Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Final, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026

Pakistan ODI Tri-Series Final: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Lahore, October 31, 2026

Pakistan

PAK

331/7 (48.3)

Sri Lanka

325/8 (50)

Finished

PAK won by 3 wickets

Sri Lanka InningSL Inning325/8 (50 ov)

Pakistan InningPAK Inning331/7 (48.3 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Good length, off stump, played out. Pakistan begin the chase of 326.

0.2

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot toward point, taking one run. Pakistan are 1/0 after 0.2 overs, chasing 326 at a required rate of 6.54.

0.3

Asitha Fernando to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Asitha Fernando bowls a good length on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat goes back and punches it to short cover for four. Pakistan are 5/0 after 0.3 overs, chasing 326.

0.4

Asitha Fernando to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Asitha Fernando bowls a back-of-length delivery on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward and defends, stopping the ball towards short cover. No run.

0.5

Asitha Fernando to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on off stump, Maaz Sadaqat stays in his crease and places it to point for one.

0.6

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando bowls a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman stays in his crease and drives it to mid off for two.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 3 (3)

Maaz Sadaqat 5 (3)

Pakistan 8/0

Asitha Fernando 1-0-8-0

1.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps, no run.

1.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on off stump, Maaz Sadaqat pushes it to short cover. No run there.

1.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Madushanka goes full and straight, and Maaz Sadaqat pushes it to mid on. No run there. Pakistan are 8 for 0, chasing 326, needing 318 off 291 balls.

1.4

Maaz Sadaqat c P Rathnayake b D Madushanka 5 (7) Dilshan Madushanka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, c P Rathnayake b D Madushanka, Madushanka hits a good length on off stump, Maaz Sadaqat comes forward and blocks it back. No run. Pakistan 8/1, chasing 326, needing 318 from 290 balls.

1.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on the stumps, Babar Azam pushes it toward short cover. No run. Pakistan are 8 for 1 chasing 326, needing 318 off 289 balls at 6.6 an over.

1.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam, no run, Good-length ball on the stumps from Madushanka, worked toward mid off but no run taken. Pakistan 8/1 after one over, chasing 326.

End of over 2 (0 runs)

Babar Azam 0 (2)

Fakhar Zaman 3 (3)

Pakistan 8/1

Dilshan Madushanka 1-1-0-1

Asitha Fernando 1-0-8-0

2.1

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman works it toward square leg but finds no run.

2.2

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on off stump, Fakhar Zaman offers no run. Pakistan 8/1, chasing 326, needing 318 off 286 balls.

2.3

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Asitha Fernando drops it back of a length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes back and sends it to point for six. Pakistan are chasing 326 and the required rate is climbing, so this is a timely strike.

2.4

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps at pace, and the batter comes forward to play a defensive shot, stopping the ball.

2.5

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and stops it, the ball placed to point. No run.

2.6

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando bowls a good-length ball on off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and defends, stopping it towards short mid wicket. No run.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 9 (9)

Babar Azam 0 (2)

Pakistan 14/1

Asitha Fernando 2-0-14-0

Dilshan Madushanka 1-1-0-1

3.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam, no run, Madushanka pitches it full and straight, and Babar Azam pushes it toward point. No run. Pakistan are 14 for 1, chasing 326, and the required rate is climbing at 6.66.

3.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps, Babar Azam pushes it toward slip and there is no run. Pakistan are 14 for 1, chasing 326, and the required rate climbs to 6.69.

3.3

Babar Azam c P Rathnayake b D Madushanka 0 (5) Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam, no run, c P Rathnayake b D Madushanka, Babar Azam is out. Madushanka lands it on a good length on off stump, the ball goes to slip, and Pakistan lose their third. Babar falls for nought off five balls, and the chase of 326 is now in deep trouble at 14 for 3. Madushanka has now dismissed Babar once before in ODI cricket.

3.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, no run, Full and straight from Madushanka, worked to mid off, no run there. Pakistan's chase of 326 is steep, and with 312 still needed from 278 balls, the required rate sits at 6.73.

3.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Madushanka pitches it on the stumps at good length, Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease and offers a defensive shot, but the ball races away to short cover for four. Pakistan are 18 for 2, chasing 326, and the required rate climbs to 6.67.

3.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Saad Baig stays in his crease and sends it toward point for four. Pakistan are 22 for 2, chasing 326, needing 304 from 283 balls at 6.45 an over.

End of over 4 (8 runs)

Saad Baig 8 (3)

Fakhar Zaman 9 (9)

Pakistan 22/2

Dilshan Madushanka 2-1-8-2

Asitha Fernando 2-0-14-0

4.1

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a full one on the stumps. Fakhar Zaman plays it toward short mid wicket. No run.

4.2

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman pushes it to mid on. No run.

4.3

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman comes forward and defends, stopping it towards mid off. No run.

4.4

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Good-length ball on off stump, worked away to square leg for a single. Pakistan are 23 for 2, chasing 326, with 303 still needed from 272 balls.

4.5

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a full one on the stumps, and Saad Baig pushes it to short mid wicket. No run there. Pakistan are tight against the chase, needing 303 off 271 balls.

4.6

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on off stump, Saad Baig goes back and punches it to short cover, where it is stopped. No run. Pakistan are 23 for 2, needing 303 more off 270 balls at 6.73 an over.

End of over 5 (1 runs)

Saad Baig 8 (5)

Fakhar Zaman 10 (13)

Pakistan 23/2

Asitha Fernando 3-0-15-0

Dilshan Madushanka 2-1-8-2

5.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on the stumps and Fakhar Zaman offers no run. Pakistan are 23 for 2, needing 303 from 276 balls at 6.59 an over.

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5.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 wide, Madushanka sends one down the leg side and it's called wide, an extra for Pakistan. Fakhar had shuffled forward in response.

5.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Good length, off stump, and the batter plays it out. Pakistan 24 for 2, chasing 326, needing 302 off 268 balls at 6.76 an over.

5.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and Zaman pushes it toward short cover. Pakistan 24/2, needing 302 off 274 balls at 6.61 an over.

5.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, good length on the stumps, worked to short cover for a single. Pakistan 25/2, chasing 326, need 301 off 266 balls at 6.79.

5.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps and Saad Baig clips it away through short mid wicket for four. The chase is tight and Pakistan need 297 off 265 balls at 6.72 an over.

5.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Madushanka pitches it on a good length at the off stump, and Saad Baig goes back to pull it toward short mid wicket. The ball is stopped in the field, but the batters come back for four. Pakistan are 33 for 2, chasing 326, needing 293 off 264 balls at 6.66 an over.

End of over 6 (10 runs)

Saad Baig 16 (7)

Fakhar Zaman 11 (17)

Pakistan 33/2

Dilshan Madushanka 3-1-18-2

Asitha Fernando 3-0-15-0

6.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and on the stumps from Theekshana, worked straight to short midwicket, no run there. Pakistan need 293 off 263 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 6.68.

6.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Full length on off stump, defended back.

6.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, SIX. Fakhar Zaman goes big, clearing the ropes for six. Pakistan 39/2 in 6.3 overs, chasing 326, needing 287 off 261 balls at 6.6 an over.

6.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Full and on the stumps, worked away toward short cover. Pakistan 39/2, chasing 326, needing 287 off 267 balls.

6.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Pakistan need 287 off 259, and Theekshana keeps it full and on the stumps. Fakhar Zaman can only keep it out.

6.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Maheesh Theekshana sends down a full delivery on leg stump, Fakhar Zaman comes forward and flicks it to mid on, where it is stopped. No run.

End of over 7 (6 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 17 (23)

Saad Baig 16 (7)

Pakistan 39/2

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

Dilshan Madushanka 3-1-18-2

7.1

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a full delivery on off stump. Saad Baig plays it toward short cover. No run.

7.2

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, defended back. Pakistan 39/2, needing 287 off 263 balls at 6.55 an over.

7.3

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando drops it back of a length on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and lets it go through. No run there.

7.4

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on off stump, Saad Baig comes forward and pushes it to short cover. No run. Pakistan need 287 from 254 balls.

7.5

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and Baig pushes it toward point. Pakistan 39 for 2, chasing 326, needing 287 from 253 balls.

7.6

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and it's placed to point. Pakistan 39/2 after 8 overs, chasing 326.

End of over 8 (0 runs)

Saad Baig 16 (13)

Fakhar Zaman 17 (23)

Pakistan 39/2

Asitha Fernando 4-1-15-0

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

8.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and straight from Theekshana, worked to mid off. No run. Pakistan are tight against the required rate, needing 287 more from 251 balls.

8.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Full and on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan are tight against the required rate as the chase continues.

8.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, 1 run, Full and on the stumps, worked away to short mid wicket for a single. Pakistan need 285 off 249 balls, with the required rate climbing to 6.87.

8.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Pakistan need to keep the scoreboard moving, and Fakhar Zaman can only knock this full delivery on off stump back down the pitch. No run.

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A full-length ball on the stumps, worked straight to short mid wicket. No run there. Pakistan are tight against the asking rate, needing 285 from 247 balls.

8.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and on the stumps, worked to mid off. No run there. Pakistan are 41 for 2, chasing 326, and the required rate keeps climbing.

End of over 9 (2 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 18 (28)

Saad Baig 17 (14)

Pakistan 41/2

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-8-0

Asitha Fernando 4-1-15-0

9.1

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, Saad Baig pushes it to short cover. No run. Pakistan need 285 from 245 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 6.98.

9.2

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, no run, Asitha Fernando drops it back of a length on off stump, and Saad Baig can only keep it out. Pakistan need 285 off 244 balls with eight wickets in hand, and the required rate sits at 7.01.

9.3

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, Four, Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, FOUR, on a good length on the stumps, and Saad Baig places it to point for four. Pakistan are 45/2, chasing 326, needing 281 off 243 balls at 6.94 an over.

9.4

Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, 1 run, Asitha Fernando to Saad Baig, one run. Baig goes forward to a good-length ball on the stumps and stops it toward point. Pakistan 46/2, needing 280 off 249 balls at 6.75.

9.5

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Good length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman works it to short mid wicket for four. Pakistan reach 50 for 2 in 9.5 overs, chasing 326, needing 276 off 241 balls at 6.87 an over.

9.6

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes back but misses. Pakistan need 276 off 247 balls, with the required rate at 6.7.

End of over 10 (9 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 22 (30)

Saad Baig 22 (18)

Pakistan 50/2

Asitha Fernando 5-1-24-0

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-8-0

10.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, worked to short cover. Pakistan 50/2, chasing 326, needing 276 off 246 balls.

10.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, good length on the stumps, worked to point for one. Pakistan need 275 off 238 balls, required rate 6.93.

10.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Theekshana sends down a full delivery on off stump, Fakhar Zaman comes forward and lets it go through. No run.

10.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, one run. Full and on the stumps, Fakhar stays back in the crease and pushes it toward point to keep the strike. Pakistan 52 for 2, needing 274 more off 236 balls at 6.97 an over.

10.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Full and straight from Theekshana, worked to mid off but no run available. Pakistan need 274 from 242 balls, with the required rate at 6.79.

10.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, 1 run, Full and on the stumps, worked away to short midwicket for a single. Pakistan are 53 for 2, chasing 326, needing 273 from 234 balls at seven an over.

End of over 11 (3 runs)

Saad Baig 24 (22)

Fakhar Zaman 23 (32)

Pakistan 53/2

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0

Asitha Fernando 5-1-24-0

11.1

Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, no run, Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, no run. Good length, off stump, and Baig plays it out. Pakistan 53 for 2, chasing 326, needing 273 from 233 balls.

11.2

Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, no run, Janith Liyanage sends down a good-length fast delivery on the stumps, Saad Baig steps forward and drives it to mid off, where the fielder stops it. No run. Pakistan need 273 off 232 balls at 7.06 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

11.3

Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Liyanage drops it on a good length on the stumps, Baig hangs back in the crease and cuts it to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need plenty more of those, with the required rate climbing steeply.

11.4

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Fakhar stays in his crease and drives it to short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan 54/2, chasing 326, needing 272 off 237 balls.

11.5

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Fakhar hangs in the crease and drives it towards short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan 54/2, chasing 326, needing 272 off 236 balls at 6.92 an over.

11.6

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, six! Good length on off stump, Fakhar hangs in the crease and flicks it away toward short mid wicket, clearing the rope. Pakistan 60/2, chasing 326, needing 266 off 235 balls at 6.79 an over.

End of over 12 (7 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 29 (35)

Saad Baig 25 (25)

Pakistan 60/2

Janith Liyanage 1-0-7-0

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-11-0

12.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig hangs back in the crease and pushes it to short mid wicket, where it is stopped. Pakistan 60/2, needing 266 off 234 balls at 6.82 an over.

12.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig stays in his crease and defends it towards point. Pakistan 60 for 2, needing 266 off 233 balls at 6.85 an over.

12.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig hangs back in the crease and drives it to mid off. Pakistan 60/2, chasing 326, needing 266 off 232 balls.

12.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, one run. Full and on off stump, Baig stays rooted in the crease and drives it toward point for a single. Pakistan 61/2, chasing 326, needing 265 off 231 balls.

12.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, good length on the stumps, Fakhar stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot toward mid on, they take one. Pakistan need 264 off 230 balls at 6.89 an over.

12.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Full and on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and blocks it defensively toward short cover. No run.

End of over 13 (2 runs)

Saad Baig 26 (30)

Fakhar Zaman 30 (36)

Pakistan 62/2

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-13-0

Janith Liyanage 1-0-7-0

13.1

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, two runs. Fakhar goes forward and flicks it toward short cover, picking up a couple. Pakistan are 64/2, needing 262 off 228 balls at 6.89 an over.

13.2

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, one run, worked to point. Pakistan 65 for 2, chasing 326, needing 261 off 227 balls at 6.9 an over.

13.3

Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, Four, Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, four. Saad Baig goes forward and plays a flick shot, sending the ball toward short fine leg for the boundary. Pakistan are 69/2, chasing 326, needing 257 off 226 balls with eight wickets in hand.

13.4

Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Janith Liyanage to Saad Baig, one run. Baig hangs in the crease and plays the inside out shot towards short cover. Pakistan are 70/2, needing 256 off 225 balls at 6.83 an over.

13.5

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run. A good-length ball on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and pushes it to mid on, where it is stopped. Pakistan 70/2, chasing 326, needing 256 off 224 balls.

13.6

Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Janith Liyanage to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Fakhar stays rooted in the crease, playing a defensive shot to stop the ball, which goes towards short cover. Pakistan are 70/2, needing 256 off 223 balls at a required rate of 6.89.

End of over 14 (8 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 33 (40)

Saad Baig 31 (32)

Pakistan 70/2

Janith Liyanage 2-0-15-0

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-13-0

14.1

Sahan Arachchige to Saad Baig, 1 run, Saad Baig goes forward and flicks it toward short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 255 from 222 balls at 6.89 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

14.2

Sahan Arachchige to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Arachchige bowls a full one on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and works it toward short cover for one. Pakistan need 254 from 221 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 6.9.

14.3

Sahan Arachchige to Saad Baig, 1 run, Arachchige bowls a good length on the stumps, and Saad Baig comes forward to push it toward short cover for one. Pakistan need 253 from 220 balls at 6.9 an over.

14.4

Sahan Arachchige to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, A full delivery on the stumps, worked to mid on for one. Pakistan need 252 from 219 balls, with the required rate at 6.9.

14.5

Sahan Arachchige to Saad Baig, 1 run, Arachchige bowls a good length on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and sends it toward mid off for one. Pakistan need 251 from 218 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate 6.91.

14.6

Sahan Arachchige to Fakhar Zaman, Four, A full delivery on off stump from Arachchige, and Fakhar Zaman finds the gap at short midwicket for four. Pakistan are 79 for 2, chasing 326, needing 247 from 217 balls at 6.83 an over.

End of over 15 (9 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 39 (43)

Saad Baig 34 (35)

Pakistan 79/2

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-9-0

Janith Liyanage 2-0-15-0

15.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, no run, Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and Baig can only keep it out. Pakistan 79/2, needing 247 off 216 balls at 6.86 an over.

15.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Saad Baig finds the boundary, working a good-length ball on off stump toward short mid wicket. Pakistan are 83 for 2, chasing 326, needing 243 off 215 balls at 6.78 an over.

15.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Good-length ball on off stump, worked to short cover for one. Pakistan need 242 off 207, required rate 7.01.

15.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on the stumps, Fakhar goes forward and cuts it toward point, where it is stopped. No run. Pakistan need 242 from 213 balls, with the required rate at 6.82.

15.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps, and Fakhar pushes it to short cover. No run there. Pakistan are tight against the required rate as the chase continues.

15.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka fires one back of a length on the stumps, Fakhar stays rooted in the crease and fails to make contact. No run, and the required rate keeps climbing for Pakistan.

End of over 16 (5 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 39 (46)

Saad Baig 39 (38)

Pakistan 84/2

Dilshan Madushanka 4-1-23-2

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-9-0

16.1

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run. Good length, on the stumps, off-spin. Baig hangs back in the crease and defends, stopping it towards mid off. Pakistan 84/2, needing 242 off 210 balls at 6.91 an over.

16.2

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Wellalage sends down a full one on off stump, and Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease to push a defensive shot toward short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan need 242 from 209 balls.

16.3

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run. Baig stays rooted in the crease, playing a defensive shot to stop the ball, which goes toward short cover. Pakistan are 84 for 2, needing 242 off 208 balls at 6.98 an over.

16.4

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, one run. Baig hangs back in the crease and cuts it toward point to pick up a single. Pakistan need 241 off 207 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate now 6.99.

16.5

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, two runs. Fakhar goes forward and cuts it toward slip. Pakistan are 87 for 2, chasing 326, needing 239 off 206 balls.

16.6

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps and Fakhar pushes it to mid off. No run there. Pakistan are tight against the asking rate as the chase continues.

End of over 17 (3 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 41 (48)

Saad Baig 40 (42)

Pakistan 87/2

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-3-0

Dilshan Madushanka 4-1-23-2

17.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, Four, Madushanka pitches it on a good length on the stumps, and Saad Baig goes forward to carve it inside out through short cover for four. The chase is tight, with 235 still needed off 204 balls.

17.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, no run, Madushanka goes full and straight, Saad Baig pushes it toward short cover. No run there. Pakistan are tight against the required rate as the chase continues.

17.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and flicks it to square leg for one. Pakistan need 234 off 195 balls at 7.2 an over.

17.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Madushanka bowls a good length on the stumps, Fakhar hangs in the crease and cuts it to point for two. Pakistan need 232 off 194 balls at 7.18 an over, and the pressure is on.

17.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on off stump, Fakhar stays rooted in the crease and lets it go through.

17.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Madushanka hits the back of a length on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and blocks it back towards mid off.

End of over 18 (7 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 43 (51)

Saad Baig 45 (45)

Pakistan 94/2

Dilshan Madushanka 5-1-30-2

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-3-0

18.1

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig stays in his crease and pushes it to short mid wicket, where it is stopped. Pakistan 94/2, needing 232 off 198 balls at 7.03 an over.

18.2

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, full and on the stumps, Baig goes forward and works it to short cover for one. Pakistan need 231 off 197 balls with eight wickets in hand, required rate 7.04.

18.3

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, a full delivery on off stump, flicked forward toward short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 230 from 196 balls at 7.04 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

18.4

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig hangs back in the crease and defends it towards square leg. Pakistan 96/2, needing 230 off 195 balls at 7.08 an over.

18.5

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on off stump, Baig stays in his crease and defends it back towards mid off. Pakistan 96 for 2, chasing 326, needing 230 off 194 balls at 7.11 an over.

18.6

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and drives it to short cover for one.

End of over 19 (3 runs)

Saad Baig 47 (50)

Fakhar Zaman 44 (52)

Pakistan 97/2

Dunith Wellalage 2-0-6-0

Dilshan Madushanka 5-1-30-2

19.1

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, two runs. A good-length ball on the stumps, Baig stays in his crease and pushes it toward square leg, coming back for the second. Pakistan 99/2, needing 227 off 185 balls at 7.36 an over.

19.2

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and works it to short fine leg for two. Pakistan need 225 off 184 balls at 7.34 an over, and the squeeze is on.

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19.3

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 1 wide, Dasun Shanaka sends one down the leg side at good length, and it's called wide. Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease as the ball passes. Pakistan get an extra run.

19.3

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease and fails to make contact, the ball going towards short cover. No run.

19.4

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka bowls a good length on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and chips it to mid off for one. Pakistan need 223 off 182 balls at 7.35 an over.

19.5

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman goes back and cuts it to point for one. Pakistan need 222 off 181 balls at 7.36 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

19.6

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, one run. A good-length ball on off stump, Baig stays in his crease and cuts it to short cover. Pakistan 105/2 after 20 overs, needing 221 more off 180 balls at 7.37 an over.

End of over 20 (8 runs)

Saad Baig 53 (55)

Fakhar Zaman 45 (53)

Pakistan 105/2

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-8-0

Dunith Wellalage 2-0-6-0

20.1

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and pushes it to square leg for one. Pakistan need 220 off 179 balls, with the required rate at 7.37.

20.2

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, one run, swept square off a good-length ball on the stumps, Fakhar hanging back in the crease. Pakistan need 219 off 185 balls at 7.1 an over.

20.3

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, a single worked to mid on. Pakistan 108 for 2, needing 218 from 184 balls at 7.11 an over.

20.4

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dunith Wellalage sends down a full delivery on off stump, Fakhar Zaman comes forward but fails to connect.

20.5

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, a single worked to short mid wicket. Pakistan need 217 off 182 balls, with the required rate at 7.15.

20.6

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, Four, Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, four. Full on off stump, Baig goes forward and cuts it to slip, and the ball reaches the rope. Pakistan 113 for 2, chasing 326, needing 213 off 174 at 7.34 an over.

End of over 21 (8 runs)

Saad Baig 59 (58)

Fakhar Zaman 47 (56)

Pakistan 113/2

Dunith Wellalage 3-0-14-0

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-8-0

21.1

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full one on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman stays rooted in the crease and pushes it toward short mid wicket. No run. Pakistan need 213 from 173 balls, with the required rate climbing to 7.39.

21.2

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on off stump, Fakhar Zaman works it to point for one. That brings up the hundred partnership off 107 balls for Pakistan, with Saad Baig on 59 and Fakhar on 39. Pakistan 114 for 2, needing 212 more off 172 balls at 7.4 an over.

21.3

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka drops it back of a length on the stumps, Saad Baig stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards mid on. Pakistan bring up the hundred-run stand off 108 balls.

21.4

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run. Baig stays in his crease and punches it toward short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan 114/2, needing 212 off 177 balls at 7.19 an over.

21.5

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, one run, worked off the front foot to short mid wicket. Pakistan 115 for 2, needing 211 from 169 balls at 7.49 an over.

21.6

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Fakhar Zaman sends it toward slip for four. Pakistan are 119 for 2 after 22 overs, chasing 326, with 207 still needed from 168 balls.

End of over 22 (6 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 52 (59)

Saad Baig 60 (61)

Pakistan 119/2

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-14-0

Dunith Wellalage 3-0-14-0

22.1

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Saad Baig comes forward to work a flick square to leg for one.

22.2

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Wellalage sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Fakhar stays rooted in the crease and pushes a defensive shot toward short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan need 206 from 173 balls at 7.14 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

22.3

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, SIX. Tossed up on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and flicks it away towards short mid wicket, and it goes all the way over the boundary. That brings up his fifty, a fine knock under pressure. Pakistan 126/2, needing 200 more off 165 balls at 7.27 an over.

22.4

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and works it to square leg for one.

22.5

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, no run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps, and Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease to block it back toward short cover. Pakistan need 199 from 163 balls, with the required rate at 7.33.

22.6

Dunith Wellalage to Saad Baig, 1 run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps, Saad Baig comes forward and works it to short midwicket for one. Pakistan need 198 from 162 balls at 7.33 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

End of over 23 (9 runs)

Saad Baig 62 (64)

Fakhar Zaman 59 (62)

Pakistan 128/2

Dunith Wellalage 4-0-23-0

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-14-0

23.1

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full one on the stumps, Saad Baig goes back and punches it to mid on, where it is stopped. No run.

23.2

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, Four, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Saad Baig sends it to point for four. Pakistan are 132 for 2, chasing 326, needing 194 from 160 balls at 7.27 an over.

23.3

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to square leg for a single. Pakistan need 193 off 159 balls, with the required rate climbing to 7.28.

23.4

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, two runs. Good length, on the stumps, fast bowling. Fakhar goes forward and plays a flick shot, placed to square leg. Pakistan 135/2 in 23.4 overs, needing 191 off 158 balls at 7.25 an over.

23.5

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, and Fakhar Zaman can only keep it out with no run taken. Pakistan stay 135 for 2, needing 191 more from 157 balls at 7.3 an over.

23.6

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dasun Shanaka drops it back of a length on off stump, and Fakhar Zaman can only keep it out with no run. Pakistan stay 135 for 2, needing 191 more off 156 balls at 7.35 an over.

End of over 24 (7 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 61 (65)

Saad Baig 67 (67)

Pakistan 135/2

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-21-0

Dunith Wellalage 4-0-23-0

24.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run. Full and on the stumps, Baig hangs back in the crease and cuts it toward point, where it is stopped. Pakistan 135 for 2, needing 191 off 162 balls at 7.07 an over.

24.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, one run, worked off the front foot towards short cover. Pakistan need 190 off 154 balls at 7.4 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

24.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, full and on the stumps, Fakhar hangs in the crease and sweeps it to short fine leg for four. Pakistan 140/2, needing 186 off 160 balls at 6.97 an over.

24.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Fakhar Zaman hangs back in the crease and cuts the off-spinner from off stump, placing it to slip for four. Pakistan are 144 for 2, chasing 326, needing 182 off 152 balls at 7.18 an over.

24.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, full and on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and drives it to mid off for one. Pakistan need 181 off 158 balls at 6.87 an over, with eight wickets in hand.

24.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, Theekshana sends down a full off-spin delivery on the stumps, and Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease to play a defensive shot, stopping the ball towards mid off. No run.

End of over 25 (10 runs)

Saad Baig 68 (70)

Fakhar Zaman 70 (68)

Pakistan 145/2

Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-23-0

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-21-0

25.1

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka drops it on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman works it to short cover and comes back for two. Pakistan need 179 off 149 balls.

25.2

Dasun Shanaka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman pushes forward to a full delivery on the stumps, playing a defensive shot toward mid off, and takes one.

25.3

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Saad Baig stays rooted in the crease and drives it to mid off, where it is stopped. No run.

25.4

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, Four, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, FOUR. Baig stays in his crease and pulls the good-length ball on the stumps away to square leg. Pakistan 152/2, needing 174 off 146 with the required rate at 7.15.

25.5

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, two runs. Good length, on the stumps, and Baig goes forward to drive it to mid off. Pakistan need 172 off 145 balls, required rate 7.12.

25.6

Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Saad Baig, no run. A full delivery on the stumps, and the batter can only keep it out. Pakistan 154/2, needing 172 off 151 balls at 6.83 an over.

End of over 26 (9 runs)

Saad Baig 74 (74)

Fakhar Zaman 73 (70)

Pakistan 154/2

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-30-0

Maheesh Theekshana 5-0-23-0

26.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, good length on the stumps, worked away square of the wicket on the leg side for four. Pakistan need 168 off 143 balls with eight wickets in hand, and the required rate sits at 7.05.

26.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Fakhar comes forward and defends, the ball stopped towards point. Pakistan need 168 off 142 balls, with the required rate at 7.1.

26.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, good length on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and places it square of the wicket on the leg side for four. Pakistan 162/2, needing 164 off 141 balls at 6.98 an over.

26.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, A full delivery on the stumps, worked to mid on for one. Pakistan need 163 off 140 balls, with the required rate at 6.99.

26.5

Saad Baig c & b M Theekshana 74 (75) Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, c & b M Theekshana, Maheesh Theekshana to Saad Baig, no run, and that's the breakthrough — Saad Baig is out caught and bowled for 74 off 75 balls. Full and on the stumps, the off-spinner, Baig goes forward in defence and the ball goes straight back to the bowler, who takes it low. Pakistan 163 for 3 in 26.5 overs, chasing 326, needing 163 off 139 balls at 7.04.

26.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, no run, Salman Agha comes forward to the fuller off-spin and defends it back towards short mid wicket. No run. Pakistan need 163 off 138 balls with seven wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 7.09.

End of over 27 (9 runs)

Salman Agha 0 (1)

Fakhar Zaman 82 (74)

Pakistan 163/3

Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-32-1

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-30-0

27.1

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Fakhar Zaman goes forward to a good-length ball on the stumps and sends it to mid off for six. Pakistan 169 for 3, chasing 326, needing 157 off 137 balls at 6.88 an over.

27.2

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and pushes a good-length ball on the stumps to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 156 off 136 balls, with the required rate at 6.88.

27.3

Asitha Fernando to Salman Agha, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a good-length ball on off stump, Salman Agha stays in his crease and cuts it to slip for one.

27.4

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on the stumps, Fakhar stays in his crease and pushes it to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 154 off 134 balls.

27.5

Asitha Fernando to Salman Agha, 1 run, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on the stumps, Salman Agha works it to point for one. Pakistan need 153 off 133 balls with seven wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 6.9.

27.6

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Asitha Fernando sends down a yorker on the stumps and Fakhar Zaman works it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 152 off 132 balls with seven wickets in hand, the required rate 6.91.

End of over 28 (11 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 91 (78)

Salman Agha 2 (3)

Pakistan 174/3

Asitha Fernando 6-1-35-0

Maheesh Theekshana 6-0-32-1

28.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and cuts it to point, where it is stopped. No run.

28.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Fakhar Zaman goes back to the off-spinner and punches it to point for four. Pakistan are 178 for 3, chasing 326, needing 148 off 130 balls at 6.83 an over.

28.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and cuts it to short mid wicket for one.

28.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run, A full off-spinner on the stumps, Salman Agha stays in his crease and places it to slip for one.

28.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman stays in his crease and drives an off-spinner on a good length into the covers for a single.

28.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Salman Agha, 1 run, Full and on off stump, Salman Agha stays in his crease and pushes it to mid on for one.

End of over 29 (8 runs)

Salman Agha 4 (5)

Fakhar Zaman 97 (82)

Pakistan 182/3

Maheesh Theekshana 7-0-40-1

Asitha Fernando 6-1-35-0

29.1

Asitha Fernando to Salman Agha, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando drops it on a good length on the stumps, Salman Agha comes forward and works it to mid on for two.

29.2

Asitha Fernando to Salman Agha, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a good length on the stumps, Salman Agha goes forward and cuts it to slip for one.

29.3

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Asitha Fernando fires in a fast yorker on off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and places it to mid on for one. Pakistan reach 186 for 3.

29.4

Asitha Fernando to Salman Agha, 1 run, Asitha Fernando angles it in on a good length on the stumps, Salman Agha goes forward and pulls it to square leg for one.

29.5

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and pulls a good-length ball from off stump, placing it to mid on for four. Pakistan are comfortable in the chase as the required rate sits at 6.69.

29.6

Asitha Fernando to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman comes forward and flicks it toward short fine leg, picking up two runs.

End of over 30 (11 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 104 (85)

Salman Agha 8 (8)

Pakistan 193/3

Asitha Fernando 7-1-46-0

Maheesh Theekshana 7-0-40-1

30.1

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 1 run, Wellalage sends down a full one on the stumps, Salman Agha goes back and punches it to short cover for a single.

30.2

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dunith Wellalage sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman works it toward short mid wicket but finds the fielder. No run.

30.3

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run. Full on off stump, Fakhar comes forward and pushes it to mid on, where it is stopped.

30.4

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, one run, swept square off a full length on the stumps, Fakhar hanging in the crease. Pakistan 195/3, needing 131 off 123 balls at 6.39.

30.5

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, good length on the stumps, Agha hangs back and cuts it toward slip for one. Pakistan 196/3, needing 130 off 122 balls at 6.39 an over.

30.6

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and flicks the off-spin through square leg for one. Pakistan 197 for 3, needing 129 off 114 balls at 6.79 an over.

End of over 31 (4 runs)

Fakhar Zaman 106 (89)

Salman Agha 10 (10)

Pakistan 197/3

Dunith Wellalage 5-0-27-0

Asitha Fernando 7-1-46-0

31.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, Six, Madushanka drops it back of a length on off stump, and Fakhar stays deep in the crease before carving an uppercut that flies over slip for six. Pakistan are comfortable in the chase as Fakhar moves to 36.

31.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and cuts a good-length ball on off stump, placing it to slip for one. Pakistan reach 204 for 3, needing 122 from 112 balls at 6.54 an over.

31.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka fires one full and straight, Salman Agha comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket, where it is stopped. No run.

31.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on leg stump, Salman Agha goes forward and keeps it out. No run.

31.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka sends down a full one on the stumps, Salman Agha stays rooted in the crease and drives it to mid off, where it is stopped. No run.

31.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on leg stump, Salman Agha offers no run off it.

End of over 32 (7 runs)

Salman Agha 10 (14)

Fakhar Zaman 113 (91)

Pakistan 204/3

Dilshan Madushanka 6-1-37-2

Dunith Wellalage 5-0-27-0

32.1

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on off stump, Fakhar goes back and punches it to short cover, where it is stopped. No run.

32.2

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage drops it on a good length on off stump, Fakhar Zaman comes forward and cuts it toward slip for two.

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32.3

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 wide, Wellalage drops it on a good length around off stump, Fakhar comes forward but the off-spinner takes it away and it's called a wide. Pakistan need 119 off 106, with seven wickets in hand.

32.3

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, four! Full and on the stumps, Fakhar goes forward and sweeps it to short mid wicket for the boundary. Pakistan 211/3, needing 115 off 105 balls at 6.57 an over.

32.4

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, Four, Dunith Wellalage drops it on a good length at the off stump, Fakhar Zaman goes forward and places it to short cover for four. Pakistan are 215 for 3, needing 111 off 104 balls at 6.4 an over.

32.5

Dunith Wellalage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Wellalage pushes it through on the stumps, Fakhar stays back in his crease and works it to short mid wicket for one.

32.6

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, no run, Wellalage sends down a good-length off-spin delivery on the stumps, Salman Agha comes forward and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball. No run.

End of over 33 (12 runs)

Salman Agha 10 (15)

Fakhar Zaman 124 (96)

Pakistan 216/3

Dunith Wellalage 6-0-39-0

Dilshan Madushanka 6-1-37-2

33.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Madushanka bowls a good length on the stumps, Fakhar comes forward and places it to short mid wicket for two. Pakistan 218 for 3, needing 108 off 101 balls at 6.42 an over.

33.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on the stumps, worked away to square leg for a single.

33.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, 1 run, Madushanka bowls a good-length ball on leg stump, Salman Agha steps forward and flicks it to short fine leg for one.

33.4

Fakhar Zaman b D Madushanka 127 (99) Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, no run, b D Madushanka, Dilshan Madushanka to Fakhar Zaman, out bowled! A full delivery on the stumps, Fakhar goes back and misses it completely. Fakhar Zaman departs for 127 off 99 balls, bowled by Dilshan Madushanka. Pakistan 220 for 4, needing 106 off 98 balls with six wickets in hand.

33.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka sends it back of a length on leg stump, Hasan Nawaz stays in his crease and lets it go through. No run.

33.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka pitches it full and on the stumps, and Hasan Nawaz stays rooted in the crease to block it back toward mid on. No run.

End of over 34 (4 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 0 (2)

Salman Agha 11 (16)

Pakistan 220/4

Dilshan Madushanka 7-1-41-3

Dunith Wellalage 6-0-39-0

34.1

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, no run. Agha hangs back in the crease and cuts it toward point, where it is stopped.

34.2

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, pushed to short cover for one. Pakistan 221/4, needing 105 off 101 balls at 6.24 an over.

34.3

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, one run, worked away towards mid on. Pakistan 222/4, needing 104 off 100 balls at 6.24 an over.

34.4

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, one run. Full on off stump, Salman comes forward and plays a defensive shot towards mid off to stop the ball. Pakistan 223/4, needing 103 off 99 balls at 6.24.

34.5

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Nawaz hangs back in the crease and plays a defensive shot, stopping the ball towards short cover.

34.6

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, one run. Nawaz goes forward and pushes it toward point for a single. Pakistan 224/4, needing 102 off 97 balls at 6.31 an over.

End of over 35 (4 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 2 (5)

Salman Agha 13 (19)

Pakistan 224/4

Dunith Wellalage 7-0-43-0

Dilshan Madushanka 7-1-41-3

35.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka fires in a fast yorker on off stump, Hasan Nawaz goes forward and defends, stopping the ball towards short cover.

35.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on off stump, Hasan Nawaz keeps it out with no run.

35.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, A good-length ball on off stump, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and drives it to short cover for one.

35.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka hits a good length on the stumps, Salman Agha comes forward and defends solidly, the ball stopped towards short cover.

35.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, no run, Madushanka hits the back of a length on the stumps, Salman Agha goes forward and flicks it away but no run results.

35.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Salman Agha, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka sends down a fast yorker on the stumps, Salman Agha goes forward and pushes it toward square leg for one.

End of over 36 (2 runs)

Salman Agha 14 (22)

Hasan Nawaz 3 (8)

Pakistan 226/4

Dilshan Madushanka 8-1-43-3

Dunith Wellalage 7-0-43-0

36.1

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, good length on off stump, forward defensive, pushed toward short cover, one run. Pakistan need 99 off 90 balls.

36.2

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Full and on the stumps, Nawaz stays in his crease and defends, the ball stopped towards short cover.

36.3

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, one run. Good length, off stump, the off-spinner gets the batter forward and the ball goes toward slip.

36.4

Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, two runs. Full and on off stump, Agha comes forward and drives it through short cover, picking up a couple. Pakistan need 96 off 87 balls, with six wickets in hand.

36.5

Salman Agha b D Wellalage 17 (25) Dunith Wellalage to Salman Agha, no run, b D Wellalage, Wellalage gets Salman Agha, bowled for seventeen off twenty-five balls. Full and on the stumps, the off-spinner beats the forward push and knocks him over. Pakistan slip to 230 for 5, needing 96 from 79 balls at 7.29 an over.

36.6

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, no run, Arafat Minhas stays rooted in the crease and blocks the full, straight off-break back down the pitch. Pakistan need 96 off 78 balls with five wickets in hand.

End of over 37 (4 runs)

Arafat Minhas 0 (1)

Hasan Nawaz 4 (10)

Pakistan 230/5

Dunith Wellalage 8-0-47-1

Dilshan Madushanka 8-1-43-3

37.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 2 runs, Hasan Nawaz goes forward to the off-spinner and works it to short mid wicket for two. Pakistan need 94 off 77 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate 7.32.

37.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Nawaz stays rooted in his crease and pushes a defensive shot toward mid off, where it is stopped. Pakistan need 94 off 83 balls.

37.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, back of a good length on off stump, Nawaz goes back and cuts it to point for a single. Pakistan need 93 off 75 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 7.44.

37.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward to the full off-spin and works it to square leg for one. Pakistan need 92 off 74 balls.

37.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Off-spin on a good length at the off stump, Nawaz hangs in the crease and pushes it toward point, where it is stopped. Pakistan 234/5, needing 92 off 80 balls at 6.9 an over.

37.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, good length on off stump, Nawaz goes forward and places it to mid off for one. Pakistan need 91 off 72 balls with five wickets in hand, required rate 7.58.

End of over 38 (5 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 8 (15)

Arafat Minhas 1 (2)

Pakistan 235/5

Maheesh Theekshana 8-0-45-1

Dunith Wellalage 8-0-47-1

38.1

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on off stump, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and cuts it to slip for one. Pakistan need 90 off 71 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 7.61.

38.2

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, no run. Good length on off stump, off spin, Minhas goes forward and misses. Pakistan 236/5, needing 90 off 77 at 7.01.

38.3

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas hangs back in the crease and drives the off-spinner to mid off for one. Pakistan need 89 off 76 balls, with the required rate climbing.

38.4

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Wellalage pushes it full and on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and blocks it defensively toward short cover. Pakistan need 89 off 75 balls at 7.12 an over, with five wickets in hand.

38.5

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, one run. Nawaz stays rooted in the crease and drives it toward short cover for a single. Pakistan need 88 off 74 balls, with the required rate at 7.14.

38.6

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, no run, Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, no run. Minhas stays in his crease, on the stumps, and simply stops the ball. Pakistan 238 for 5, needing 88 off 66 at eight an over.

End of over 39 (3 runs)

Arafat Minhas 2 (5)

Hasan Nawaz 10 (18)

Pakistan 238/5

Dunith Wellalage 9-0-50-1

Maheesh Theekshana 8-0-45-1

39.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Theekshana floats it full on off stump, Hasan Nawaz steps out and drives to mid off for one. Pakistan need 87 from 65 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.03.

39.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, A full-length off-spinner on off stump, Arafat Minhas comes forward and drives it to short cover for one. Pakistan need 86 off 64 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.06.

39.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, good length on off stump, worked to mid off for one. Pakistan need 85 off 63 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.1.

39.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward and pushes the off-spinner to mid on, taking one. Pakistan need 84 from 62 balls with five wickets in hand.

39.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Theekshana sends down a full one on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz stays back in the crease and drives it to mid on for a single. Pakistan need 83 off 61 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.16.

39.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward to the full-length off-spin and places it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 82 off 60 balls at 8.2 an over.

End of over 40 (6 runs)

Arafat Minhas 5 (8)

Hasan Nawaz 13 (21)

Pakistan 244/5

Maheesh Theekshana 9-0-51-1

Dunith Wellalage 9-0-50-1

40.1

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, A full-length ball on off stump, Minhas stays in his crease and plays a defensive shot toward mid off, taking one. Pakistan need 81 off 59 balls.

40.2

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, Hasan Nawaz pushes it to mid off and no run comes of it. Pakistan need 81 off 58 balls.

40.3

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and works it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 80 off 57 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.42.

40.4

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full one on the stumps, Arafat Minhas comes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket for a single. Pakistan need 79 off 56 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.46.

40.5

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, pushed into the mid on region for one. Pakistan need 78 off 62 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate now 7.55.

40.6

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, good length on off stump, Minhas comes forward and cuts it toward point for one. Pakistan need 77 off 61 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 7.57.

End of over 41 (5 runs)

Arafat Minhas 8 (11)

Hasan Nawaz 15 (24)

Pakistan 249/5

Dasun Shanaka 5-0-35-0

Maheesh Theekshana 9-0-51-1

41.1

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on the stumps, Arafat comes forward and flicks it to short midwicket for one. Pakistan need 76 off 53 balls.

41.2

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, A full delivery on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 75 off 52, the required rate climbing at 8.65.

41.3

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on off stump, Arafat Minhas comes forward and opens the face to steer it inside out towards mid off for one.

41.4

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Wellalage drops it on a good length on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and drives it to mid off for one. Pakistan need 73 off 50 balls.

41.5

Dunith Wellalage to Arafat Minhas, 3 runs, Wellalage drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Arafat Minhas hangs back in the crease before swinging hard into a sloge sweep. The ball goes to short mid wicket, and they come back for three. Pakistan need 70 off 49 balls.

41.6

Dunith Wellalage to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Wellalage sends down a full one on off stump, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and places it toward short cover for a single. Pakistan need 69 off 48 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.62.

End of over 42 (8 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 18 (27)

Arafat Minhas 13 (14)

Pakistan 257/5

Dunith Wellalage 10-0-58-1

Dasun Shanaka 5-0-35-0

42.1

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, Hasan Nawaz pushes it to short cover and no run comes of it. Pakistan need 69 off 47 balls with five wickets in hand.

42.2

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Good length on off stump, fast bowling, Nawaz goes forward and drives it to short cover, where it is stopped. Pakistan 257/5, needing 69 off 46 balls at 9.0 an over.

42.3

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, Hasan Nawaz stays rooted in the crease and drives it to short cover, coming back for two. Pakistan need 67 off 45 with the required rate climbing.

42.4

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Good length on off stump, Nawaz comes forward and defends, stopping it towards short cover. Pakistan 259 for 5, needing 67 off 44 at 9.14.

42.5

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, back of a length on off stump, Nawaz stays in his crease and drives it to short mid wicket for one. Pakistan need 66 off 50 balls.

42.6

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, Four, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full length ball on off stump, Arafat Minhas goes forward and places it to short cover for four. Pakistan need 62 off 42 balls with five wickets in hand, required rate 8.86.

End of over 43 (7 runs)

Arafat Minhas 17 (15)

Hasan Nawaz 21 (32)

Pakistan 264/5

Dasun Shanaka 6-0-42-0

Dunith Wellalage 10-0-58-1

43.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Theekshana drops it on a good length on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and cuts it to slip for one. Pakistan need 61 off 41 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.93.

43.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, one run. Minhas hangs in the crease and plays the inside out shot, placing it to mid off for a single. Pakistan need 60 off 40 balls.

43.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, no run. Full and on off stump, off spin, and Nawaz stays rooted in the crease to defend it back down. Pakistan need 60 off 39, required rate 9.23.

43.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Hasan Nawaz hangs back in the crease and opens the face to steer the off-spinner inside out toward mid off for one. Pakistan need 59 off 38 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 9.32.

43.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 2 runs, Arafat Minhas goes forward and plays the inside out shot, picking up two. Pakistan need 57 off 37 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 9.24.

43.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward to the off-spin on a good length on the stumps and places it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 56 off 36 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 9.33.

End of over 44 (6 runs)

Arafat Minhas 21 (18)

Hasan Nawaz 23 (35)

Pakistan 270/5

Maheesh Theekshana 10-0-57-1

Dasun Shanaka 6-0-42-0

44.1

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward and plays a defensive shot to a good-length ball on off stump, placed toward mid off for one. Pakistan need 55 off 35 balls at 9.43 an over, with five wickets in hand.

44.2

Asitha Fernando to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, A full, straight one from Asitha Fernando, and Hasan Nawaz stays rooted in the crease and pushes it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 54 off 34, the asking rate climbing steeply.

44.3

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward to a full delivery on off stump and flicks it to mid on for one. Pakistan need 53 off 33 balls, with the required rate climbing steeply.

44.4

Asitha Fernando to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, A single for Hasan Nawaz, staying rooted in the crease as he sees off the fast bowler. Pakistan need 52 off 32 balls, the required rate climbing steeply.

44.5

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, Four, Arafat Minhas goes forward to a good-length ball on off stump and places it through mid off for four. Pakistan need 48 off 31, with the required rate at 9.29.

44.6

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando sends down a full one on off stump, Arafat Minhas comes forward and flicks it to mid on for two. Pakistan need 46 off 30, with the required rate climbing to 9.2.

End of over 45 (10 runs)

Arafat Minhas 29 (22)

Hasan Nawaz 25 (37)

Pakistan 280/5

Asitha Fernando 8-1-56-0

Maheesh Theekshana 10-0-57-1

45.1

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, Four, Hasan Nawaz goes forward and cuts it to point for four. Pakistan need 42 off 29 balls with five wickets in hand, required rate 8.69, and the chase stays tight.

45.2

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, Hasan Nawaz comes forward and plays a defensive shot to square leg, stopping the ball. They take one run.

45.3

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, 2 runs, A full, fast one on off stump, Arafat Minhas comes forward and places it toward short cover, taking two. Pakistan need 39 off 27 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 8.67.

45.4

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, Six, Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, SIX! Minhas goes forward and pulls the good-length ball on off stump, sending it to square leg. Pakistan need 33 off 26 now, the required rate climbing to 7.62.

45.5

Dasun Shanaka to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward and opens the face to steer the good-length ball on off stump through short cover for one. Pakistan need 32 off 25 balls.

45.6

Dasun Shanaka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka sends down a full delivery on off stump, Hasan Nawaz steps forward and flicks it to mid on for a single. Pakistan need 31 off 24 balls with five wickets in hand.

End of over 46 (15 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 31 (40)

Arafat Minhas 38 (25)

Pakistan 295/5

Dasun Shanaka 7-0-57-0

Asitha Fernando 8-1-56-0

46.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, A full delivery on off stump and Hasan Nawaz works it to short cover for one. Pakistan need 30 off 23 balls with five wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 7.83.

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46.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Arafat Minhas, 1 wide, Madushanka hits the back of a length on the stumps, Arafat Minhas comes forward and lets it go through. The umpire signals a wide, and Pakistan get an extra run.

46.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Arafat Minhas, Six, Arafat Minhas goes forward and drives a good-length ball from off stump, sending it to mid on for six. Pakistan need 23 off 22, with five wickets in hand.

46.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Arafat Minhas, 1 run, Arafat Minhas goes forward and pulls it away for a single. Pakistan need 22 off 21 balls with five wickets in hand.

46.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on the stumps, and Hasan Nawaz can only keep it out with no run coming from it.

46.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Madushanka drops it back of a length on off stump, Hasan Nawaz can't beat the field. Pakistan need 22 off 19.

46.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, Four, Hasan Nawaz stays rooted in the crease and punches a good-length ball from off stump toward short cover for four. Pakistan need 18 off 18 with five wickets in hand, and the chase looks comfortable.

End of over 47 (13 runs)

Hasan Nawaz 36 (44)

Arafat Minhas 45 (27)

Pakistan 308/5

Dilshan Madushanka 9-1-56-3

Dasun Shanaka 7-0-57-0

47.1

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, Six, Arafat Minhas goes forward and drives a good-length ball on off stump through mid off for six. Pakistan are comfortable in the chase, needing twelve off twenty-four with five wickets in hand.

47.2

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, Six, Arafat Minhas goes forward and launches it over mid on for six. Pakistan are 320 for 5, needing six more off 23 balls at a required rate of 1.57, and the chase is comfortable.

47.3

Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, Four, Arafat Minhas goes forward to a full-length ball on off stump and sends it through mid off for four. Pakistan need just two more.

47.4

Arafat Minhas c & b A Fernando 61 (31) Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, no run, c & b A Fernando, Asitha Fernando to Arafat Minhas, no run, out. Arafat Minhas departs for 61 off 31 balls, caught and bowled by Asitha Fernando, who holds on to the return chance after the batter hangs in the crease and goes inside out towards short mid wicket. Pakistan are 324 for 6 in 47.4 overs, needing 2 off 14 balls with 4 wickets in hand, and the required rate sits at 0.86. Asitha Fernando now has 1 wicket from his 8.4 overs for 72 runs.

47.5

Faheem Ashraf c M Theekshana b A Fernando 0 (1) Asitha Fernando to Faheem Ashraf, no run, c M Theekshana b A Fernando, Asitha Fernando to Faheem Ashraf, no run, and he's out! Faheem Ashraf goes for nought off one ball, caught by Maheesh Theekshana off Asitha Fernando. A good-length fast delivery on off stump, Faheem hangs in the crease and goes for the uppercut, but the ball goes to slip. Pakistan are 324 for 7, needing two runs off 13 balls with three wickets in hand.

47.6

Asitha Fernando to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Asitha Fernando sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, Shaheen Afridi stays in his crease and defends, stopping it towards mid off. No run.

End of over 48 (16 runs)

Shaheen Afridi 0 (1)

Hasan Nawaz 36 (44)

Pakistan 324/7

Asitha Fernando 9-1-72-2

Dilshan Madushanka 9-1-56-3

48.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, Madushanka sends down a good-length ball on off stump, Hasan Nawaz steps forward and places it toward slip for one. Pakistan need just one more run to seal the chase.

48.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Madushanka fires one back of a length on the stumps, Shaheen hangs in the crease and misses. No run.

48.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Shaheen Afridi, Six, Shaheen Afridi stays in his crease and pulls a fast, back-of-length ball on the stumps, sending it to square leg for six. Pakistan 331/7.

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