Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets to win T20 Tri-Nation Series title
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Pakistan chased down 118 runs to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets and win the T20 Tri-Nation Series final in Rawalpindi.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Pakistan on Saturday secured a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka to lift the T20 Tri-Nation Series trophy after chasing down 118 runs in 18.4 overs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to field first paid off, as Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the visitors to a modest total.
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Sri Lanka posted 118-4 in 18.4 overs, with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 36 from 33 balls. Dasun Shanaka contributed 14 runs, while Hasaranga and Malinga added 33 and 23 respectively.
The match swung in Pakistan’s favour as wickets fell steadily at the start of the Sri Lankan innings. Early strikes by Shaheen Afridi removed Nissanka and Shanaka, putting pressure on the visitors. Nawaz’s controlled spin in the middle overs kept the scoring in check, while Mirza and Abrar finished off the tail efficiently.
Babar Azam starred with an unbeaten 37 from 34 deliveries, supported by Farhan at the top of the order.
