Sri Lanka Beat Pakistan by 6 Runs – Chameera’s 4/20 Seals Dramatic Win!
Rawalpindi, November 27, 2025 – What a thriller! Sri Lanka held their nerve in a heart-stopping finish to beat Pakistan by 6 runs and storm into the T20 Tri-Series final! Dushmantha Chameera produced a masterclass in death bowling, while Salman Agha’s fighting 63 nearly pulled off a miracle for Pakistan.
Player of the Match: Dushmantha Chameera (4/20)
How the Match Unfolded – A Nail-Biter Till the Last Ball!
Sri Lanka Post 184/5 – Mishara 50, Mendis Blitz
Sri Lanka got off to a flying start, racing to 58/1 in the powerplay thanks to Kamil Mishara’s classy fifty and Kusal Mendis’s aggressive cameo. They looked set for 200+ at one stage.
But Pakistan’s spinners – led by Abrar Ahmed and young Salman Mirza – applied the brakes brilliantly in the middle overs. The last 5 overs yielded just 47 runs as Sri Lanka finished at a fighting 184/5.
Pakistan Collapse Early – 43/4!
Chasing 185, Pakistan suffered a nightmare start. Sri Lanka’s new-ball pair of Chameera and Binura Fernando ripped through the top order, reducing Pakistan to 43/4 inside the powerplay.
Salman Agha & Usman Khan Fightback
Just when it looked over, Salman Agha (63 off 44) and Usman Khan (33) stitched a crucial 56-run partnership to bring Pakistan back into the game. Mohammad Nawaz’s quick 26 off 17 kept the hope alive.
The Final Over Drama – Chameera Becomes the Hero!
Pakistan needed 10 runs off the last over. Dushmantha Chameera had the ball. What happened next was pure T20 magic:
- 19.1: Dot ball – Salman swings and misses
- 19.2: Single
- 19.3: Two runs – fumble in the deep
- 19.4: Huge LBW appeal overturned on review (inside edge!)
- 19.5: WICKET! Faheem Ashraf holes out to long-on
- 19.6: DOT BALL! Yorker. Swing and a miss. Game over!
Sri Lanka win by 6 runs and qualify for the final!
Key Performances
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara (SL) | 50+ | – |
| Salman Agha (PAK) | 63 | 44 |
| Usman Khan (PAK) | 33 | – |
| Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) | 26 | 17 |
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera (SL) | 4 | 20 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 2+ | – |
| Maheesh Theekshana (SL) | 1+ | – |
What This Means
Sri Lanka are through to the Tri-Series Final! They will now face Pakistan again in the summit clash – revenge served cold in the league stage, but the trophy is still up for grabs.
Pakistan will be hurting after coming so close, but Salman Agha’s fighting knock will give them confidence heading into the final.
Cricket at its dramatic best. That’s why we love this game!
Sri Lanka roar into the final – Chameera, take a bow! 🦁🔥
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