In the Tri-Series 2025, Pakistan secured a splendid victory, defeating Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. Mohammad Nawaz restricted Sri Lanka to 128 by taking three wickets. In the chase, Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten 80 runs, guiding Pakistan to an easy win.
PAK vs SL: In the Tri-Series 2025, Pakistan registered a one-sided victory, defeating Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. Sri Lanka, after winning the toss, opted to bat first but struggled from the outset. The top order and middle order collapsed one after another, and the entire team could only manage 128 runs in 20 overs. Playing big shots proved difficult, and partnerships failed to materialize, preventing Sri Lanka from escaping the pressure.
Liyanage's Struggle
For Sri Lanka, only Janith Liyanage managed to put up a fight. He scored 41 runs, attempting to guide the team towards a respectable total. Apart from him, no other batsman could reach the 25-run mark. Pakistan's precise bowling line and length exposed Sri Lanka's weaknesses, and the team failed to find its rhythm throughout the match.
Nawaz's Incisive Bowling
Pakistan's bowling proved to be the greatest strength in this victory. Mohammad Nawaz kept the Sri Lankan batsmen in check with his quick and sharp spin bowling. He completely dismantled the middle order by taking three crucial wickets. The fast bowlers built pressure early on, which later benefited the spinners. The controlled performance of the entire bowling unit restricted Sri Lanka to a low score.
Farhan's Unbeaten 80-Run Knock
Chasing the target, Pakistan's top order displayed confidence. Opener Saim Ayub contributed 20 runs, providing a solid start to the team. Subsequently, Sahibzada Farhan took charge of the innings, scoring an unbeaten 80 runs off 45 balls to finish the match. His innings included 6 fours and 5 sixes. Babar Azam was dismissed after scoring 16 runs, but Farhan remained firm at one end, and Pakistan easily chased down the target.
Farhan's Stellar Year in T20 Cricket
Sahibzada Farhan is currently showcasing excellent form in T20 cricket. In 2025, he has so far scored 1730 T20 runs, including four centuries and 11 half-centuries. He has become the first Pakistani player to hit over 100 sixes in a calendar year. In T20Is, he has scored 762 runs in 32 matches, with six half-centuries. After being in and out of the team previously, he has now become a b asset for Pakistan's T20 squad.
