Series #1766717947206
26/12/2025 - 03:18 AM
SR

Sri Lanka T20

162/720.0 Overs
VS
PA

Pakistan T20

164/214.0 Overs

Sri Lanka T20 won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchPathum Nissanka

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Pakistan T20 Inning

162/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Sahibzada Farhan
b Dushmantha Chameera 350060.0
S
Saim Ayub
b Maheesh Theekshana231612143.8
B
Babar Azam
c Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana231620143.8
S
Salman Agha
lbw Maheesh Theekshana15161193.8
F
Fakhar Zaman
not out654173158.5
U
Usman Khan
b Wanindu Hasaranga340075.0
M
Mohammed Nawaz
c Pathum Nissanka b Dushmantha Chameera 171510113.3
F
Faheem Ashraf
b Dasun Shanaka 02000.0
S
Shaheen Shah Afridi Striker
not out10501200.0
Extras3 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 2)
Total162/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
E
Eshan Malinga
4.003308.25
D
Dushmantha Chameera
4.002726.75
M
Maheesh Theekshana
4.002736.75
J
Janith Liyanage
3.0030010.00
W
Wanindu Hasaranga
3.002016.67
D
Dasun Shanaka
2.0023111.50
Fielding Highlights
Kusal Mendis
1 C
Pathum Nissanka
1 C

Partnerships

Sahibzada Farhan & Saim Ayub
Sahibzada Farhan 3 · Saim Ayub 8
11 (11b)
Babar Azam & Saim Ayub
Babar Azam 7 · Saim Ayub 15
22 (14b)
Salman Agha & Babar Azam
Salman Agha 13 · Babar Azam 16
29 (25b)
Fakhar Zaman & Salman Agha
Fakhar Zaman 17 · Salman Agha 2
19 (12b)
Usman Khan & Fakhar Zaman
Usman Khan 3 · Fakhar Zaman 10
14 (11b)
Mohammed Nawaz & Fakhar Zaman
Mohammed Nawaz 17 · Fakhar Zaman 21
38 (29b)
Fakhar Zaman & Faheem Ashraf
Fakhar Zaman 11 · Faheem Ashraf 0
11 (6b)
Fakhar Zaman & Shaheen Shah Afridi
Fakhar Zaman 6 · Shaheen Shah Afridi 10
17 (12b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Janith Liyanage
8 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
4
Over 19Wanindu Hasaranga
9 Runs
0
0
1
2
6
0
Over 18Dasun Shanaka
1 Wkt11 Runs
6
0
4
1
0
W
Over 17Dushmantha Chameera
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
4
0
1
2
W
Over 16Dasun Shanaka
12 Runs
1
4
1
4
0
2
Over 15Wanindu Hasaranga
7 Runs
1
1
1
0
3
1
Over 14Eshan Malinga
8 Runs
4
0
1
1
2
0
Over 13Wanindu Hasaranga
1 Wkt4 Runs
W
0
0
2
2
0
Over 12Eshan Malinga
7 Runs
1
0
2
4
0
0
Over 11Maheesh Theekshana
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
W
1
1
1
4
Over 10Janith Liyanage
14 Runs
1
6
0
6
0
1
Over 9Maheesh Theekshana
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
W
0
2
1
1
Over 8Janith Liyanage
9 Runs
2
2
0
0
2
3
Over 7Maheesh Theekshana
11 Runs
0
0
6
Wd
1
2
1
Over 6Dushmantha Chameera
5 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
1
Over 5Maheesh Theekshana
1 Wkt5 Runs
W
0
0
1
4
0
Over 4Dushmantha Chameera
9 Runs
0
1
4
1
1
2
Over 3Eshan Malinga
13 Runs
6
0
6
0
0
1
Over 2Dushmantha Chameera
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
4
0
1
W
0
Over 1Eshan Malinga
5 Runs
1
0
2
1
0
1

Sri Lanka T20 Inning

164/214.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Pathum Nissanka Striker
not out8349122169.4
K
Kamil Mishara
b Mohammed Nawaz291740170.6
K
Kusal Mendis
b Mohammed Nawaz20703285.7
P
Pavan Rathnayake
not out261141236.4
Extras6 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 6)
Total164/2 (14.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Mohammed Nawaz
3.001826.00
S
Shaheen Shah Afridi
2.0022011.00
S
Salman Mirza
2.0026013.00
A
Abrar Ahmed
3.0038012.67
F
Faheem Ashraf
2.0027013.50
S
Salman Agha
2.0027013.50

Partnerships

Pathum Nissanka & Kamil Mishara
Pathum Nissanka 62 · Kamil Mishara 29
91 (51b)
Kusal Mendis & Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis 20 · Pathum Nissanka 4
28 (10b)
Pavan Rathnayake & Pathum Nissanka
Pavan Rathnayake 26 · Pathum Nissanka 17
45 (23b)
Match Timeline15 Overs
Over 15Mohammed Nawaz
0 Runs
Over 14Salman Agha
15 Runs
1
4
0
2
4
4
Over 13Mohammed Nawaz
9 Runs
0
0
1
1
1
6
Over 12Salman Agha
14 Runs
4
1
4
4
0
1
Over 11Mohammed Nawaz
1 Wkt7 Runs
W
1
3
1
0
2
Over 10Abrar Ahmed
23 Runs
6
6
6
0
1
4
Over 9Mohammed Nawaz
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
1
W
1
4
0
Over 8Faheem Ashraf
13 Runs
2
4
4
0
1
2
Over 7Abrar Ahmed
9 Runs
1
2
1
0
4
1
Over 6Faheem Ashraf
14 Runs
1
4
0
4
4
1
Over 5Abrar Ahmed
6 Runs
1
0
1
2
2
0
Over 4Salman Mirza
16 Runs
4
0
4
0
4
4
Over 3Shaheen Shah Afridi
12 Runs
6
0
6
0
0
0
Over 2Salman Mirza
10 Runs
2
1
4
0
1
2
Over 1Shaheen Shah Afridi
10 Runs
0
1
1
4
4
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Sri Lanka T20 vs Pakistan T20 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 WC 1 • Sri Lanka T20 won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 326 runs & 9 wickets
Pakistan T20 Top Batter: Fakhar Zaman — 65 (41b, 7x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Maheesh Theekshana — 3/27 (4.0 ov)
Sri Lanka T20 Top Batter: Pathum Nissanka — 83 (49b, 12x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Mohammed Nawaz — 2/18 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Pathum Nissanka & Kamil Mishara — 91 runs (51b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka T20) — 127.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC 1, Sri Lanka T20 took on Pakistan T20 on Dec 26, 2025, 03:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka T20 won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 326 runs and 9 wickets fall between Pakistan T20 (162/7 in 20.0 overs) and Sri Lanka T20 (164/2 in 14.0 overs).

2. Pakistan T20 Innings Breakdown (162/7)

Batting in the first innings, Pakistan T20 finished on 162/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan T20 accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Fakhar Zaman spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 41 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 158.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Saim Ayub, who contributed 23 runs off 16 deliveries, while Babar Azam added 23 (16b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Maheesh Theekshana led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Dushmantha Chameera (2/27 in 4.0 overs).

3. Sri Lanka T20 Chase & Second Innings Summary (164/2)

Pursuing a target of 163 runs for victory, Sri Lanka T20 recorded 164/2 in 14.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.71 runs per over. Pathum Nissanka anchored the chase for Sri Lanka T20 with 83 runs from 49 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 169.4), alongside Kamil Mishara who chipped in with 29 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Mohammed Nawaz delivered a key spell of 2/18 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with 0/22 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara (Sri Lanka T20), who combined for 91 runs off 51 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kusal Mendis making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka T20) topped the match rankings with 127.0 total points, followed closely by Maheesh Theekshana (121.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pathum Nissanka .