Pakistan vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: PAK beat SL by 5 runs, book final berth
Pakistan Shaheens will take on Bangladesh in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 on November 23.
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PAK vs SL Asia Cup rising stars sf
In a nail-biting finish, Pakistan Shaheens booked their place in the Asia Cup Rising Stars final, defeating Sri Lanka Rising Stars by just five runs. Set a target of 154, Sri Lanka fought valiantly but fell short at 148/9 in 20 overs. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the final on November 23.
Sri Lanka began strongly, with Vishen Halambage and Nuwanidu Fernando putting on an early 46-run partnership. Halambage’s aggressive strokeplay, including a towering six and crisp boundaries, kept Sri Lanka in contention. However, disciplined bowling from Pakistan’s Saad Masood, Shahid Aziz, and Sufiyan Muqeem struck crucial blows. Masood trapped Nishan Madushka LBW and later dismissed Sahan Arachchige, while Muqeem accounted for Ramesh Mendis, Ramesh, and key lower-order wickets, ending with figures of 3/4.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, combining tight lines with timely wickets. Shahid Aziz was particularly economical, conceding just four runs in his final over while picking up a wicket. Ubaid Shah, Garuka Sanketh, and Pramod Madushan also bowled effectively, preventing Sri Lanka from finding boundaries at regular intervals. Despite Rathnayaka’s late resistance and some well-placed singles and boundaries, the Rising Stars struggled to accelerate, especially after the 15th over when wickets fell at regular intervals.
Sri Lanka needed 21 off the last two overs, but Pakistan’s composed attack held firm. The tight bowling, coupled with smart field placements, ensured that the lower-order could only manage singles and scattered boundaries. Rathnayaka’s efforts were valiant, but ultimately insufficient, as Pakistan Shaheens sealed a tense five-run victory.
This thrilling semi-final highlighted Pakistan’s bowling depth and tactical discipline, setting up a tantalizing final against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka, despite strong individual performances, were undone by regular wickets and an inability to find consistent boundaries under pressure.
Pakistan A vs Sri Lanka A Playing 11
Sri Lanka A Playing 11: Nishan Madushka(w), Vishen Halambage, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage(c), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Garuka Sanketh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Pakistan A playing 11: Mohammad Naeem, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori (WK), Yasir Khan, Mohammad Faiq, Irfan Khan (C), Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Shahzad, Shahid Aziz, Ahmed Daniyal, Sufiyan Muqeem.
11:32 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Pakistan book their spot in the final!
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 runs as they book their place in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars and will face Bangladesh in the final on November 23.
11:23 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: 15 runs needed off the last over!
Sri Lanka need 15 runs off the last 6 deliveries to make it to the final tonight.
11:18 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Can Rathnayaka pull it off?
Rathnayaka is getting some boundaries for his side with theteam now needing 21 runs off the last two overs.
11:10 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: SL 108/8 after 16 overs!
In overs 15 and 16, Sri Lanka Rising Stars struggled to add runs against disciplined Pakistan Shaheens bowling. Sufiyan Muqeem kept things tight in the 15th over, claiming his third wicket of the innings as Traveen Mathew managed only a leg-bye and a single, while Milan Priyanath Rathnayake rotated strike with a couple of singles. In the 16th, Shahid Aziz returned to the attack and maintained pressure, conceding just four runs. Rathnayake and Mathew worked the singles carefully, with a wide being the only extra. By the end of the overs, Sri Lanka were eight wickets down at 108, still short of accelerating the innings.
11:01 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: All PAK for now!
As Sri Lanka lost their 8th wicket, SL look to somehow get to a respectable total now as the victory seems like a far fetched item for them now. Pakistan bowlers have taken wickets at regular intervals, keeping SL at 101/8 in 14 overs. SL need 53 to win in the last 6 overs now.
10:52 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: SL struggling in the middle!
In the 11th and 12th overs, Pakistan bowlers maintained tight control as Sri Lanka’s lower order struggled to score. Saad Masood struck first, dismissing Sahan Arachchige for 5, caught brilliantly by Yasir Khan, bringing Pakistan’s disciplined bowling into focus. Milan Priyanath Rathnayake and Pramod Madushan rotated the strike with singles and managed a few boundaries, but boundaries were rare, and runs came mostly through well-placed singles and twos. Extras in the form of wides added minimal relief to Sri Lanka. Ubaid Shah also bowled economically, keeping the pressure on the batters. Pakistan’s attack ensured wickets and restricted the scoring rate, leaving Sri Lanka at 93-7, still far from a competitive total.
10:48 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Masood delivers again!
Masood gets another wicket as Arachchige makes way. Caught at point after a leading edge. SL 90/7 now.
10:42 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: SL losing their 6th wicket!
In the 10th over of Sri Lanka A’s innings, Sufiyan Muqeem bowled a tight and effective spell, conceding just 2 runs while claiming a crucial wicket. The over began with dot balls to Sahan Arachchige, who was unable to score off Muqeem’s disciplined bowling. Milan Priyanath Rathnayake managed a single to cover, bringing him to the crease. The key moment came when Ramesh Mendis was bowled for a duck, beaten completely by Muqeem’s delivery, giving him his third wicket of the innings. Sri Lanka A moved to 80/6, with Muqeem continuing to apply pressure on the middle and lower order.
10:29 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Halambage out!
Sri Lanka lose their 4th wicket on the night as Halambage is dismissed via LBW courtesy of Muqeem.
10:14 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Rising Stars SF 2: SL 59/2 after 5 overs!
In the fifth over of the innings, Shahid Aziz bowled effectively but was hit for 14 runs by Vishen Halambage and Nuwanidu Fernando. The over featured singles, a six, and a boundary from byes, keeping Sri Lanka A at 60/2. Aziz ended the over with figures of 1-0-13-1.
In the fourth over, Saad Masood maintained tight lines, conceding just five runs. He started with dot balls, allowed a single, and then trapped Nishan Madushka LBW for 6, giving Masood his first wicket of the innings. Nuwanidu Fernando joined Vishen at the crease as Sri Lanka A moved to 46/2 after four overs.
10:06 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asa Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Masood strikes!
Masood strikes as Madushka loses his wicket in the powerplay as well. SL lose thier 2nd wicket on the night.
9:57 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asa Cup Rising Stars SF 2: Aziz gets Croospulle!
Aziz gets his wicket as Croospulle walks back with SL losing their 2nd wicket
9:53 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asa Cup Rising Stars SF 2: 17 runs from the over!
Over Summary wd 4 wd 6 4 1 0 0; SL 17/0 after 1 over; Croospulle 15 (4) Halambage 0 (2)
Ubaid continues the attack for Pakistan and concedes 17 runs from the over.
9:47 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asa Cup Rising Stars SF 2: 2nd innings begins!
2nd innings begins as SL openers come out to chase down the 154-run target on the night.
9:34 PM
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asa Cup Rising Stars SF 2: PAK set 154-run target for SL!
PAK manage to post 153/9 in their 20 overs and have given their bowlers a decent total to compete with.
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First Published: Nov 21 2025 | 7:00 PM IST