Pakistan sealed the T20I Tri-Series title with a solid 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final played under lights at Rawalpindi on 29 November 2025. Strong bowling, controlled batting, and match-winning performances ensured Pakistan chased down the modest target of 115 with 8 balls to spare.
Sri Lanka Innings – Early Momentum Lost After Mishara’s Heroics
Sri Lanka started aggressively in the powerplay, scoring 56 runs for the loss of one wicket.
They reached 50 runs in just 5.3 overs, with Kamil Mishara leading the charge.
Mishara and Kusal Mendis built a 50-run stand off 35 balls.
At the 10-over mark, Sri Lanka were well-set at 81/1, with Mishara on 48.
Soon after, Mishara brought up a confident 50 off 37 balls, hitting 2 fours and 4 sixes.
However, the innings collapsed dramatically after the 13th over:
A Pakistan review against MDKJ Perera resulted in a wicket at 13.2 overs.
Sri Lanka managed 100 runs in 13.3 overs, but wickets kept tumbling.
The batting lineup folded completely, losing 9 wickets for just 33 runs, finishing at 114 all out in 19.1 overs.
E. Malinga remained not out on 0 as the innings ended.
Pakistan Innings – Sensible Chase Led by Top Order
Pakistan began the chase cautiously, scoring 32 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket.
They reached 50 runs in 7.5 overs, keeping control of the game.
At the 10-over drinks break, Pakistan stood at 71/1, with Saim Ayub on 34 and Babar Azam on 13.
A review at 15.2 overs saw Agha Salman dismissed, but Pakistan were already near the target.
Pakistan crossed 100 runs in 15.5 overs, needing just 15 more for victory.
Despite a few late wickets, the chase remained comfortable. Pakistan wrapped up the game at:
118/4 in 18.4 overs, winning by 6 wickets.
From the 17.1-over mark, Kamil Mishara also took over wicketkeeping duties for Sri Lanka, replacing Kusal Mendis.
Match Awards
Man of the Match: Mohammad Nawaz
Man of the Series: Mohammad Nawaz
His all-round brilliance throughout the series and in the final played a major role in Pakistan's title win.