By Admin 
PAK vs SL: In the last league match of the tri-series played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, such excitement was seen which no one had expected. The result of the match remained stuck till the last over and the Pakistani team could not score 10 runs in just 6 balls. Dushmantha Chameera’s sharp bowling not only sealed the match for Pakistan but also sealed the final ticket for Sri Lanka. With a thrilling victory, Sri Lanka showed the way out to Zimbabwe and now Pakistan and Sri Lanka will once again face each other in the final.
Sri Lanka set a target of 184 runs
Sri Lanka made a fast start after winning the toss and batting first. Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara made a heart-pounding partnership and added 66 runs in just 36 balls. Mishara scored a brilliant 76 runs in 48 balls and pushed the team towards a big score. Players from the lower order contributed runs and Sri Lanka returned from the field with a strong score of 184. A score that will put any team under pressure.
Chameera shocked Pakistan
Pakistan had a good start while chasing the target, but Chameera broke the back of the Pakistani batsmen with his speed and fearlessness. All three batsmen Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan could not face Chameera’s balls. Within just 10 balls, Pakistan lost four wickets and the match suddenly tilted towards Sri Lanka. By the time the over was completed, Chameera’s figures were – 2 overs, 3 runs, 3 wickets. This spell was enough to destroy Pakistan’s entire plan.
Salman Aga and partners gave hope
Pakistan team captain Salman Ali Agha held one end and kept the team in the match till the end by scoring an unbeaten half-century. Made a partnership of 56 runs with Usman Khan. Due to the explosive batting of Mohammad Nawaz, Pakistan reached the threshold of victory in the 20th over.
last over drama
Pakistan needed only 10 runs in the last 6 balls. Pak captain Salman was set at the crease. The atmosphere was tense, but Chameera’s plans were ready.
First three balls: just 3 runs
Fourth ball: Dangerous yorker, Ashraf bowled
Fifth and sixth balls: No run, accurate yorker
After this brilliant spell, Pakistan stopped at 178. Sri Lanka won both the match and the ticket to the final by 6 runs.
Now the same battle will happen again in the finals
With this victory of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe’s hopes ended and the great clash of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in the final has been decided. This thrill of the last over has further increased the excitement of the final.