PAK vs SL final: Shaheens set to chase 115 as Lions collapse in series decider

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s pacers and spinner confidently restricted the opponents in the ongoing PAK VS SL final match tonight. With Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissing top-order Pathum Nissanka for 11 in 2.4 overs, Shaheens bowlers created tougher momentum for the remaining batters, posting only 115 in 20 overs.

Shaheens won the toss and elected to field first in the Pak vs SL T20I Tri-Series final to restrict the opponents to a limited total, with match taking place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan Playing XI

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (C), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (C), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga

Earlier, Captain Salman Agha said that today’s surface is not the typical Rawalpindi pitch, but a total of 160 to 170 runs is still achievable. He added that the team simply needs to focus on playing good cricket, as it has the capability to defeat any opponent.

Salman Agha confirmed that the only change for this match is Shaheen’s return, while Wasim Junior has been rested.

Sri Lankan Captain Dasun Shanaka said that the cold weather will not pose any major challenge, as his team is accustomed to such conditions. He said they are fully prepared for the contest, adding that a score above 160 would give Sri Lanka an additional advantage.