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Sri Lanka Stuns Pakistan to Reach T20 Final!
27 Nov
Summary
- Chameera's 4-20 propelled Sri Lanka to victory.
- Kamil Mishara scored 76 runs to anchor Sri Lanka's total.
- Pakistan's chase fell short by six runs despite a strong partnership.
Sri Lanka has advanced to the T20 tri-series final following a dramatic six-run victory over Pakistan. The decisive performance saw fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera deliver a stellar spell, claiming 4 wickets for 20 runs. This bowling effort restricted Pakistan to 178-7 in their chase of Sri Lanka's 184-5, a total built on Kamil Mishara's aggressive 76 off 48 balls.
Chameera's impact was felt early and late in Pakistan's innings. He claimed crucial wickets during the powerplay and returned for the final over to defend 10 runs. Despite captain Salman Ali Agha's career-best unbeaten 63 and Usman Khan's 33, Pakistan's chase faltered. A late 70-run partnership between Agha and Mohammad Nawaz provided a glimmer of hope, but it wasn't enough.
Earlier, Mishara and Kusal Mendis (40) provided Sri Lanka with a brisk start. Although Mendis was dismissed, Mishara continued to score freely, laying the foundation for a competitive total. Janith Liyanage and captain Dasun Shanaka added crucial late runs, ultimately proving sufficient for Sri Lanka to defend and secure their place in the final.
