Pakistan Wins Asia Cup Super 4 Clash Over Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan kept their Asia Cup 2025 hopes alive with a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage in Abu Dhabi. Restricting Sri Lanka to a modest 133-8, Pakistan's bowling attack was led by Shaheen Shah Afridi's three wickets and supported by Hussain Talat's two wickets, with leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed bowling economically. Despite a top-order collapse in their chase, Pakistan recovered through an unbeaten 58-run partnership between Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat, who scored 38* and 32* respectively, guiding Pakistan home with 12 balls to spare. Sri Lanka struggled after losing early wickets, with Kamindu Mendis being the lone bright spot scoring 50 runs, but their second consecutive Super Four loss puts their chances of reaching the final in jeopardy. The victory was crucial for Pakistan after a previous defeat to India, reviving their chances to reach the final. Sri Lanka now must rely on other results, specifically hoping Bangladesh can defeat India, to keep their tournament hopes alive.