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September 23, 2025 9:53 pm
Dushmantha Chameera tries to go big but is caught by Agha Salman! Haris Rauf picks up another crucial wicket in the final over, further denting Sri Lanka's hopes of a strong finish. Chameera departs for just 1 run off 2 balls.
September 23, 2025 9:49 pm
Chamika Karunaratne smashes a boundary off the first ball of the final over! A crucial four that adds valuable runs to Sri Lanka's total and keeps their hopes alive for a competitive score. Excellent start to the death overs.
September 23, 2025 9:44 pm
Heartbreak for Sri Lanka as Kamindu Mendis is trapped LBW by Shaheen Afridi immediately after reaching his hard-fought fifty. He scored 50 runs off 44 balls, a crucial innings that provided some stability to the Sri Lankan batting.
September 23, 2025 9:42 pm
Kamindu Mendis brings up a crucial half-century with a well-placed two! This fighting fifty has been the backbone of Sri Lanka's innings, guiding them through a tough period and providing much-needed stability.
| Name | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 50 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 116.28 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Name | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 3.3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 7.43 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
September 23, 2025 9:41 pm
Kamindu Mendis brings up a crucial half-century off just 43 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. This gritty innings has been the backbone of Sri Lanka's fightback after early wickets, showcasing his resilience under pressure.
September 23, 2025 9:38 pm
Kamindu Mendis unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball sailing over the ropes for a magnificent six! This big hit injects much-needed momentum into Sri Lanka's innings, as they look to accelerate their scoring in the death overs.
September 23, 2025 9:35 pm
Chamika Karunaratne finally finds his rhythm, smashing a much-needed boundary to ease the pressure on Sri Lanka. This crucial shot helps to accelerate the scoring rate and inject some momentum into their innings after a period of tight bowling.
September 23, 2025 9:28 pm
Kamindu Mendis smashes a superb boundary, bringing up Sri Lanka's 100 runs. This vital shot provides a much-needed boost to the team's scoring rate and keeps their hopes alive in a challenging innings.
| Name | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 38 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 108.57 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Name | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | 2.1 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 12 |
| Hussain Talat | 3.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
September 23, 2025 9:24 pm
Kamindu Mendis finds the boundary with a well-placed shot, a much-needed four for Sri Lanka! He's looking to accelerate the scoring and ease the pressure on his team. This boundary brings some momentum back into the innings.
September 23, 2025 9:21 pm
Abrar Ahmad delivers a brilliant maiden over, completely stifling Chamika Karunaratne and piling on the pressure. This tight bowling is making it incredibly difficult for Sri Lanka to score freely and rebuild their innings.
September 23, 2025 9:17 pm
Kamindu Mendis shows great resilience, reaching 25 runs in a challenging situation for Sri Lanka. He has been the anchor for his team after a flurry of early wickets, trying to rebuild the innings.
September 23, 2025 9:09 pm
Abrar Ahmad bowls Wanidu Hasaranga, who was looking to accelerate. This is a crucial wicket for Pakistan, breaking a budding partnership and putting Sri Lanka further on the back foot. Hasaranga departs for 15 runs from 12 balls, including 2 fours.
September 23, 2025 9:06 pm
Abrar Ahmad delivers a crucial blow, bowling Wanidu Hasaranga! Just when Sri Lanka was trying to build momentum, Hasaranga departs for 15 runs. This wicket puts Sri Lanka in further trouble, losing their sixth wicket.
September 23, 2025 9:04 pm
Wanidu Hasaranga breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary, giving Sri Lanka some much-needed momentum and releasing a bit of the pressure that had been building. A crucial four at this stage of the innings.
September 23, 2025 8:51 pm
Hussain Talat bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to Sri Lanka's total. These extras can be crucial in a tight match, especially when wickets are falling.
September 23, 2025 8:44 pm
Wanidu Hasaranga smashes a much-needed boundary, finding the ropes after a tense period of play. This boundary provides a crucial release of pressure for Sri Lanka after losing two quick wickets.
September 23, 2025 8:42 pm
Hussain Talat strikes again, dismissing Dasun Shanaka, caught by Mohammad Haris! This is a massive blow for Sri Lanka, who are now five wickets down and in deep trouble. Talat is on a hat-trick!
September 23, 2025 8:40 pm
Hussain Talat makes an immediate impact, picking up the crucial wicket of Charith Asalanka, who is caught by Haris Rauf. Asalanka was looking to build an innings but falls for 20 runs, leaving Sri Lanka in further trouble.
September 23, 2025 8:34 pm
Kamindu Mendis launches Haris Rauf for a huge six, showcasing his intent and adding crucial runs to Sri Lanka's total. This big hit brings up the fifty for Sri Lanka.
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 250 |
| Charith Asalanka | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 130.77 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | 1.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
September 23, 2025 8:33 pm
Kamindu Mendis hits a crucial boundary, finding the gap with a well-timed shot to get off the mark and provide some relief for Sri Lanka after losing an early wicket.
September 23, 2025 8:30 pm
Just after hitting a boundary, Kusal Perera is caught by Faheem Ashraf off Haris Rauf's bowling. A crucial wicket for Pakistan, putting Sri Lanka under more pressure as they lose their third.
September 23, 2025 8:29 pm
Kusal Perera smashes a fantastic boundary off Haris Rauf, sending the ball racing to the ropes! This four provides a much-needed boost to the Sri Lankan innings, keeping the scoreboard ticking after a tight spell.
September 23, 2025 8:22 pm
Charith Asalanka smashes another boundary, this time off Faheem Ashraf, to keep the scoreboard ticking and release some pressure. A well-placed shot to find the ropes.
September 23, 2025 8:20 pm
Charith Asalanka finds the gap and smashes a much-needed boundary! This four will help release some of the pressure that was building up on the Sri Lankan innings. A crucial hit at this stage.
September 23, 2025 8:17 pm
Charith Asalanka smashes a huge six after Shaheen Afridi bowls a no-ball, making the most of the free hit opportunity. This boundary provides a crucial boost to Sri Lanka after losing two early wickets.
September 23, 2025 8:17 pm
Shaheen Afridi bowls a no-ball, giving Sri Lanka three crucial extra runs and a free hit. This unexpected turn could provide a much-needed boost for the batting side.
September 23, 2025 8:14 pm
Just after hitting a magnificent six, Pathum Nissanka falls! Shaheen Afridi gets his second wicket, with Mohammad Haris taking a sharp catch. A huge blow for Sri Lanka after a brief fightback.
September 23, 2025 8:13 pm
Pathum Nissanka unleashes a magnificent six off Shaheen Afridi, sending the ball soaring over the boundary ropes. This powerful shot provides a crucial boost to Sri Lanka's innings, as they look to accelerate after an early wicket.
September 23, 2025 8:11 pm
Kusal Perera breaks the shackles with a magnificent six, sending the ball sailing over the ropes! This powerful hit provides a crucial release of pressure for Sri Lanka after a tight start and an early wicket. A much-needed boundary to get the scoreboard moving.
September 23, 2025 8:07 pm
Shaheen Afridi delivers a sensational first over, picking up the crucial wicket of Kusal Mendis and keeping the pressure firmly on Sri Lanka. A brilliant start for Pakistan!
September 23, 2025 8:03 pm
Shaheen Afridi delivers an early blow for Pakistan, dismissing Kusal Mendis who was caught by Hussain Talat. A crucial breakthrough in the second ball of the innings, putting Sri Lanka under immediate pressure.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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