Fans react as the complete brightness of Hussain Talat keeps Pakistan alive in Asia Cup 2025 with Sri Lanka Face Elimination threatening

In a super oven confrontation at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan chased a modest target of 134 points to bring a solid blow to Sri Lanka‘s Asia Cup 2025 ambitions. Hussain And Mohammad Nawaz Played an undefeated scintillating partnership of 58 points for the sixth window in just 41 balls, guiding Pakistan to a comfortable victory with 12 balls and five counters to lose. This marked the first victory of Pakistan T20I against Sri Lanka in eight years. Despite the defeat, Sri Lanka still retains a theoretical chance to reach the final, demanding Bangladesh To win their two remaining games, a victory against India They themselves, and a large net swing of net race to exceed India and Pakistan.

Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz Rescue Pakistan in Middle Overs

After losing momentum with four counters falling into a four -round space, Pakistan found itself in difficulty against the spin duo of spin Maheesh TheEkshana And Canaan is not. Fakhar Zaman And SAHIBZADA FarhanWho initially ensured stability, fell to the precise bowling alley and a shiny land, leaving the hopes of Pakistan suspended by a wire. At this critical stage, Talat and Nawaz took care of a mixture of calm rotation and calculated aggression. Singles were intelligently turned to maintain the dashboard, while the limits were punished whenever loose deliveries appeared. Nawaz’s behaviors through the blanket and shots on the fine legs relieved the mounting pressure, while the timing and the Talat leg play ensured the rotating shot effectively.

Sri Lanka has tried several tactical changes, including bringing back Dushmanta Chameera And adjusting the lines of hazaanga, but the pair of Pakistan was imperturbable. Their partnership has not only stabilized the sleeves, but also changed the momentum, gradually reducing the required execution rate. With each fine, Pakistan was getting closer to the target, letting Sri Lanka rush for the breakthroughs that have never come. The duo’s partnership was a masterclass to manage the pressure and read the situation of the game. Nawaz’s assault perfectly completed Talat’s composure, and the partnership crescendo culminated in Pakistan crossing the line with the authority

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The first strikes by Shaheen Afridi put Sri Lanka under pressure

Earlier, the Pacers of Pakistan set the tone by dismantling the Sri-Lankan superior order. Sheen Africa struck early, removing the form Somewhere in the buyout And Pathum Nissanka To leave Sri Lanka in shock at 18 years old for two. A brief resistance of Charith Asalanka And Kusal Perera added a certain stability, but successive breakthroughs of Talat and Haris Rauf Reduced the Sri Lanka to 58 for five. Kamindo errors Vaillefully fought with 50 bullets out of 44, establishing a 43 -point partnership with Chamika Karunaratne, but early damage had already paralyzed the sleeves.

Pakistan’s disciplined bowling alley, net commissioning and the ability to take on timely counters assured that Sri Lanka has never had the momentum to display a difficult total. Shaheen’s first breakthroughs were crucial to set up the platform so that the heroes of the Pakistani intermediate order shine. The disciplined lines and lengths of the Pacers, combined with intelligent variations of the spinners, highlighted Pakistan tactics and pressure execution. This performance also exposed the vulnerabilities of Sri Lanka in the management of the disciplined pace in advance and control of the pursuit in crisis situations. In the end, Pakistan’s quisors prepared the field for the memorable stand of the sixth window, ensuring that their team remained alive in the Asian Cup and considerably distorted the confidence of the defending champions.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Brilliant Performance of Hussain Talat Tonight👏🏻 with The Bat & Bowl✅#cricket pic.twitter.com/xqscdwjiyh

– Laraib Fatima🦋 (@laraib_fatiima) September 23, 2025

Pakistan has managed to maintain an exceptional response from Sri Lanka to overcome the line in Tense Game in Abu Dhabi. An invaluable 6th window partnership between Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz will keep their hope of reaching the living final … #Pakvsl

– aatif nawaz (@aatifnawaz) September 23, 2025

Well done shaheen Afridi🫶🏻
Bravo Hussain Talat 🫶🏻
Bravo Muhammad Nawaz 🫶🏻
Hero of the day for Pakistan 🇵🇰 # Asiacup2025 #Pakistancricket

– Majid Majeed (@ Majidmajeed83) September 23, 2025

Talat & Nawaz directs Pakistan to extend victory with the combat stands! Nawaz brings victory with a sixer !! pic.twitter.com/h6tuzlsjdm

– Ehsan Qureshi (@ ehsanqureshi_1) September 23, 2025

It was close at some point. Congratulations to Muhammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat for saving the match.

Good fight from the Sri Lankais. Good luck for the future.

– MD UMAIR KHAN (@MDUMAIRKH) September 23, 2025

A great victory in Pakistan, there are always areas where we have to improve. Overall brilliant victory. Good luck for the next 😉

– Ayesha Masroor (@ ayeshamasroor56) September 23, 2025

After 8 years, Pakistan won against Sri Lanka in a T20i match!
The cult was against Hussain Talat and even Nawaz; They finished the match for their team.
They become a good side. It is over the time when we will get the release of the first round. Saim race and … pic.twitter.com/oxquocjza1

– BASIT Subhani (@basisishani) September 23, 2025

Shukar hai aaj Learn Nahi, win the congratulations 👏🥳🎉
Pakistan team 🇵🇰🏏😍 #Pakvssl pic.twitter.com/7skfkbswdg

– Blue Sapphire (@ bluesap26) September 23, 2025

Crucial victory for Pakistan 🇵🇰 #Asiacup #SLVSPAK

– Imran Shaikh (@ imranshaikh026) September 23, 2025

Pakistan keeps its last hopes alive!#Pakvsl # Asiacup2025 # T20i #cricket pic.twitter.com/yguxep5gvp

– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) September 23, 2025

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