Abu Dhabi, (UNI) Hussain Talat’s all-round brilliance and Mohammad Nawaz’s explosive finishing powered Pakistan to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the 15th Match of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here today.

Sri Lanka will be knocked out if India beat Bangladesh tomorrow. That would also confirm India a spot in the final.

Talat starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 32 off 30 balls while taking two crucial wickets for 18 runs. He laid the platform for Pakistan’s chase of 134, combining aggressive strokeplay with smart running between the wickets.

Talat’s crisp boundaries and well-timed sixes off Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana kept the required run rate comfortably under control and set the stage for Nawaz’s late fireworks.

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