SL vs Pak Super 8 Live: Abrar and Naseem Strike Early as Sri Lanka Struggles

Sri Lanka began their chase of 213 cautiously, but Pakistan’s pace and spin duo struck crucial blows in the Powerplay. Naseem Shah removed Pathum Nissanka early for 3, while Abrar Ahmed followed up by dismissing Kamil Mishara for 26. The wickets left Sri Lanka reeling at 49/2 after 6 overs, with Charith Asalanka and Pavan Rathnayake cautiously holding the innings together with 10 and 6 runs respectively.

Pakistan’s disciplined bowling in the Powerplay has disrupted the Lankans’ momentum, forcing them to rebuild from the start. With Shaheen Shah Afridi yet to bowl his key overs, the question now is whether Pakistan can maintain the pressure and restrict Sri Lanka below 147, keeping themselves in a commanding position in this Super 8 encounter.