Sri Lanka Edge Pakistan by 6 Runs in Thrilling Tri-Series Clash
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a high-quality tri-series match (SL 184/5 — PAK 178/7). Read the full match report, turning points, top performances, tactical analysis and what this result means for both teams’ chances.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 6 runs in a thriller — match report & analysis
A breathtaking contest produced plenty of drama as Sri Lanka held their nerve to defeat Pakistan by 6 runs after posting 184/5. Pakistan fought back strongly to finish 178/7, but a late surge from Sri Lanka’s bowlers and tight death-over bowling proved decisive in a match that had everything — attacking batting, clever spin, and pressure bowling at the finish.
Match summary
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Sri Lanka: 184/5 (20 overs)
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Pakistan: 178/7 (20 overs)
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Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 runs
This was a high-quality limited-overs clash (T20/short-format style), played at a venue that offered good batting early but two paced bowlers and spinners who were able to squeeze runs in the final overs. Both teams showed intent with positive batting, but Sri Lanka managed to hold on thanks to superb planning in the death overs.
Top performers
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Sri Lanka — Key batter(s): A top-order who stitched meaningful partnerships to reach a competitive 184. The 50+ partnership(s) and a late cameo helped push the total beyond 170, which in modern T20 often proves decisive.
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Sri Lanka — Key bowler(s): Death bowling unit (final two overs) who executed yorkers and slower deliveries, picking crucial wickets and conceding minimal runs under pressure.
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Pakistan — Key batter(s): Solid middle-order contributions kept Pakistan in the chase, but they fell short by 6 runs despite a spirited finish.
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Pakistan — Key bowler(s): Some effective overs mid-innings that kept Sri Lanka from hitting a total of 200+; however, lapses in the final overs made the difference
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