Pakistan survive Sri Lanka surge to claim five-run win in Super 8 contest
A century from Sahibzada Farhan set the platform for Pakistan’s 212/8. The opener struck 100 from 60 deliveries, anchoring the innings before Fakhar Zaman accelerated with 84 off 42 balls. Their combined output lifted Pakistan beyond the 200-run mark in a contest that quickly developed into a run-scoring exchange.
Sri Lanka responded aggressively in pursuit of 213 and remained within striking distance throughout. Despite finishing on 207/6 and maintaining a scoring rate above ten runs per over, they were unable to bridge the final margin in the closing overs.
Abrar Ahmed played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome, claiming 3/23 to disrupt momentum during the middle phase of the chase. Earlier, Dilshan Madushanka had returned 3/33 for Sri Lanka in an effort to limit Pakistan’s total.
The narrow result keeps Pakistan’s Super 8 hopes alive, while Sri Lanka end their campaign with a high-scoring but ultimately unsuccessful chase.
