Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling 14-run victory over Pakistan in a rain-curtailed 12-over contest, finishing the match and the series on a high. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a challenging 160 for 6, scoring at an impressive run rate of 13.33. Captain Dasun Shanaka provided the late fireworks with a blistering 34 off just 9 balls, while Kusal Mendis (30 off 16) and Janith Liyanage (22* off 8) added valuable runs to boost the total.
In reply, Pakistan fought hard but fell short at 146 for 8. Captain Salman Agha led the chase with a sensational 45 off 12 deliveries, supported by Mohammad Nawaz (28) and Khawaja Nafay (26). However, Wanindu Hasaranga turned the game decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour with a match-winning spell, claiming four crucial wickets to halt Pakistan’s momentum.
Hasaranga’s all-round impact throughout the series earned him both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling at the death ensured a memorable win, underlining their dominance in the shortened series despite challenging weather conditions.
