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.

Pak vs afg: Just before the Asia Cup 2025, the all -rounder of Pakistan cricket team Mohammad Nawaz did so amazing in T20 cricket, which will be remembered for a long time. In the final of the T20 TRAI-Nation series played in Sharjah, Nawaz took a total of 5 wickets including a hat-trick in bowling and gave Pakistan a big win of 75 runs. With this performance, Pakistan not only gave the trophy to its name, but also a strong message for the upcoming Asia Cup.

How to become hat -trick

In the final match, Nawaz came to bowl in the sixth over. He gave just 1 run in the first 4 balls of his over and then dismissed two consecutive batsmen off the last two balls. On the fifth ball of the over, he dismissed Darwish Rasuli and hunted Ajmatullah Omarjai on the next ball. Due to which he reached close to hat -trick.

Then when he came back to bowl in the 8th over, he also took the wicket of Ibrahim Jadaran on the first ball. With his brilliant bowling, Nawaz made history by completing a hat -trick.

Pakistan became the third bowler

With this hat -trick, Nawaz has become the third bowler to take a hat -trick in T20 International for Pakistan. Prior to him, Faheem Ashraf (2017) and Mohammad Hasnain (2019) did this feat. Interestingly, both of them took a hat -trick against Sri Lanka.

Work for taking 5 wickets for the first time

The magic of Nawaz’s bowling did not stop here. He took the fourth wicket in the next few balls and then completed his 5 wickets by dismissing Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan in his last over. He took 5 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs throughout his spell. This was the first five wicket hall (5 wickets) of his T20 International career.

Amazing batting in a difficult situation

Pakistan, batting first, scored a score of 142 runs. The team started very bad and half the team had returned to the pavilion by 72 runs. At such a time, Nawaz also took responsibility with the bat. He shared an important partnership with captain Salman Aga and brought the team to a respectable score. Nawaz, who contributed 25 runs in batting, showed why he is called the real all -rounder.

Afghanistan’s embarrassing defeat

Chasing a target of 142 runs, the entire Afghanistan team was reduced to just 66 runs in 15.5 overs in front of Nawaz’s spin and Pakistan’s exact bowling. Apart from Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Mukim also contributed significantly to the victory with 2-2 wickets.

Big message before Asia Cup

The series was played between Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE under the UAE hosting. Nawaz’s all -round performance in the final has proved to be a big bonus for Pakistan. His hat -trick and 5 wickets made it clear that Pakistan is in full preparation before the Asia Cup 2025 and may prove to be a threat to the opposing teams.

Pak vs afg: Prior to the Asia Cup, the Pakistan team has won the Tri -series title by registering a stunning victory. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final. All -rounder Mohammad Nawaz, who was the hero of this victory, played an important innings with the first bat and then took 5 wickets including a hat -trick in bowling.

Pakistan’s struggle batting

In the final match, Pakistan captain Salman Aga won the toss and decided to bat first. However, the top order of the Pakistani team was seen struggling in front of the Afghan bowlers. Fakhar Zaman scored 27 runs and Salman Aga scored 23 runs. At the same time, Mohammad Nawaz added 25 runs and took the team to 141 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.

Afghanistan bowlers performed brilliantly in this match. Rashid Khan took 2 wickets while Fazal Haq Farukhi and Noor Ahmed also prevented Pakistan from going to a big score.

Afghanistan’s batting completely flop

The Afghanistan team stumbled from the beginning to chase the target of 142 runs. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz returned to the pavilion after scoring only 5 runs. Captain Ibrahim Jadaran could not score more than 9 runs. Of the seven batsmen of the top order of the Afghan team, only Sedikullah Atal could touch the figure of double and the entire team was reduced to 66 runs in just 15.5 overs.

Nawaz’s explosion – with the bat, also with the ball

In this match, Mohammad Nawaz took over his team with the first bat and then wreaked havoc on the batsmen of Afghanistan with bowling. He took 5 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs. It also included a great hat -trick.

Nawaz dismissed Darvesh Rasuli and Ajmatullah Umarzai on consecutive balls and completed the hat -trick by walking Ibrahim Jadaran on the first ball of the next over. Apart from him, Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets and Sufiyan Mukim also took 2 wickets. Shaheen Afridi got one wicket.

This victory for Pakistan was to increase confidence before the Asia Cup. Mohammad Nawaz’s all -round performance can prove to be Pakistan’s biggest strength in the Asia Cup tournament.