DUBAI; Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Super Four of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Friday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, thanks to a masterful all-around effort.

Sri Lanka bowled out Pakistan for 121 in 19.1 overs thanks to the effective bowling of spinners Wanindu Hasaranga (3/21) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/21). In addition to Hasaranga and Theekshana, Sri Lanka's other effective bowlers included Pramod Madushan (2/21), Chamika Karunaratne (1/4), and Dhananjaya de Silva (1/18).

The leading scorers for Pakistan, though, were Babar Azam (30 off 29) and Mohammad Nawaz (26 off 18).

Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's opener, blasted a superb undisturbed half-century (55 not out off 48) as the team chased a modest mark to win easily. As Sri Lanka chased down the mark in 17 overs with five wickets in hand, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (24 off 19) and Dasun Shanaka (21 off 16) also contributed significant knocks.

The wicket-takers for Pakistan were Haris Rauf (2/19), Mohammad Hasnain (2/21) and Usman Qadir (1/34).

Brief scores: Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka 124-5 in 17 overs (Pathum Nissanka 55 not out, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 24; Haris Rauf 2/19) by five wickets after scoring 121 all out in 19.1 overs (Babar Azam 30, Mohammad Nawaz 26; Wanindu Hasaranga 3/21, Maheesh Theekshana 2/21).

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