Pakistan loses to Sri Lanka in Super Sixes final

HONG KONG: Sri Lanka won the Hong Kong Super Sixes title, after beating Pakistan by three wickets. This is the second title for the winning team.

Pakistan merely managed to set a target of 73 runs for Sri Lanka who chased it down in five overs. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pakistan, batting first, was bowled out for 72 runs.

From the green team, Mohammad Akhlaq scored 48 runs, but other players lagged behind. Faheem Ashraf managed to scored only 13 runs and Aamer Yamin went pack to the pavilion after adding only six runs to the total.

In pursuit of the target, Sri Lanka made a cautious start but achieved the target with relative ease. Sri Lanka’s Sandoon Veerakudi scored 34 runs and captain Lahuru Madhushanka scored 19 runs.

Earlier, Pakistan team had shown an impressive performance against Australia in the semi-final with Asif Ali and Mohammad Akhlaq both totalling 32 runs each, of only 8 and 10 balls, respectively.

However, in the final game of the tournament, Pakistan team failed to make a mark and lost to Sri Lanka.

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