Pakistan emerged victorious in the T20I Tri-Series Final, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The home team clinched the trophy with a commanding performance in front of their passionate fans.
Sri Lanka’s Innings:
Sri Lanka managed only 114 runs for 10 wickets in 19.1 overs, crumbling under pressure from Pakistan’s bowling attack. The visitors suffered a dramatic collapse, crumbling from 98 for 2 to being bowled out for 11.
Pakistan’s Bowling Figures:
Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz were the star performers, each picking up 3 wickets, while leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed claimed 2 wickets. Their disciplined bowling dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup, restricting them to a below-par total.
Mohammad Nawaz was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance.
Pakistan’s Chase:
Pakistan successfully chased down the target, scoring 118 for 4 wickets in 18.4 overs. The chase was comfortable for the hosts, who were always ahead of the required run rate.
Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub provided a solid start to the innings. Babar Azam and the middle order ensured there were no hiccups as Pakistan cruised to victory with 8 balls remaining.
Match Summary:
- Sri Lanka: 114 all out in 19.1 overs
- Pakistan: 118/4 in 18.4 overs
- Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets
- Player of the Match: Mohammad Nawaz
- Best Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi 3 wickets, Mohammad Nawaz 3 wickets, Abrar Ahmed 2 wickets
This victory marks a successful tri-series campaign for Pakistan, which dominated throughout the tournament on home soil. The win also provided sweet revenge after Sri Lanka had defeated them by 6 runs in their previous league encounter just days earlier.
