Pakistan Thrashes Sri Lanka by 7 Wickets: Farhan Shines in Tri-Nation Series 2025
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Rawalpindi: In a dominant display of power hitting and spin wizardry, Pakistan secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Match 3 of the Tri-Nation Series 2025. Led by a blistering knock from Sahibzada Farhan and a disciplined bowling attack, the Men in Green chased down the target with ease, boosting their Net Run Rate significantly.
🚀 Match Highlights at a Glance
- Result: Pakistan won by 7 Wickets (with 27 balls remaining).
- Hero of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan (80* off 45 balls).
- Game Changer: Mohammad Nawaz (3 wickets for 16 runs).
1. The Chase: Sahibzada Farhan's Masterclass
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the explosive batting of opener Sahibzada Farhan. While chasing a modest target of 129, Farhan ensured there were no nerves in the Pakistani camp. He attacked the Sri Lankan seamers early, utilizing the powerplay to perfection.
Farhan remained unbeaten on 80*, striking the ball at a rate of 177.7. He was ably supported by Saim Ayub (20) and Babar Azam (16), but it was Farhan who anchored the innings, hitting boundaries at will against Dushmantha Chameera and Dasun Shanaka.
2. Sri Lanka's Batting Collapse
Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka struggled to post a competitive total on a surface that offered some turn. Restricted to 128-7 in their 20 overs, the visitors failed to build partnerships.
- Janith Liyanage was the lone warrior, scoring a fighting 41* (38).
- Kusal Perera started well with 25 (19) but fell just as he looked dangerous.
- The middle order crumbled against the spin of Mohammad Nawaz and Abrar Ahmed.
3. Full Match Scorecard Analysis
Here is the breakdown of the key performances from Match 3:
🏏 Pakistan Batting (Target: 129)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farhan | 80* | 45 | 177.7 |
| Saim Ayub | 20 | 18 | 111.1 |
| Babar Azam | 16 | 22 | 72.7 |
⚾ Pakistan Bowling (Overs: 20)
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Nawaz | 4.0 | 3-16 | 4.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 2.0 | 1-15 | 7.50 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4.0 | 1-28 | 7.00 |
What This Means for the Series
This win places Pakistan in a strong position to reach the finals. Their Net Run Rate has improved drastically thanks to finishing the game in just 15.3 overs. Sri Lanka will need to go back to the drawing board to fix their middle-order batting issues before the next clash.
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November 22, 2025
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