Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

That's back to back wins for Sri Lanka. Are they peaking at the right time? They were whitewashed in the ODIs, lost the first two games in the tri-series but have turned it around. Can they go onto win the final? Pakistan's unbeaten run comes to an end. They were on a high - having won their last 5 games in this format, but have lost one right before the final. Is this loss going to break the momentum or is it just a blip? All in all it makes the final an interesting contest. Join us on Saturday for that game. Until then, goodbye and stay safe..

Dasun Shanaka: Absolutely. As I said earlier, we are a much better side than what we showed before these last two couple of weeks. I’m very proud of the boys - the energy, the attitude, and the contributions from everyone was fantastic today. It started with the batting. Kamil played beautifully, showing his potential. He was unlucky in the previous game, but after talking to the coaches and senior players, he came out with clarity today. Others like Janith Liyanage, Mendis, and the middle order chipped in as well. In bowling, Chameera was outstanding - world-class performance. Wanindu also supported brilliantly. It was a true all-round effort. Definitely. We’re excited and ready (for the final).

Salman Agha: Yes, coming back from 40/4, chasing 180+ isn’t easy. We got ourselves into winning positions multiple times but just couldn’t finish. That’s disappointing. It was gettable. The pitch was good. But we didn’t start well with both bat and ball. We lost too many wickets in the powerplay, and we also conceded 50-plus in their powerplay. In T20 cricket, if you don’t start well in either department, you’re always chasing the game. It was nice to spend time at the crease, but I’d have preferred to take the team over the line. That’s what matters.

Dushmantha Chameera | Player of the Match: I’m very happy. My plan in the powerplay was simple: bowl straight, hit the wicket, and mix up the pace. Execution was key, and I managed to do that well. After the dew arrived, the pitch got better for batting, so my plan was clear - back my yorkers. I tried to stick to my strengths, hit the yorker lengths consistently and thankfully the execution was spot on.

21:41 Local Time, 16:41 GMT, 22:11 IST: Ufff! Who even writes these scripts? Pakistan looked buried early in their chase after Chameera ripped through the top order, striking thrice in his first two overs. Reeling in the powerplay, Pakistan found stability through captain Salman Agha, who dug in and partnered with Usman Khan for a crucial 50-run stand. Agha initially played the anchor’s role, but once Usman fell, he shifted gears and began finding the boundary with authority. His counterattack transformed the contest, reducing the equation to 22 off the final 12 deliveries. With Pakistan needing just 10 runs off the last over, the momentum and match were firmly in their grasp. But Chameera returned for one last act and delivered. Mixing yorkers with pinpoint accuracy, he shut down the scoring, kept Agha off strike and dragged Sri Lanka over the line. The result not only secured Sri Lanka’s place in the final but also ended Zimbabwe’s campaign. Presentations coming up..

Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Pakistan review! Faheem is given out LBW. He challenges the decision while on the run. The appeal was confident from Chameera and umpire Ahsan Raza obliged. There's a big inside edge. No need of the UltraEdge as well. Not Out

Another chat between Chameera and Shanaka. He's coming round the wicket to Faheem.. Third man and fine leg inside the ring

10 from the last over. Chameera to bowl. Can he defend this and take Sri Lanka to the final? Agha is on strike..

Now Sri Lanka's physio comes out with some magic spray for Malinga. He was hit on the left hand when attempting the catch.