Mohammad Nawaz (3-17) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-18) delivered a fierce bowling display as Pakistan clinched the T20I tri-series with a commanding six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Rawalpindi final on Saturday.
Sri Lanka, sent in to bat, collapsed from 84-1 to 114 all out in 19.1 overs despite opener Kamil Mishara’s 59. His 64-run stand with Kusal Mendis (14) provided promise before both fell, triggering a dramatic meltdown where nine wickets cost just 30 runs. Pakistan comfortably chased the target with eight balls remaining, powered by a brisk 46-run opening partnership from Saim Ayub (36) and Sahibzada Farhan (23). Babar Azam’s unbeaten 37 sealed the triumph, extending Pakistan’s stellar recent form.