RAWALPINDI – In the sixth match of the tri-nation T20 series, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 6 runs and qualified for the final.
In the match played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, while chasing the target, could score only 178 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted overs.
For Pakistan, captain Salman Agha remained prominent with an unbeaten 63 runs. Usman Khan scored 33, Mohammad Nawaz 27, Saim Ayub 27, Sahibzada Farhan 9, Fakhar Zaman 1, and Babar Azam was out for 0.
For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera took 4 wickets, while Isahan Malinga claimed 2 wickets. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up one wicket.
Earlier, after being invited to bat first by Pakistan, Sri Lanka scored 184 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted overs.
For Sri Lanka, Kamal Mishara stood out with 76 runs. Kusal Mendis scored 40, captain Dasun Shanaka 17, Pathum Nissanka 8, and Kusal Perera remained not out with 6 runs.
For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets, while Salman Mirza and Saim Ayub took 1 wicket each.
