Pakistan (138/5) edge past Sri Lanka (133/8) by 5 wickets in Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2025

[jamie smith fan]

Decent bowling from thushara

 

[sweep_shot]

gets decent swing though

He has little pace but swings it well.

He actually has had a great tournament. Took lots of wickets.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Fakhar all over the place

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

SL were so better in group stage, didn't expect this from them

Sri Lanka are a very erratic team, you can't expect anything from them

Prior to the start of the tournament they lost a T20I to Zimbabwe. Even in the group stages they nearly lost to Hong Kong

 

[sweep_shot]

SL were so better in group stage, didn't expect this from them

They are very inconsistent.

 

[khyberlion]

Please don’t be fooled by this 120 kph trundler. He would go to places against proper sides

He's truly a mediocre player. Can't bat or bowl.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Peach from chameera

 

[cricfan432]

I guess we should open with farhan and fakhar in odis too, saim one down.

 

[gazza619]

Kick out Waqar!!

 

[sweep_shot]

SL are keeping it tight.

PAK - 4/0 (1.2 overs).

 

[stani_pak]

good bowling by sri lanka so far

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Pakistan need to see off this new ball spell from Thushara and Chameera, then it should be smooth sailing

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What's the point of Theekshana if you don't bowl him in the PP?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Flush on the helmet

SL review

 

[sweep_shot]

Kick out Waqar!!

To be fair, I don't mind Wasim and Waqar. Better than having Isa Guha or some other quota commentator.

 

[gazza619]

This doesnt look like an easy target at all!!!

 

[pillionrider]

Waqar enjoying the venom from Chameera. Rare occasion to enjoy his commentary.

 

[sweep_shot]

That was a nasty bouncer. Fakhar was hit hard on the helmet. I hope he is okay.

 

[gazza619]

To be fair, I don't mind Wasim and Waqar. Better than having Isa Guha or some other quota commentator.

Why? Isha is good

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Sri Lanka are a very erratic team, you can't expect anything from them

Prior to the start of the tournament they lost a T20I to Zimbabwe. Even in the group stages they nearly lost to Hong Kong

Lol they are the real unpredictables now

 

[sweep_shot]

That was a poor review from SL. It didn't look out. They burned a review.

 

[cricfan432]

Hasan nawaz for fakhar?

 

[gazza619]

SL pacers showing how to bowl with the new ball.

 

[Energy]

If Pakistan don't get ahead of the rate, Theekshana and Hasaranga will gobble up the wickets after the powerplay.

 

[pillionrider]

Why? Isha is good

His default is to hate anything remotely connected to India. He thinks it endears him to Pakistanis

 

[Asad T]

Hasan nawaz for fakhar?

nah, fakhar looked really good vs india -- need that type of fire

also have have different roles

 

[jamie smith fan]

Hasan nawaz for fakhar?

Fakhar is done ino

 

[sweep_shot]

Fakhar was hit on the head very hard. There was helmet but that was nasty.

I hope he is okay.

I was once hit like this. But, near the ear (not head).

 

[RidiculousMan]

World did miss Chameera

 

[pillionrider]

nah, fakhar looked really good vs india -- need that type of fire

also have have different roles

Yup. Fakhar is a must-have.

 

[Asad T]

why did it take them so long to get a new helmet

should have been brought out first thing

 

[Deewana Mastana]

why did it take them so long to get a new helmet

should have been brought out first thing

They don't want to be proactive

 

[jamie smith fan]

I dont think fakhar is gonna last till 2026 wc

 

[sweep_shot]

World did miss Chameera

Chameera is very pacy and he is tall also. He gets that natural bounce.

Reminds me of a faster version of Nuwan Zoysa.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Chameera owning fakhar here

 

[Asad T]

wow Rauf 45% above 140 clicks

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Fakhar looking out of sorts

Should've let Haris come out instead

 

[jamie smith fan]

wow Rauf 45% above 140 clicks

Rauf means raftaar

 

[Nasty Naz]

Our batters can't even get the bat on ball lol...

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Flukey boundary

 

[jamie smith fan]

Fakhar looking out of sorts

Should've let Haris come out instead

He will be gone in 2-3 balls

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 8/0 (2 overs).

126 to win from 108 balls.

 

[NeVerMind]

He has swelling on his head...needs to be substituted

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Rauf means raftaar

Same raftaar it goes to the fence too

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

not a good start to chase low total. It has always been the case with PCT. no matter the era

 

[cricfan432]

Its a must win game for pak, otherwise i see comparisions being made to india pak 2024 wc game by rizbar fans

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Hope Fakhar is okay. That looked like a nasty blow

 

[Deewana Mastana]

He has swelling on his head...needs to be substituted

That's why I said he should've gone back and have Haris up at 3

 

[ads101]

If you go out due to injury can you come back later if needed? Not sure fakhar should just continue here.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Pakistan in panic mode already.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Fakhar should be substituted out. He was hit very hard.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Same raftaar it goes to the fence too

Bowling at 140+ he has an er of just 5.81 in t20Is

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

not a good start to chase low total. It has always been the case with PCT. no matter the era

You have to give some respect to the bowling too. The ball is moving around considerably

 

[sweep_shot]

If you go out due to injury can you come back later if needed? Not sure fakhar should just continue here.

I believe there is concussion substitution available.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Fakhar should walk off.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

This is where the coach should step up and send a strong message that he should come back no point carrying if you're not well

 

[Asad T]

He has swelling on his head...needs to be substituted

yeah, Cliffy looks concerned, but Fakhar is that type of player who will not back down

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Farhan. Good shot.

 

[jamie smith fan]

If you go out due to injury can you come back later if needed? Not sure fakhar should just continue here.

Concussion substitutes exist.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

You have to give some respect to the bowlers too. The ball is swinging

like i said its always been the case with Pak no matter the conditions. Last t20 asia cup we struggled to chase 130 Against AFG

 

[sweep_shot]

yeah, Cliffy looks concerned, but Fakhar is that type of player who will not back down

Since target is not huge, I think he should go off the ground.

 

[cricfan432]

Need big pp, might be hard chase against spinnera

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Does Pak need to win this by a certain number of balls to spare to get their NRR better and to have any chance

 

[ads101]

I believe there is concussion substitution available.

But is that someone else in the squad isn’t it? Fakhar might not be concussed but he also might be ok to bat again a bit later instead of toughing it out.

 

[saabir]

This Farhaan can hit sixes effortlessly. He need to improve his strike rotation. He can be good one for white ball cricket

 

[Nasty Naz]

Farhan is really good at that shot down the ground vs pacers. I would like to see him use it more often. He's got the power to make the pacers pay anytime they pitch it up.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

If Fakhar is concussed---and it looks like he is---he really shouldn't be out there batting

 

[sweep_shot]

But is that someone else in the squad isn’t it? Fakhar might not be concussed but he also might be ok to bat again a bit later instead of toughing it out.

If concussion substitution takes place, Fakhar can't return. The substitution is permanent.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six from Farhan. He is in good form.

 

[Kianig89]

Abrar superb effort should not be wasted , batsmen better turn up

 

[jamie smith fan]

Omg Farhaan is a six machine

 

[cricfan432]

Farhan has booked his spot for odis

 

[stani_pak]

Farhan in some good six hitting form

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

like i said its always been the case with Pak no matter the conditions. Last t20 asia cup we struggled to chase 130 Against AFG

Its the third over bro, chill out. Not like score is 11-3

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 26/0 (2.5 overs).

Cruising.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Abrar superb effort should not be wasted , batsmen better turn up

Farhaan is doing that.
Why dont u post much these days??

 

[CricVet]

That is what I want to see from Pak - the shot played on ball 5 in the 3rd over- 4 with pure timing

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Should be the end of Thushara

 

[pillionrider]

This Farhan guy has obviously done something wrong in the past to polarize Pak fans. First time watching him this tournament and he's had a banger. At least during the first 10 overs.

 

[Ali Active]

Fakhar should walk off