PAK vs SL, Asia Cup 2025: All-round Hussain Talat guides Pakistan to crucial win vs Sri Lanka - Action in Images

Pakistan survived a wonderful spell from an enraged spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in an intense match to stay alive in the Asia Cup.

Published on: Sep 24, 2025 12:27 AM IST

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Chasing 134 should not have been a tough task, but Pakistan nearly made a mess of it before recovering to finish at 138 for five.  (AP)

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Mohammad Nawaz smashed Dusmantha Chameera for three sixes in the over to seal the game for Pakistan with 12 balls to spare. (AFP)

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After an impressive show with the ball. Hussain Talat also made valuable contribution with the bat too - 32 not out off 30 balls. (AP)

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Maheesh Theekshana (2/24) had Sahizada's number in the third ball of the sixth over and two balls later ousted Zaman, who was earlier pinged flush on the helmet by Dushmantha Chameera. (AP)

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Wanindu Hasaranga (2/27), who grabbed a spectacular ground level catch at mid-off to dismiss Zaman, took over, jettisoning Saim Ayub and skipper Salman Agha. (Surjeet Yadav)

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Kamindu Mendis scored a 44-ball 50 but Pakistan dominated the proceedings, keeping a tight leash on Sri Lankan batters. (AFP)

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On a night that offered plenty of seam movement to pacers, Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/28) made the first strike, eliciting an uppish flick from Mendis that ended with Hussain Talat. (AP)

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It was Hussain Talat who gave Pakistan the command of the contest, dismissing Charith Asalanka (20) and Dasun Shanaka (0) in the eighth over. (ANI)