Pakistan's victory was a complete team effort, built o Pakistan's Calm and Composed Chase n a powerful performance with the ball and a smart, calm chase. The match was a two-part story, where Pakistan’s bowlers took control early on, and their batsmen then stayed cool under pressure to get the win. Their victory wasn't just about one player; it was about the entire team contributing at the right moments to secure a hard-fought win.

Sri Lanka's Struggle and Kamindu's Fight

When Sri Lanka batted first, they were immediately under pressure. Pakistan's fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, was on fire. He took two wickets in his very first two overs, shaking the Sri Lankan top order. The team kept losing wickets at regular intervals, and at one point, they were in a lot of trouble. Their score was just 58 runs with half their team already out. It looked like they might get bowled out for a very low score.

But then, Kamindu Mendis came to the crease and played a wonderful innings. He held the team together and scored a fighting 50 runs. He made sure Sri Lanka at least had a total they could try to defend, ending their innings at 133 runs. Without his brave innings, the match might have been over much earlier.

Pakistan's Calm and Composed Chase

Chasing 134, Pakistan's batting was not always smooth. They had a decent start, but Sri Lanka's spinners, especially Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, then took quick wickets to make the game very exciting. They took four wickets in a short time, and suddenly, the match was in the balance.

However, Pakistan's middle-order batsmen stayed calm. Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz then came together to form a match-winning partnership. They didn't panic under the pressure. Instead, they played smart cricket, hitting boundaries when they could and running well between the wickets.

It was Mohammad Nawaz who sealed the deal with his aggressive and confident batting at the end. He scored a quick 38 runs off 24 balls and finished the match with a massive six, proving that a calm head and a strong finish can win you the game. In the end, Pakistan won by 5 wickets with 12 balls still to be bowled, showing they were the better team on the day.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka: 133/8 (20 overs)

Kamindu Mendis: 50

Shaheen Afridi: 3/28

Pakistan: 138/5 (18 overs)

Mohammad Nawaz: 38*

Maheesh Theekshana: 2/24