END OF OVER:
20 | 3 Runs 1 Wkt | PAK: 178/7 (7 runs required, RR: 8.90)

  • Mohammad Wasim0 (1b)
  • Salman Agha63 (44b)
  • Dushmantha Chameera4-0-20-4
  • Eshan Malinga4-0-54-2

Dushmantha Chameera, Player of the Match: I am happy. My plan was to bowl straight, wicket to wicket, in the powerplay and use change of pace. Execution is the most important thing. (Plan in the last few overs) After the dew, it was easy to bat...my plan was to use yorkers and I tried to stick to my strengths, and the execution was right

Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan Captain: Where we came from, 40 for 4 - you don't often come back and chase it down but we went (close). I think it was gettable with the dew coming in but we lost too many wickets in the powerplay and gave away too many runs in the powerplay. If you give too many runs in the powerplay, you'll always be chasing the game. (On personal form) I would have been happier if I had finished the game but it was good to spend some time out in the middle.

Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka Captain: Really happy. Mentioned the other day that we should perform in this manner, proud of how the boys bounced back. Everybody contributed so I'm happy. Kamil Mishara showed his capability and the discussions with the coaches helped him. Kusal Mendis and everyone chipped in. When it comes to bowling, of course Chameera - world-class bowling. So, an all-round performance and we're looking forward to the final

A nail-biting affair that gave fans plenty to rejoice about and those in the stands their money's worth. The game ebbed and flowed but Sri Lanka prevailed, and it's all beautifully set up for the final. Sri Lanka have the feel-good factor and Pakistan have been consistent as well this series. Both teams will field their best XIs and it should be a cracker on Saturday. A superb knock from Mishara, Salman and brilliant death bowling from Chameera were the standout performances. Thank you for your company and comments. It's goodbye and goodnight from me, Rvel Zahid

Abbas : "I am a Pakistani fan but loved that smile on Jayasurya's face. One of my all time favorite players"

Usman: "The absence of power hitters will cost Pakistan in the T20 WC. I am surprised that Abdul Samad has not been given a chance.Another T20I DUCK for Babar. I dont want to say much but is there some writing on the wall.Fakhar Zaman has to play in the TOP 4. We will encounter matches like these in the T20 WC and we need to be prepared accoridngly."

Muhammad Ans : ""Abbas"… Same feelings here, watching Sanath Happy made the day. Happy for Sri Lanka, hoping for good final. May the better team wins.

Ama: "Without taking too much away from Salman and the team for making a really awesome recovery, i feel Pakistan always leaves too much for the last over. "

19.6
0
Chameera to Mohammad Wasim, no run, Over the wicket, hitting the blockhole for fun now, couldn't have executed the yorker any better, perfect delivery to bowl at this stage and right at the base of the bat at off-stump, can't do much about it, blocked into the leg side and Sri Lanka have made it to the final of this tri-series! Excellent over from Chameera, stepped up to the plate and Sanath Jayasuriya is a relieved coach! All set up beautifully for the final on Saturday

Ranjit B : "Agha must be furious at the "No crossing allowed on wicket" rule. "

Hassan: "The umpire should wait for the play to be completed before giving a decision. So if a review gets overturned the run can count. Like they do with the offside VAR check in football"

19.5
W
Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, OUT, Another yorker length delivery on middle, slanted in, he miscues it, shoveling down the ground and swallowed by the fielder at long-on, excellent catch from Shanaka and Chameera has held his nerve and nailed his yorkers and slower ones when it mattered the most

Faheem Ashraf c Shanaka b Chameera 7 (9m 6b 1x4 0x6) SR: 116.66

Priyank: "That is pathetic rule for on field goofs up. Imagine Pakistan was not qualified here and their qualification up would have been pathetic"

19.4
0
Chameera to Faheem Ashraf, no run, Bowls a heat-seeking yorker on middle that straightens a bit as he loads up for a flick into the leg-side. Big deflection off the bat into the pads and the decision is overturned the single doesn't count because it was given out, frustrating for Pakistan but that's the rule