T20I · Fri, 9 Oct, 2026, 6:30 pm IST · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Eshan Malinga to Khawaja Nafay, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the off stump, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Imran Randhawa hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, no run, Eshan Malinga to Mohammad Imran Randhawa, no run. A full toss on the stumps, and the batter can only keep it out. Pakistan need three off nine, with four wickets in hand.
Eshan Malinga to Shadab Khan, no run, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Shadab Khan goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Nuwan Thushara, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Shadab Khan.
OUT: c N Thushara b E Malinga
Eshan Malinga to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Shadab Khan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Caught out!! fast ball fulltoss on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Sahan Arachchige. Leading to a soft dismissal.
OUT: c S Arachchige b N Thushara
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! bouncer lands right on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! knuckle ball, yorker, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits uppercut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to take carrom ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push to the short cover.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Khawaja Nafay, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Khawaja Nafay hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, Khawaja Nafay goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
Maheesh Theekshana to Khawaja Nafay, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Khawaja Nafay goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Saim Ayub, no run, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
OUT: b M Theekshana
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 leg bye, Chameera drops it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter can't get it away — they steal a leg bye as it rolls off the pad. Pakistan need 28 off 31, and with seven wickets in hand the required rate is barely above five.
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Saim Ayub, 2 runs, Saim Ayub hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Hasan Nawaz, no run, Caught out !! leg cutter, full length, on the leg stump, Hasan Nawaz goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Hasan Nawaz.
OUT: c K Mendis b D Chameera
Maheesh Theekshana to Hasan Nawaz, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Hasan Nawaz goes back to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Out LBW !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Maheesh Theekshana appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Maaz Sadaqat has to go back.
OUT: lbw b M Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! arm ball, back of length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga sends down a sharp delivery, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Eshan Malinga to Sahibzada Farhan, one run. Good length on off stump, worked away for a single.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run. Dropped catch
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays punch, towards the mid off for 1 run.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Dunith Wellalage to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the short cover.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Maaz Sadaqat no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run. Full length on off stump, and the batter can't get it away.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take slower ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! leg cutter, back of length, on the stumps. Maaz Sadaqat goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 2 runs, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run. Good length, wide of off stump, and Farhan lets it go through.
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! arm ball, back of length, on the stumps. Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes back and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the point.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to take off cutter of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Dasun Shanaka to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat goes back to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 bye, Bye !! outswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Dasun Shanaka to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Maaz Sadaqat, 1 run, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 1 run, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to take doosra of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sahibzada Farhan, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sahibzada Farhan goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maaz Sadaqat goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Eshan Malinga to Maaz Sadaqat, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maaz Sadaqat hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Eshan Malinga to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Fakhar Zaman hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman.
OUT: c K Mendis b E Malinga
Dushmantha Chameera to Sahibzada Farhan, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Sahibzada Farhan hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
