Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Match Highlights & Live Updates

The match went down at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It was September 23, 2025. Pakistan and Sri Lanka both got there after losing their first Super Four games, so this game was a big deal for each of them.

Under Pressure

In matches like this, the pressure can really weigh on people – it's more than just how good someone is on the field. Pakistan was probably still bummed out after a loss to India, and Sri Lanka was beat up by Bangladesh.

Another defeat for them may have meant no finals. If either team wanted to compete, they needed to win. Pakistan's captain, Salman Ali Agha, got lucky to pick the side. The team chose to field first. It makes sense to take advantage of what Abu Dhabi tends to give bowlers early on.

Pakistan Starts Strong

• From the start, Pakistan intended to win.
• Shaheen Afridi took out both of Sri Lanka’s openers quickly. Kusal Mendis didn't score at all; he was out on the first ball.
• Then, Hussain Talat got two wickets in a row. That really messed with Sri Lanka's lineup, and a Super Four match means so much more.
• Pakistan wanted to take wickets early, stop any big partnership from forming, and always put Sri Lanka in a bad position.

Sri Lanka Fights Back

• Sri Lanka just had to get it together. It's hard, but they tried to get back in the game.
• Kamindu Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga managed to form a few solid partnerships as they helped Sri Lanka recover. Those guys stood up to Pakistan's bowlers.
• But, around the 10th over, Sri Lanka was already six wickets down. It's never good when your team is in this situation.
• Pakistan’s spin bowlers, like Abrar Ahmed, were accurate and did not let Sri Lanka recover quickly. That also meant they were good at taking wickets when Sri Lanka tried to take the lead.

Big Moments and Standout Players

A few of the players had really memorable games:

Hussain Talat: Getting those two wickets in the early game let Pakistan get ahead of the game.

Shaheen Afridi: He took out both openers from Sri Lanka, so that none of them had time to get comfortable. When he gets the ball to swing like that, he puts the other team under a lot of stress right now.

Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis: They showed they could face tough times. However, Sri Lanka steadily lost their wickets.

What Happened on the Field

Here are the important things that decided the game:

Bowling First: Pakistan picked an outcome by choosing to bowl first. And they were right to do so, since the beginning of the game always provides opportunities for the bowlers, who can move the ball in and out.

Taking Wickets Early Meant an Advantage: When one team faces an early collapse, they have to defend instead of competing.

Spinners Made a Big Difference: Pakistan planned to use the speed of the fast bowlers to give the batsmen a hard time, and then bring in spinners like Abrar Ahmed to keep them from scoring.

How the Game Looked at a Critical Point

After 12 overs, Sri Lanka was down at 80/6.

With getting some quick early wickets and stopping Sri Lanka from scoring many runs, Pakistan were ready to charge through the rest of the game. The pressure was on for Sri Lanka to defend what they had.

Predictions

Depending on how Sri Lanka does, the match looks like it will go one of two ways:

• A Defensive Total from Sri Lanka: Because they're short on wickets, they’ll have to believe in their bowlers if they want to defend the total and win. Pakistan will want to play consistently, defend their wickets, and meet the total.
• Full Collapse: Pakistan can bowl and eliminate Sri Lanka completely, which makes it easy on the batsmen. They can take their time and even let the heavy hitters play in the last few overs.
• This game matters a lot. Pakistan needs to find a way to come back and show it. Sri Lanka does not want to be left behind. They have to show up in the Super Four.

Key Things for Fans to Watch

• How will Kamindu Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga play under all this pressure?
• Will the Pakistani players keep pushing to increase pressure on their opponents?.
• Good fielding can affect the game and will do that.

Final Score

Pakistan began with great force while Sri Lanka struggled to hold their position. Sri Lanka will need to fight back or else fall behind.

This game lets the fans see that when a team takes the opportunity to attack early on, that team has the potential to secure a win. It is important to note that whether Sri Lanka will take a position at the top in the match will depend on Pakistan and how they show themselves at the top.