Rawalpindi, November 22, 2025 – Pakistan continued their impressive run in the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The hosts comfortably chased down a modest target of 129, reaching 131/3 in only 15.3 overs.
Sri Lanka, opting to bat first, struggled to build momentum and managed 128/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Their decision to bat backfired as Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Mohammad Nawaz, kept the visitors under pressure throughout the innings. Nawaz delivered a match-winning spell, taking three crucial wickets, while Sri Lankan batters repeatedly fell due to poor shot selection and tight Pakistani bowling. Only Janith offered some resistance to avoid a complete collapse.
Pakistan’s chase began smoothly with the opening pair capitalizing on loose deliveries from Sri Lankan bowlers, particularly Eshan Malinga. Sahibzada Farhan stole the show with a spectacular unbeaten 80 off just 45 balls, showcasing explosive stroke play and maintaining control of the chase. Although Sri Lanka’s spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth briefly slowed the scoring rate, Pakistan remained firmly in command.
A moment of drama came when Dushmantha Chameera struck twice in the 14th over, removing Babar Azam and Salman Agha on consecutive deliveries. However, the setback was short-lived as Farhan continued his aggressive batting, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable finish.
Post-Match Reactions
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha praised the team’s disciplined effort, noting that maintaining consistent line and length was crucial in conditions that offered assistance to bowlers. He emphasized the importance of using variations smartly based on the pitch and expressed satisfaction with his role as an all-rounder, committed to contributing in all departments.
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka admitted his side fell short of expectations, citing a lack of intent and frequent loss of wickets in clusters as key reasons for the defeat. He remained optimistic about the upcoming matches, stating that the team is capable of far stronger performances.
Player of the Match – Mohammad Nawaz
Nawaz, awarded Player of the Match, credited his success to sticking to the game plan and working continuously on improving his line, length, and variations. His disciplined spell played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to a below-par total.
What’s Next in the T20I Tri-Series?
With back-to-back wins, Pakistan now look ahead to their next clash against Zimbabwe on Sunday, November 23 at 1 PM GMT. Fans can expect full coverage, pre-match analysis, and live action as the tri-series continues in Rawalpindi.