PAK vs SL, एशिया कप 2025: बॉल-बाय-बॉल कमेंट्री

Super Four - Match 3, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

ENDED

PAK

138/5 (18.0)

Super Four - Match 3Match EndedPakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

SL133/8 (20.0)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Info Summary Commentary Scorecard

Commentary

17.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazSIX! DONE AND DUSTED! Another slower delivery full and around middle Mohammad Nawaz stays leg side of the ball picks the change of paceand deposits it over the leaping long on fielder for a biggie to seal the deal. Pakistan have defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets with 12 balls to spare.

17.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazPace off on a length and outside offNawaz backs away and throws his hands at it to reach out. But gets deceived by the lack of pace on it.

17.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazSIX! BELTED! Chameera sticks to his short ball plan and bowls another short ball around middlebut this one sits up nicely for the batter. Mohammad Nawaz presses back a bit and pumps it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Just 2 runs needed now. It also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

17.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazOh another dot. Hard length and around leg seems to be a slower one. Mohammad Nawaz shuffles a long way and looks to scoop itbut fails to connect.

17.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazA swing and a miss! Chameera switches to over the wicket and bowls a shorter delivery around middleNawaz backs away and tries to slash again but misses this time.

17.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazSIX! SMASHED! That should seal the game in favour of Pakistan. Hard length and a bit outside off Mohammad Nawaz backs awaygives himself some room and slashes hard. Gets the ball to sail over the deep backward point fence for a biggie. They just need 8 runs now.

Over 17

16.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad NawazAt the stumps on the fuller length swept away to deep backward square leg for a single. 12 off the over and Pakistan need 14 runs off the last 3 overs. Also Wanindu ends the night with impressive figures of 2/27 in his four oversbut he went a touch expensive in his last two overs. That has swung the momentum back to Pakistan's side.

16.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatMuch fuller and around middleTalat taps it off the toe end of the bat beside the pitch on the leg side and sneaks a quick single.

16.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatFOUR! Excellent shot under pressure! Wanindu floats up full and outside offHussain Talat strides forward and lofts it inside out over covers for a boundary.

16.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatSlower nice and full around middleHT drills it back to the bowler.

16.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatFull but down the leg sideTalat comes forward and tickles it to the left of short fine for a couple of runs more.

16.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatFOUR! PUNISHED! Too short and around middleHussain Talat crouches and pulls it in the gap towards deep square leg for a boundary. Just 24 needed now.

Over 16

15.6

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatThings are very tight here in Abu Dhabi! Full and around middleTalat uses his feet and mistimes his lofted shot but in the gap towards long on. A single taken and Pakistan need 28 more.

15.5

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad NawazAnother short delivery around legtucked away through backward square leg for a single.

15.4

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad NawazShort and around offdabbed down towards cover off the back foot.

15.3

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad NawazMassive appeal for LBW from the bowler but the umpire shakes his head. Sri Lanka don't have any reviews. Short and around leg Talat goes back and looks to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped on the back thigh. Meanwhile Hussain Talat wants a quick single but is sent back and the keeper dislodges the bails at the batting end where Talat makes a dive to save himself. It is referred upstairs but Talat is well in with a dive and sliding his bat just in time as shown in the replays. Ohthe replays show that it would have been an umpire's call with the ball clipping the leg stump.

15.2

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatOh just over! Full and around middle and legHussain Talat backs away and lofts it back over the leaping Charith Asalanka for a single.

15.1

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad NawazAn arm ball full and around middleNawaz tries to flick it but gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a single.

Over 15

14.6

Nuwan Thushara to Hussain TalatSlower onefuller and the line is closer to the off stump. Hussain Talat hangs back and dabs it to backward point.

14.5

Nuwan Thushara to Hussain TalatNuwan goes into the surface and this goes across the batter. Hussain will feel that he has missed out. There was width for him to cash in and he threw his hands at the ball but it sailed over the blade.

14.4

Nuwan Thushara to Mohammad NawazToo straight on the pads on a good lengthturned away to deep square leg for another single.

14.3

Nuwan Thushara to Hussain TalatDelivers it on a back of a lengthon middle and leg. Hussain swivels and pulls it through square leg for one more.

14.2

Nuwan Thushara to Mohammad NawazOn a good length around offNawaz taps it to deep point for a single.

14.1

Nuwan Thushara to Mohammad NawazFOUR! Crunched! Nuwan Thushara begins from over the wicket and dishes out a half-volleyoutside off. Nawaz transfers his weight on the front foot and drives it sweetly to the left of the man at deep point for a boundary. 100 up for Pakistan!

Over 14

13.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatTossed upfull and on middle. Hussain Talat blocks it solidly. 10 runs off Hasaranga's over. Pakistan will take it with both hands. 37 runs needed in 36 balls.

13.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad NawazAttacking the front padfull in length. Mohammad Nawaz presses forward to defend but the ball spins to catch the inside edge and it rolls wide of mid-wicket for one.

13.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad NawazFOUR! Two in two for Mohammad Nawaz! Wanindu sprays it on the pads this time. Nawaz gets down on a knee and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.

13.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad NawazFOUR! Fine shot! A bit too full from Wanindu Hasaranga and around off. Nawaz makes the bowler pay as he cracks the drive to the right of cover for a boundary.

13.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad NawazLooped up full and on legMohammad Nawaz defends it off the front foot.

13.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatShort and turning into the padsTalat nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Over 13

12.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad NawazFired in fractionally shortoutside off. It is not that wide for the cut but Mohammad flays at it and misses.

12.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Hussain TalatShort and on middleTalat punches it to long on for a run.

12.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Hussain TalatWidth offered by Maheeshfuller in length. Hussain frees his arms and slaps it to the right of extra cover for a couple of runs.

12.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad NawazFull and attacking the stumpsHussain looks to play it down the ground with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge that rolls through square leg for one.

12.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad NawazShorter and quickeron middle. Nawaz defends it from the crease.

12.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Hussain TalatA confident shout for LBW but turned down! Maheesh Theekshana is convinced but Charith Asalanka does not send it upstairs instantly. The skipper has a chat with the keeper before taking the review. Sliding on with the arm fuller and on leg from around the wicket. Hussain is tempted by the flight and he swings across the line. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the crouched back thigh. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls away on the off side. Nothing comes on the UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking shows that the impact is umpire's calland the ball is missing the leg stump. Sri Lanka have burnt both their reviews.

Over 12

11.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Hussain TalatNearly chopped it back onto the stumps! The ball nips back a biton a good length. Talat goes searching for the ball with his hands away from his body. Gets an inside edge that sneaks past the stumps and rolls behind square on the leg side for a run. End of a successful over for Sri Lanka. Pakistan need 52 runs in 48 balls.

11.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Hussain TalatA sharp and quick bumper at the left shoulder of the batter. Hussain Talat swivels to help the pull shot over the man at short fine leg. The ball climbs onto him and he fails to connect.

11.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazSwitches to around the wicket on a good lengthon off. Nawaz has a waft and gets an outside edge that goes down to deep third. They cross.

11.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazPushed across the left-handeron a short of a length. Nawaz is beaten for pace as he goes for the cut and misses.

11.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad NawazOn a good lengthon the off stump. Mohammad Nawaz defends it close to his body.

11.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad HarisOUT! TIMBER! Dushmantha Chameera strikes on his return to the attack! Chameera charges in from over the wicket and slips in a good-length delivery. An ordinary choice of shot from Haris as the ball is nowhere close to being full enough and he swings to belt it down the ground with a straight bat. Plants his front foot forward but the ball nips back and brushes the thigh pad before crashing into the top of the middle stump. Sri Lanka will certainly have a spring in their step after this strike. Pakistan have lost half their side for 80needing 54 more runs.

Over 11

10.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad HarisFloated up on offHaris shanks it off the inner half of the bat to wide long on for a run. A productive over for Pakistan. 9 runs off it.

10.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Hussain TalatAngled away shorter in lengthHussain Talat chops it to deep backward point and gets to the other end.

10.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad HarisDarted into the right-hander on middleMohammad Haris pats it with a straight bat to long on for one.

10.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad HarisFOUR! Lovely shot! A bit fuller this time on off. Haris stays leg side of the ball and with a high elbowhe goes inside out over cover for a one-bounce boundary.

10.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Hussain TalatQuickeron middle and the length stays short. Talat taps it wide of cover and takes a quick single.

10.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad HarisShort and around offHaris steers it to deep point for a single.

Over 10

1WD

9.6

Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad HarisShort of a good length and outside off Haris cuts it to deep point for a single. Pakistan are 71/4 at the halfway markneeding another 63 runs in the last ten overs.

9.5

Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad HarisFull and around off driven to mid offwhich is cut by the diving cover fielder to his right.

9.4

Chamika Karunaratne to Hussain TalatOn a length and around offdabbed down to the right of backward point for a single.

9.3

Chamika Karunaratne to Hussain TalatFOUR! A bit fuller and outside off Hussain Talat comes forward and tries to loft it inside out over covers. Though he mistimes his shot off the toe end of the bat he still gets enough to clear the fielders in the circle. The sweeper cover fielder runs to his leftdives but fails to stop the ball from going over the ropes. A boundary for Pakistan and it will ease some pressure.

9.3

1WD

Chamika Karunaratne to Hussain TalatWIDE AGAIN! A bouncer that goes over the head of the batter. Talat ducks under it. Wide given.

9.3

1WD

Chamika Karunaratne to Hussain TalatWIDE! Short and wide outside offTalat lets it go. Called a wide.

9.2

Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad HarisOn a good length and outside offdabbed down to the left of backward point for a single.

9.1

Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad HarisLands it full and around offMohammad Haris clips it with soft hands in the gap wide long on and calls his partner for the second one. Both batters ran hard and completely before the long on fielder could get to the ball to his right.

Over 9

8.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatA bit short and outside off Talat clips it to mid-wicket off the back foot. Pakistan are 60/4needing another 74 runs in the last 11 overs.

8.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatFull and around offdriven towards cover off the front foot.

8.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad HarisA leg break full and around offHaris pushes it towards cover for one.

8.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatSlower and fuller around offTalat prods forward for a flick but gets a leading edge towards cover point. A single taken.

8.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad HarisMuch fuller and around offHaris uses his feet and knocks it down to long off for one.

8.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman AghaOUT! LBW! Big shout and the umpire raises his finger. However Salman Agha has a chat with his partner and opts for a review here. Wanindu serves the googly full and around middle Salman prods forward and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball gets rapped low on the front pad. The third umpire is called in and there is nothing on the UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking presents three reds with the ball hitting the leg stump and the on-field call stays. Salman Agha walks back for 5 (6) and from being 45/0 Pakistan have slipped to 57/4. Wanindu Hasaranga has been at his very bestand he is single-handedly turning the game for his side.

Over 8

7.6

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatTossed it up and around middle Hussain comes forward and pushes it to cover. Pakistan are 57/3needing 77 more in the last 72 balls.

7.5

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatFOUR! NOW SOME RESPITE FOR PAKISTAN! A much-needed boundary amidst the chaos! Touch short and outside offHussain Talat backs away and slices it through the gap between backward point and short third for a boundary.

7.4

Charith Asalanka to Salman AghaMuch shorter and outside offSalman reaches out and carves it through covers for one.

7.3

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatSlower through the air short and around offHussain dabs it down to the right of cover and sneaks a quick single.

7.2

Charith Asalanka to Hussain TalatMuch shorter and around middleTalat presses back and taps it down back to the bowler.

7.1

Charith Asalanka to Salman AghaShort and around middlepulled down to deep mid-wicket for one.

Over 7

6.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatNagging length and around offdefended back to the bowler. What an eventful over that was and Pakistan are 50/3.

6.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Hussain TalatFull and around leg Hussain Talat tries to turn it into the leg side but misses. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets pinged on the front pad. A stifled appeal for LBW from Wanindu but the umpire shakes his head. There is a chat between Wanindu and his skipper Charith Asalankabut they decide not to opt for a review here.

6.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Saim AyubOUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Wanindu Hasaranga is on fire and he once again performs Abrar Ahmed's wicket celebration looking at Pakistan's dugout. He dishes out a googly touch shorter and around off turning away. Saim Ayub gets forward and does not pick the googly. Plays for the ball turning into him as he goes for a flickbut gets beaten past the outside edge by the wrong one. The ball rattles the off stump. Pakistan have slipped from 45/0 to 50/3 in a matter of just 8 balls. They need 84 runs in the last 80 balls.

6.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman AghaTossed it up and around offAgha prods forward and taps it towards cover point for a single.

6.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Salman AghaSlower and fuller around offSalman Agha strides forward and defends it.

6.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Saim AyubShort and around middlepulled down to deep square leg for a single.

Over 6

5.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Salman AghaFull and around middleSalman flicks it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Pakistan are 48/2 at the end of the Powerplay.

5.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar ZamanOUT! TAKEN! An unbelievable one-handed stunner from Wanindu Hasaranga and Fakhar Zaman is stunned. Maheesh bowls it fuller and around middle Zaman backs away and tries to access the off side. Goes for an inside-out but ends up hitting it off the bottom part of the bat towards mid off. Wanindu moves to his right a bit and extends his right hand low to snaffle this catch just above the turf. He performs the celebration which Abrar Ahmed does after taking a wicket. Earlier when Wanindu Hasaranga was dismissed by Abrarhe performed Hasaranga's signature celebration and now the Sri Lankan has given it back. Pakistan are 46/2.

5.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Saim AyubAggression straightaway! Full and around middleAyub dances down the track and drives it straight downtown. The ball hits the boot of Fakhar Zaman at the other end and parries away towards mid off. A single taken.

5.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanOUT! TAKEN! GONE! Maheesh Theekshana provides the much-needed breakthrough and the good cameo of Sahibzada Farhan comes to an end. Too full and wide outside off Farhan gets down on one knee and throws his hands to reach out. Mistimes his shot off the toe end of the bat and the ball goes flat towards mid off where Kamindu Mendis backpedals a bit and takes it over his head. Theekshana roars in delight and celebrates the wickets with his teammates. Pakistan are 45/1needing 89 runs more in 87 balls.

5.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanShort and around legSahibzada Farhan again backs away and gets down on one knee to sweep but misses. Wears it high on the thigh pad.

5.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanFollows the batter full and down legSahibzada Farhan backs away and chips it straight downtown over the bowler's head for two runs. The long on fielder cuts it off to his left.

Over 5

4.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanAt 138.4 kph on a short of a good lengthover middle. Fakhar gives himself room and carves it over the in-field on the off side for a brace.

4.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanChameera switches to around the wicket and goes into the wicketover middle. Fakhar picks the slower one and steers it in front of backward point. Zaman is keen for a single but Farhan sends him back.

4.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanOn a shortish lengthon middle. Fakhar pulls it to the right of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

4.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanPace off and going away from the batteron a back of a length. Zaman drags it off the back foot to the left of the bowler.

4.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada FarhanGood effort in the deep! Chameera bashes the hard length over middle. Farhan swings it away on the leg side and gets it high on the bat. The ball plugs in the vacant deep mid-wicket region. Kamindu Mendis sprints to his left in the deep and as he flicks the ball away from the fencethe ball catches his trailing leg and drops in front of the boundary cushions. It is mopped up by the fielder converging from the inner circle. Three runs taken.

4.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada FarhanBig swing and a miss! On a good lengthon off and middle. Sahibzada Farhan clears the front leg and has a hack across the line. Fails to connect and the ball goes over the stumps.

Over 4

3.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar ZamanFOUR! That will only rub salt into the wounds! Shorter and fractionally wide on off. Zaman stays on the back foot and cuts it late to thread the gap between backward point and short third for a boundary.

3.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar ZamanSTUMPING CHANCE MISSED! Not an easy one but Sri Lanka need to convert every chance that comes their way if they want to defend 133! This is fired in by Theekshana around the leg stump. Fakhar skips down the track and ends up getting too close to the ball. Gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball bounces once after going past him and in front of the keeper. Kusal Mendis fails to get upand the ball gets past his right thigh and races away.

3.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanDarted into the right-handeron the fuller side. Sahibzada Farhan has a swipe across the line and the bottom hand comes off the handle. Miscues it in front of deep mid-wicket for one.

3.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanTheekshana spots the batter backing away and follows himon a nagging length. Farhan slaps it straight to cover.

3.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada FarhanVery full a bit of air given on offfirmly driven to cover.

3.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar ZamanPushed through at 98.5 kphfull and on the off stump. Fakhar knocks it to the right of mid-wicket for a single.

Over 3

2.6

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanA well-directed bumperat the right shoulder of the batter. Sahibzada Farhan ducks and lets the ball go past him. 18 runs off the over!

2.5

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanFOUR! All class! Nuwan Thushara rolls his fingers over the ball on a good lengtharound the off stump. Farhan extends his hands into the drive and hits it between cover and mid off for a boundary.

2.4

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanSIX! More of a slice but it does the job for Sahibzada Farhan! Thushara hurls it on a length outside off. Sahibzada clears his front leg and with a clean extension of the armshe clears the long off fence for six more.

2.3

Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar ZamanSwinging back into the padson a length. Zaman makes use of the swing and works it through square leg for one.

2.2

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanPace off this time at 118.5 kph on a lengthat the stumps. Sahibzada Farhan is early into the drive and mishits it towards long on for a single.

2.1

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanSIX! All the way! This is on a length a bit of away curve on off. Due to Nuwan's slingy actionthe ball does not rise as much and stays a bit low. Farhan holds his shape and lofts it over mid on for a six.

Over 2

1.6

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanFOUR! Just over! On a back of a length on middle. Zaman is unable to free his arms in the way he would have wantedideally. Swings like a rusty gate but gets enough bat to clear the leaping mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

1.5

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanSwing and a miss this time! Angled away from the southpaw on a good length. Zaman charges down the track and has a wild swing. Misses by a long waydoes Fakhar.

1.4

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanBeaten! This is served at 143.4 kphfuller in length. Fakhar is all at sea with his footwork. Just hangs his bat out with no real conviction and the ball nips back to go past the inside edge.

1.3

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanSerious heat from Dushmantha Chameera! Oh hang onSri Lanka have taken the review. It lobbed off the helmet to cover and it was taken by the fielder who charged in and caught it whilst diving. It does not look like it has made any contact with the bat. Let's see. Chameera bends his back and goes short at the bodyline of the batter. The ball kisses off the deck and goes over the bat on the attempted pull from Fakhar. The ball pings the helmet before going towards cover but the UltraEdge shows no bat. Sri Lanka lose an early review.

1.2

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanOn top of off bowled into the surfaceFakhar gets on top of it and punches it to cover-point.

1.1

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar ZamanHow about that for a start? At 139.9 kphnipping away off the deck with a bit of extra bounce. Fakhar Zaman waits back and gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge.

Over 1

0.6

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanShaping away outside offfull in length. Farhan's feet are rooted in the crease and goes for the drive with his hands. The ball stays low and rolls off the toe end of the bat in front of mid on.

0.5

Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar ZamanLow full toss on middleknocked wide of mid on for a single by Zaman.

0.4

Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar ZamanNails the yorker and it tails back into the left-hander. Zaman's head falls over to the off sidebut he manages to get some bat on it. Squeezes out an inside edge onto the boot.

0.3

Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar ZamanIt would have been interesting had the throw hit! Fuller and drifting onto the pads. Fakhar brings his wrists into play and clips it to the right of deep backward square leg. Wanindu Hasaranga is quick across the turf in the deep and fires in a throw on the bounce towards the bowling end. Farhan seemed to be struggling to make his ground but surprisinglythere is no one up to the stumps at the bowling end to collect the throw. It is backed up by a couple of fielders converging from the off side.

0.2

Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar ZamanNot much swing on offer for Thushara. On a good lengthon off. Fakhar tentatively hangs his bat out away from his body to block. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.

0.1

Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada FarhanSahibzada Farhan and Pakistan are away in the chase! Nuwan sprays it on the padson a length. The ball seems to stop on Farhan and he checks his shot. Works it to the right of mid on for a single.

That’s all from Abu Dhabi in this year’s Asia Cup, but the action continues in Dubai on Wednesday, 24th September, when India take on Bangladesh. An Indian win will see them through to the final and eliminate Sri Lanka from finals contention even before their last Super Four game, while a Bangladesh victory would keep the island nation alive. If India prevail, it would set up a virtual semi-final on Thursday, 25th September, between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The first ball of the India-Bangladesh game will be bowled at 2.30 pm GMT, with our build-up starting well in advance. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Hussain Talat replenishes himself with fluids and the physio has also made his way out. It seems like Talat is experiencing cramps. Hussain is back up on his feet and ready to resume. Dushmantha Chameera (3-0-13-1) returns to the attack.

Change. The skipper, Charith Asalanka, has taken the responsibility on himself to bowl here. 1-0-7-0 so far.

Change. Nuwan Thushara is back. 2-0-22-0 so far.

Change. Wanindu Hasaranga returns. 2-0-5-2 so far.

Mohammad Nawaz is in at 7.

Change. Dushmantha Chameera returns. 2-0-11-0 so far.

DRINKS BREAK! It has been an entertaining tussle so far. Pakistan landed the first blow with 43 runs in the first 5 overs without losing a wicket, but the next 5 overs have seen Sri Lanka roar back with 4 quick strikes. Given the strong platform laid by the openers, it is now about batting sensibly and not letting the pressure creep in from Pakistan’s perspective. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, must keep chipping away at the wickets as that remains their best chance of defending the total. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga still have two overs each up their sleeve, and those four overs will be absolute gold dust. Charith Asalanka has a decision to make on when to use them. Theekshana (2-0-11-2) returns to the attack.

Mohammad Haris is the new man in.

Hussain Talat is in at number 5.

The captain of Pakistan, Salman Agha walks in next.

Saim Ayub walks out to bat.

Change of ends for Dushmantha Chameera. Also, Sri Lanka had scored 36 runs after the first four overs, but they had lost two wickets, which could be key in this big contest.

Spin time. Maheesh Theekshana is introduced early in the attack in the Powerplay, who often bowls with a new ball.

The physio is out again as Fakhar Zaman doesn't seem 100 per cent and appears to be struggling to sight the ball properly. There have been talks between him and the physio, and Zaman has decided to stay for now.

The physio is out, and a mandatory concussion test is going on with Fakhar Zaman, who got hit on his helmet on the previous delivery. Seems a big blow, and now, Zaman is taking some refreshment drinks. A blow is pointed by Zaman on his forehead, as it seems there is a cut or something off the grills of the helmet. There is a change of helmet for him, and it looks like a good sign as Fakhar is up on his feet and feels well enough to continue further.

Dushmantha Chameera will bowl from the other end.

Asia Cup 2025

एशिया कप 2025 के हर मैच में किसने जीता टॉस, किसने मारा सबसे ज्यादा रन तो किसने झटके सबसे ज्यादा विकेट, पाइए हर मैच से जुड़ी हर एक छोटी-बड़ी अपडेट इस पेज पर. इस बार कुल 8 टीमें खिताब की दौड़ में शामिल हैं. मौजूदा टी20 चैंपियन श्रीलंका खिताब बचाने उतरेगा, वहीं भारत, जिसने 2023 में वनडे एशिया कप जीता था, मजबूत दावेदार माना जा रहा है. क्रिकेट फैन्स खासतौर पर भारत-पाकिस्तान का हाई-वोल्टेज मुकाबला 14 सितंबर को देखने के लिए उत्साहित हैं. टूर्नामेंट का फाइनल 28 सितंबर को दुबई इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में खेला जाएगा.

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