Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan by 6 Runs – Chameera & Mishara Star in Epic Thriller!
Rawalpindi, Nov 27, 2025 – What a finish! Sri Lanka defended 184 to beat Pakistan by just 6 runs in a heart-stopping T20 Tri-Series match. Dushmantha Chameera’s sensational 4/20 and Kamil Mishara’s classy 76 powered Sri Lanka to victory, while Salman Agha’s unbeaten 63 off 44 nearly stole the game for Pakistan.
Player of the Match: Dushmantha Chameera (4/20)
Sri Lanka Innings – Mishara & Mendis Set the Tone
After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka flew to 58/1 in the powerplay thanks to Kamil Mishara (76 off 48) and Kusal Mendis (40 off 23). The duo added 66 runs in quick time, with Mendis smashing 6 fours and a six.
Pakistan pulled things back brilliantly in the middle overs. Abrar Ahmed (2/28) and debutant Salman Mirza bowled tight lines, and Sri Lanka managed only 47 runs in the last 5 overs. Janith Liyanage (24*) and Dasun Shanaka (17 off 10) gave late push, helping Sri Lanka reach a competitive 184/5.
Pakistan’s Horror Start – 43/4!
The chase began disastrously. Chameera struck twice in an over – trapping Babar Azam lbw for a 2-ball duck and removing Sahibzada Farhan. Eshan Malinga clean-bowled Saim Ayub (27), and suddenly Pakistan were reeling at 43/4 in 5.2 overs.
Salman Agha’s Brave Fight – Falls Just Short
Captain Salman Agha stood tall with a magnificent 63* off 44 (4×4, 3×6). He added 56 with Usman Khan (33) and 70 with Mohammad Nawaz (27 off 16), keeping Pakistan in the hunt.
But Chameera returned to dismantle the lower order, picking up Faheem Ashraf in the final over and finishing with a sensational 4/20 – the best figures of the tournament so far.
Final Over Drama – 10 Needed, Chameera Holds Nerve
- 10 runs needed off 6 balls
- Dot, single, two, LBW appeal overturned, wicket, final yorker = DOT!
- Pakistan finish at 178/7 – 6 runs short!
Key Performers
| Sri Lanka Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara | 76 | 48 | 6 | 3 |
| Kusal Mendis | 40 | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Janith Liyanage | 24* | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Pakistan Bowling & Batting | Best |
|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4/20 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 63* (44) |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2/28 |
What This Means
Sri Lanka are through to the Tri-Series Final! They will now face Pakistan again in the title clash – a mouthwatering rematch awaits.
Pakistan will be disappointed after coming so close, but Salman Agha’s knock will give them massive confidence going into the final.
It’s going to be EPIC!
Cricket at its absolute best – edge-of-the-seat stuff from ball one to the very last yorker!
Sri Lanka roar into the final – Chameera, take a bow! 🦁🏆
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