The Super-4 round of the Asia Cup 2025 has seen Pakistan secure its first win, defeating Sri Lanka in a closely contested match. This victory has injected fresh energy into Pakistan’s pursuit of a spot in the final. After Sri Lanka’s innings of 133, Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hussain Talat, put in a strong performance. Talat then shone with the bat, remaining unbeaten at 32, and, alongside Mohammad Nawaz, secured the win with a partnership of 58 runs. Pakistan now holds 2 points, placing them second in the points table. Their net run rate is 0.226, behind India (0.689) and ahead of Bangladesh (0.121). Sri Lanka’s chances are fading, having suffered two consecutive losses in the Super-4 stage. They now depend on other results to stay in the tournament.
