Pakistan Wins T20I Tri-Series 2025 Final vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan secured the T20I Tri-Series 2025 title with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 29. The hosts chased down a modest target of 115 in 18.4 overs, wrapping up a dominant campaign that included just one loss in the tournament.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bowl first on a spin-friendly pitch, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Sri Lanka started promisingly, reaching 84 for two in 10.3 overs after opener Kamil Mishara anchored the innings with 59 off 47 balls, featuring two fours and four sixes. Pathum Nissanka contributed 11 before falling early to Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Kusal Mendis added 14 in a 64-run partnership with Mishara.

The momentum shifted dramatically as Pakistan's spinners triggered a collapse. Sri Lanka lost their remaining eight wickets for just 16 runs, folding at 114 in 19.1 overs. Mohammad Nawaz led the charge with figures of three for 17 in four overs, dismissing Mendis, Janith Liyanage and Wanindu Hasaranga. Shaheen Afridi, returning from injury, claimed three for 18, including the early breakthrough and cleaning up the tail. Abrar Ahmed took two for...