Sri Lanka humble Pakistan in last Super-4 clash

KABUL (Pajhwok): Sri Lanka have humbled Pakistan by five wickets in the last Super-4 clash of the Asia Cup at the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

Opener Pathum Nissanka slammed an unbeaten half-century to complement a superb bowling show as Sri Lanka overcame a shaky start to beat Pakistan by five wickets.

Chasing a paltry 122 in the dress rehearsal ahead of Sunday’s, Sri Lanka were reduced to 29/3 inside five overs but the 24-year-old Nissanka held the innings together with his unbeaten 55 off 48 balls, according to the Indian Express.

Mystery spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Sri Lankan’s brilliant bowling effort with a three-wicket haul as Pakistan were bundled out for 121 in 19.1 overs.

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