Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 1st T20I: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, October 09, 2026
Pakistan
PAK
187/6 (18.5)
Sri Lanka
SL
182/8 (20)
Finished
PAK won by 4 wickets
Sri Lanka InningSL Inning182/8 (20 ov)
Pakistan InningPAK Inning187/6 (18.5 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
0
0.2
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
0.3
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
1lb
0.4
Nuwan Thushara to Fakhar Zaman, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
4
0.5
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and tries inside out shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
0.6
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nuwan Thushara bowls a sharp delivery, and Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 1 (6 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 5 (5)
Fakhar Zaman 0 (1)
Pakistan 6/0
Nuwan Thushara 1-0-5-0
0
1.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
4
1.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to third man region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
2
1.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
1.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! off cutter, fulltoss, on the stumps. Fakhar Zaman goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
1.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, hits punch in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
1.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and plays flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.
End of over 2 (16 runs)
Fakhar Zaman 16 (7)
Sahibzada Farhan 5 (5)
Pakistan 22/0
Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-16-0
Nuwan Thushara 1-0-5-0
0
2.1
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nuwan Thushara sends down a sharp delivery, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
2
2.2
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Nuwan Thushara delivers outswinger at good length, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Sahibzada Farhan to just 2 runs.
4
2.3
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits chip shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
2.4
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
6
2.5
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
2.6
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Nuwan Thushara delivers fast ball at back of length, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Sahibzada Farhan to just 1 run.
End of over 3 (13 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 18 (11)
Fakhar Zaman 16 (7)
Pakistan 35/0
Nuwan Thushara 2-0-18-0
Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-16-0
2
3.1
Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and plays a well-timed chip shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
0
3.2
Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
3.3
Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
3.4
Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
3.5
Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
0
3.6
Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 4 (3 runs)
Fakhar Zaman 16 (10)
Sahibzada Farhan 21 (14)
Pakistan 38/0
Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0
Nuwan Thushara 2-0-18-0
4
4.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
1
4.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
4
4.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
4.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
2
4.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
4
4.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (16 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 32 (18)
Fakhar Zaman 21 (12)
Pakistan 54/0
Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-32-0
Eshan Malinga 1-0-3-0
w
5.1
Fakhar Zaman c K Mendis b E Malinga 21 (13) Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, no run, c K Mendis b E Malinga, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman.
0
5.2
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
5.3
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
5.4
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
6
5.5
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
5.6
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 6 (16 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat 16 (5)
Sahibzada Farhan 32 (18)
Pakistan 70/1
Eshan Malinga 2-0-19-1
Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-32-0
2
6.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
6.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
0
6.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
1
6.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to take doosra of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
6.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
1
6.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 36 (23)
Maaz Sadaqat 17 (6)
Pakistan 75/1
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-5-0
Eshan Malinga 2-0-19-1
4
7.1
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1b
7.2
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 bye, Bye !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
1
7.3
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.4
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
7.5
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off cutter of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
0
7.6
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat 18 (8)
Sahibzada Farhan 41 (27)
Pakistan 82/1
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-6-0
Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-5-0
0
8.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
8.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
4
8.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! arm ball, back of length, on the stumps. Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
8.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
0
8.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run. Good length, wide of off stump, and Farhan lets it go through.
6
8.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 9 (12 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 48 (31)
Maaz Sadaqat 23 (10)
Pakistan 94/1
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-17-0
Dasun Shanaka 1-0-6-0
2
9.1
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
9.2
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! leg cutter, back of length, on the stumps. Maaz Sadaqat goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
9.3
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
1
9.4
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
9.5
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run. Full length on off stump, and the batter can't get it away.
1wd
9.6
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Maaz Sadaqat no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
9.6
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat 31 (15)
Sahibzada Farhan 49 (32)
Pakistan 104/1
Dasun Shanaka 2-0-16-0
Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-17-0
0
10.1
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the short cover.
6
10.2
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
2
10.3
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
10.4
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays punch, towards the mid off for 1 run.
1
10.5
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
10.6
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 11 (11 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat 41 (20)
Sahibzada Farhan 50 (33)
Pakistan 115/1
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-11-0
Dasun Shanaka 2-0-16-0
1
11.1
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run. Dropped catch
1
11.2
Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, one run. Good length on off stump, worked away for a single.
0
11.3
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga sends down a sharp delivery, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4
11.4
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
11.5
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1
11.6
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat 47 (25)
Sahibzada Farhan 51 (34)
Pakistan 122/1
Eshan Malinga 3-0-26-1
Dunith Wellalage 1-0-11-0
0
12.1
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1wd
12.2
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
2
12.2
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
12.3
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
12.4
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
12.5
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
12.6
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 56 (37)
Maaz Sadaqat 50 (28)
Pakistan 131/1
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-20-0
Eshan Malinga 3-0-26-1
6
13.1
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
13.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! arm ball, back of length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
4
13.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
13.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
w
13.5
Maaz Sadaqat lbw b M Theekshana 50 (29) Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, lbw b M Theekshana, Out LBW !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Maheesh Theekshana appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Maaz Sadaqat has to go back.
1
13.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 14 (16 runs)
Hasan Nawaz 1 (1)
Sahibzada Farhan 71 (41)
Pakistan 147/2
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-33-1
Dunith Wellalage 2-0-20-0
w
14.1
Hasan Nawaz c K Mendis b D Chameera 1 (2) Dushmantha Chameera to Hasan Nawaz, no run, c K Mendis b D Chameera, Caught out !! leg cutter, full length, on the leg stump, Hasan Nawaz goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Hasan Nawaz.
2
14.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 2 runs, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
4
14.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
1lb
14.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 leg bye, Chameera drops it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter can't get it away — they steal a leg bye as it rolls off the pad. Pakistan need 28 off 31, and with seven wickets in hand the required rate is barely above five.
1
14.6
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Saim Ayub 8 (4)
Sahibzada Farhan 71 (42)
Pakistan 156/3
Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-40-1
Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-33-1
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15.1
Saim Ayub b M Theekshana 8 (5) Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run, b M Theekshana, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
1
15.2
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
15.3
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
1
15.4
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
0
15.5
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
15.6
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, Khawaja Nafay goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (3 runs)
Khawaja Nafay 2 (3)
Sahibzada Farhan 72 (44)
Pakistan 159/4
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-36-2
Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-40-1
2
16.1
Dunith Wellalage to Khawaja Nafay, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
1
16.2
Dunith Wellalage to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
2
16.3
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
0
16.4
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push to the short cover.
0
16.5
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
1
16.6
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to take carrom ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Sahibzada Farhan 75 (48)
Khawaja Nafay 5 (5)
Pakistan 165/4
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-26-0
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-36-2
4
17.1
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits uppercut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
17.2
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! knuckle ball, yorker, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
17.3
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
17.4
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! bouncer lands right on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
w
17.5
Sahibzada Farhan c S Arachchige b N Thushara 89 (53) Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, c S Arachchige b N Thushara, Caught out!! fast ball fulltoss on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Sahan Arachchige. Leading to a soft dismissal.
0
17.6
Nuwan Thushara to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Shadab Khan 0 (1)
Khawaja Nafay 5 (5)
Pakistan 179/5
Nuwan Thushara 3-0-32-1
Dunith Wellalage 3-0-26-0
1
18.1
Eshan Malinga to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
w
18.2
Shadab Khan c N Thushara b E Malinga 0 (2) Eshan Malinga to Shadab Khan, no run, c N Thushara b E Malinga, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Nuwan Thushara, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Shadab Khan.
0
18.3
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, no run, Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, no run. A full toss on the stumps, and the batter can only keep it out. Pakistan need three off nine, with four wickets in hand.
1lb
18.4
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Imran Randhawa hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
6
18.5
Eshan Malinga to Khawaja Nafay, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!