and squeezes it toward backward point for one.
End of over 1511 runs
PAK: 124/5CRR: 8.27RRR: 12.20
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run
On a length, around off. Salman knocks it down to long on for a single. 61 needed off the last five overs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 4 runs
88.2kphFOUR MORE! SMART BATTING! Tossed up on a length, around off. Salman drags it from outside and sweeps it toward the deep backward square leg for another boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, no run
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Salman cuts and picks out the man at backward point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 4 runs
FOUR! TOP SHOT! Tosses it full, around off. Salman moves across and goes inside out toward deep extra cover for a cracking boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
On a length, on the leg. Nawaz works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run
91.6kphFlatter delivery, on the middle and leg. Salman steers it to deep point for one.
End of over 1410 runs
PAK: 113/5CRR: 8.07RRR: 12
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower length ball, on the middle. Salman gets across and swipes the pull, on the bounce to deep backward square leg for one. Pakistan need 72 off 36 balls.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
WIDE! Slower bumper, outside off, and well over the batter. Salman makes room and lets it go. Wide given.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 4 runs
119.5kphFOUR! CHEEKY AND EFFECTIVE! Slower ball on a length, on off. Salman sits low, and scoops it over the keeper, toward third man region for a clever boundary.
Runs: 31(26)SR: 119.23
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
Slower and shorter in length, on off. Nawaz stays back and hacks the pull on the bounce to long on for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower and shorter on off. Salman forces the pull to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
Good length delivery outside off. Nawaz advances and flays it to deep point for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Short of a good length, on off. Salman knocks it toward mid on for one.
End of over 1310 runs
PAK: 103/5CRR: 7.92RRR: 11.71
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 1 run
87.2kphShortish googly, on the middle. Salman hangs back and punches it to long-on for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
85.2kphFuller leg break, on the middle and leg. Nawaz nudges it through square leg for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 1 run
82.3kphFlatter wrong’un, on the middle and leg. Salman knocks it down to long on for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run
87.7kphLEG BYE! Tossed up leg break, on the middle and leg. Nawaz looks to work it across the line, misses and gets hit on the pad. The ball rolls away to point and they take a leg bye.
Runs: 100/5
3:55 PM IST Mohammad Nawaz comes in at number 7.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
87.3kphOUT! OUT! CAUGHT! Hasaranga has the last laugh! Tosses it full, spins away just outside off. Usman Khan looks to slog it across the line again but gets the outside edge that flies toward the short third, where Kusal Perera takes a simple catch. Pakistan have lost half of their side.
33 (23b 2x4 2x6)SR: 143.48
c Kusal Perera b Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 6 runs
SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Tossed up full, at the stumps. Usman Khan backs away, sits low, and tonks it over the long-on fence for a mammoth hit.
Runs: 33(22)SR: 150.00
End of over 1215 runs
PAK: 93/4CRR: 7.75RRR: 11.50
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 2 runs
115.0kphSlower ball on the full, around off. Salman waits and flicks it to the right of deep mid-wicket for two more. The 50-run stand comes up between Usman Khan and Salman Agha.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, no run
140.5kphFull and at the stumps. Salman shuffles and tries to flick through the leg side, gets a leading edge that rolls to the left of the bowler.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 2 runs
Slower and shorter, around off. Salman moves across and pulls it toward the fine leg region for a couple.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 6 runs
140.9kphSIX! UP AND AWAY! Full and at the stumps. Salman makes room and lofts it cleanly over the deep extra cover fence for a much needed six.
Eshan Malinga to Usman Khan, 1 run
Back of a length, on off. Usman Khan tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
Eshan Malinga to Usman Khan, 1 run
WIDE! Pitched full, angling down the leg. Usman Khan flicks and misses. Another wide.
Eshan Malinga to Usman Khan, 1 run
WIDE! Slower full ball again, outside the tramline on the off-side. Usman Khan swings and misses. Wided.
Eshan Malinga to Usman Khan, 2 runs
Slower ball on the full, around off. Usman Khan makes room and lofts it over the bowler, down the ground for a couple.
End of over 118 runs
PAK: 78/4CRR: 7.09RRR: 11.88
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 2 runs
83.4kphTWO BYES! Fuller leg break, spinning away, outside off. Salman looks to sweep and misses. A fumble from the keeper allows the ball to go toward the deep third for two byes.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 1 run
86.4kphFloated on the middle. Slogged on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 4 runs
90.8kphFOUR! PUNISHED! Short and wide outside off. Usman Khan slaps it hard through extra cover and finds the ropes in a flash.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
85.4kphFlatter, around off. Usman Khan hits it to the man at short cover.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
88.6kphLeg break, outside off. Usman Khan makes room and chops into the off-side.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 1 run
84.6kphFlatter googly, on the middle and leg. Salman advances and works it through mid-wicket for one.
3:43 PM IST DRINKS! Pakistan find themselves in a tricky position at the halfway stage, tottering at 70/4. Skipper Salman Agha and Usman Khan have put together a stabilising partnership, but Pakistan will need a deep and resilient batting effort if they are to remain in the contest. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to maintain the pressure, aiming to pick up regular wickets while keeping the run rate under control.
End of over 1010 runs
PAK: 70/4CRR: 7.00RRR: 11.50
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Back of a length, outside off. Salman cuts it toward deep backward point for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 1 run
Slower length ball, on the middle. Usman Khan chips it toward mid-wicket for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 4 runs
FOUR! NICELY DONE! Slower length ball, around off. Usman Khan advances and carves it through the gap at the backward point for a lovely boundary.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
119.0kphBack of a length, follows the batter outside the leg stump. Salman backs away and half pulls it on the bounce to long on for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 1 run
Slower length ball, on middle. Nudged through mid-wicket for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 1 run
WIDE! Back of a length, swings late, outside the tramline on the off-side. Usman Khan looks to hack across the line but misses. Wide given.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Pitched full, just outside off. Salman gets across and ramps it off the toe end toward long leg for a single.
End of over 910 runs
PAK: 60/4CRR: 6.67RRR: 11.36
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 1 run
82.8kphTossed up on the middle. Salman advances and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, no run
82.9kphFlighted wrong’un, turning into off. Salman prods and looks to work it across the line, but misses and gets struck in front. Appeal from the bowler, but the umpire turns it down. Dasun Shanaka takes the review. The ball tracking shows the impact outside off-stump, and Salman stays on. Sri Lanka lose the review.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 1 run
82.3kphFlatter googly now, on the middle and leg. Usman Khan works it through mid-wicket for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 2 runs
81.2kphFlatter leg break, around off. Usman Khan steers it toward deep backward point for a couple.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 6 runs
88.2kphSIX! BOOM! Floated full, turning into the middle. Usman Khan makes room, sits low, and smokes it over the long-on boundary for a colossal 104m hit.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
87.9kphTossed up leg break, slower through the air, around off. Usman Khan shimmies down and defends back to the bowler.
End of over 83 runs
PAK: 50/4CRR: 6.25RRR: 11.25
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 1 run
Back of a length on off. Usman Khan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 50 comes up for Pakistan.
Runs: 50/4
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, no run
Fuller than a length, at the stumps. Usman Khan makes room to drive through covers, gets the inside edge onto the pad.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, 1 run
Slower and shorter on middle. Salman gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, no run
Good length delivery on the middle. Salman knocks it down the pitch, and a fine one-handed stop from Shanaka in his follow-through.
Dasun Shanaka to Salman Agha, no run
125.3kphShort of a good length, on off. Salman advances, flays, and misses at it.
Dasun Shanaka to Usman Khan, 1 run
Full pitcher on the middle and leg. Usman Khan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
End of over 72 runs
PAK: 47/4CRR: 6.71RRR: 10.61
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, no run
90.2kphFuller leg break, just outside off. Salman presses forward in defence.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, no run
84.9kphFloated full, on off. Salman prods and pushes into the covers.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, 1 run
Flighted googly, on the middle and leg. Usman Khan stays back and works it to deep mid-wicket for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
Tosses it on a length, turning into the middle and leg stump line. Usman Khan comes forward to defend, but plays the wrong line and is pinned in front. Big appeal from the bowler and the keeper, and up goes the finger. Usman Khan takes the review. The ultra-edge shows an inside edge onto the pad. The decision is overturned to NOT OUT. Usman Khan stays.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Usman Khan, no run
Quicker wrong’un, turning into the middle and leg. Usman Khan plays all round it and wears on the pad.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman Agha, 1 run
89.8kphFlatter googly, on middle. Salman dabs it through point for one.
3:24 PM IST Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack.
End of over 62 runs
PAK: 45/4CRR: 7.50RRR: 10
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, 1 run
138.7kphFuller than a good length, attacking the stumps. Salman tries to work it through the leg side, gets the outside edge that rolls away to deep third for a single. Pakistan are 45/4 at the end of the Powerplay.
Dushmantha Chameera to Salman Agha, no run
Banged in short, angled into the middle. Salman ducks under it and lets it go.
Dushmantha Chameera to Usman Khan, 1 run
137.8kphBack of a length on off. Usman Khan hops and tucks into the gap at mid-wicket for a single.
Dushmantha Chameera to Usman Khan, no run
140.3kphGood length delivery on off. Usman Khan comes forward and defends it to the man at short cover.
3:20 PM IST Usman Khan comes in at number 6.
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run
138.0kphOUT! HIGH IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Chameera gets his third! Short of a good length delivery, just outside off. Zaman tries to hack it across the line, but miscues it very high toward the deep mid on region. Shanaka runs back from mid on, keeps his eye on the ball, and takes a sharp catch. Pakistan have slumped to 43/4 inside the Powerplay.
1 (3b 0x4 0x6)SR: 33.33
c Dasun Shanaka b Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run
Short of a good length, shapes away, and beats the outside edge of Zaman.
End of over 514 runs
PAK: 43/3CRR: 8.60RRR: 9.46
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 4 runs
139.2kphFOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Pitched full, angled down the leg. Salman flicks it to fine leg and ends the over with a boundary.
Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run
138.4kphLow full toss on off. Zaman bunts it toward mid off for a quick single.
Eshan Malinga to Saim Ayub, no run
142.1kphOUT! CHOPPED ON! Eshan Malinga has his man! On a hard length, just outside off. Ayub tries to cut it through the off-side, gets the inside edge that crashes back onto the stumps. Pakistan are three down and in a spot of bother. Saim Ayub departs after a brisk start.
27 (18b 4x4 1x6)SR: 150.00
b Eshan Malinga
3:15 PM IST Fakhar Zaman comes in at number 5.
Eshan Malinga to Saim Ayub, 1 run
WIDE! Slower bumper, around the left shoulder. Ayub ducks and lets it go. Wide signaled by the umpire.
Eshan Malinga to Saim Ayub, 6 runs
SIX! BANG! Back of a length, on middle. Ayub picks the length early and sends it over the deep backward square leg fence for a massive hit.
Eshan Malinga to Salman Agha, 1 run
Pitched full, on off. Salman pushes it toward mid-on and takes one.
Eshan Malinga to Saim Ayub, 1 run
Skiddy length ball, close to the off stump. Saim Ayub dabs it toward short third and calls for a single. A direct hit from the short third fielder would have been curtains for Salman.
3:10 PM IST Salman Agha comes in at number 4. Eshan Malinga comes into the attack.
End of over 41 run
PAK: 29/2CRR: 7.25RRR: 9.75
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam, no run
138.8kphOUT! LBW! Dushmantha Chameera picks up the second wicket in the over! Skiddy length ball, attacking the middle and leg stump line. Babar Azam stays back, trying to work it across the line, but gets rushed for pace and is pinned in front. Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Babar Azam does not waste the review. The home side are two down.
0 (2b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00
lbw b Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam, no run
Pitched full, on off. Babar Azam drives it to the man at mid off.
3:08 PM IST Babar Azam comes in at number 3.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, no run
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Chameera gets the big fish! Slower ball on short of a good length, around off. Farhan makes room and swings hard at it, gets the outside edge that flies to the man at point, where Liyanage makes no mistake. Pakistan lose their first after a decent opening stand.
9 (7b 2x4 0x6)SR: 128.57
c Janith Liyanage b Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, no run
Slower ball on a length, on the middle and leg. Farhan stays back and dabs this toward backward point.
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 1 run
Pitched full, on off. Gently driven toward mid off for a single.
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, no run
Fuller than a length, pushed across the batter. Saim Ayub looks to drive on the up but misses.
3:03 PM IST Dushmantha Chameera comes into the attack.
End of over 313 runs
PAK: 28/0CRR: 9.33RRR: 9.23
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run
On a good length, on off. Farhan moves across and tries to work it leg side, ends up getting squared, and the ball goes off the outer edge toward short third.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 1 run
Flatter and quicker, on the middle. Saim Ayub tucks it toward wide of mid-on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 4 runs
99.5kphFOUR! THREE IN A ROW! Tad short, on the middle and leg. Saim Ayub gets inside the line and pulls it toward deep backward square leg for a hat-trick of boundaries.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 4 runs
103.7kphFOUR MORE! TWO IN TWO! Very full, outside off. Saim Ayub drives it past the man at extra cover, and it races off the turf for consecutive boundaries.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 4 runs
101.4kphFOUR! OVER THE TOP! Looped up full, on the middle. Saim Ayub picks it early and hits it inside out toward the deep extra cover region for a lovely boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run
Tosses it on a length, angled in, and spins away late, around off. Saim Ayub makes room to go inside out but fails to connect.
End of over 29 runs
PAK: 15/0CRR: 7.50RRR: 9.44
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 4 runs
FOUR MORE! GLORIOUS! Half volley outside off. Farhan leans into it and drills it through the gap at extra cover and mid off for back to back boundaries to finish the over.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 4 runs
FOUR! SMASHED! Back of a length, outside off. Farhan makes room and hammers it hard through the gap at point for a cracking boundary.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, no run
118.1kphGood length delivery on off. Farhan dabs it to the man at point.
Dasun Shanaka to Saim Ayub, 1 run
On a hard length, on middle. Saim Ayub knocks it down to long on for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Saim Ayub, no run
108.2kphThat was very close! Fuller than a good length, moves late, and goes close to the off-stump. Saim Ayub looks to heave it across the line but misses.
Dasun Shanaka to Saim Ayub, no run
Fuller than a length, around off. Saim Ayub drives but cannot beat the short extra cover fielder.
2:53 PM IST Dasun Shanaka will share the attack.
End of over 16 runs
PAK: 6/0CRR: 6.00RRR: 9.42
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 1 run
99.7kphFull pitcher on off. Saim Ayub drills it hard toward extra cover. A fine stop from the fielder keeps it to a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run
101.1kphLow full toss on the middle. Saim Ayub makes room and hits it on the bounce to the cover fielder. Ayub wanted the run but Farhan sends him back.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run
Fuller and quicker, just outside off. Saim Ayub drives it hard but cannot beat the man at point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run
102.2kphFuller on off. Driven to the man at short extra cover.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, 4 runs
104.1kphFOUR! PUNISHED! Dropped short, on off. Saim Ayub goes back and pulls it hard toward the deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run
Pakistan are away! Flatter delivery, drifting into the middle. Farhan knocks it through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.
SRI LANKA QUALIFY FOR THE TRI-SERIES FINAL! Yorker on off. Wasim swings hard but bunts it off the toe end toward mid on. A dot to end the game. Sri Lanka win by 6 runs.