Pakistan Humiliated at Home! Sri Lanka Crush Hosts by 8 Wickets as Madushanka Takes 5 🔥

Sri Lanka delivered a ruthless performance against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, dismantling the hosts for just 110 runs before completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory.

The standout performer was Dilshan Madushanka, whose devastating five-wicket haul ripped through Pakistan's batting order. Sri Lanka then chased down the modest target with ease, powered by an unbeaten half-century from Kamindu Mendis.

Pakistan's Batting Collapse

Pakistan endured a nightmare with the bat. The innings never found sustained momentum as Sri Lanka's bowlers kept striking and prevented the home side from building meaningful partnerships.

Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 29 off 33 deliveries, but his effort was nowhere near enough to rescue the innings. Hasan Nawaz contributed 17, while Shaheen Shah Afridi added a late 15.

Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 110 in only 25.3 overs, leaving their bowlers with a daunting task of defending a very small total.

Madushanka's Five-Wicket Masterclass

Dilshan Madushanka was the architect of Pakistan's collapse. The left-arm seamer claimed 5 wickets for 34 runs in 8.3 overs, putting Sri Lanka firmly in control.

His spell dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup and ensured that the hosts never threatened to post a competitive score.

Kamindu Mendis Guides Sri Lanka Home

Pakistan needed early wickets to make a contest of the chase. Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Kusal Mendis, while Arafat Minhas dismissed Avishka Fernando.

But the early breakthroughs failed to create a comeback. Kamindu Mendis controlled the chase with a composed unbeaten 62 off 60 balls, including eight fours and two sixes.

Pavan Rathnayake provided excellent support, finishing unbeaten on 23 off 26 balls. The pair took Sri Lanka across the finish line at 114/2 in just 18.1 overs.

Pakistan's Bowling Could Not Turn the Game

Pakistan managed two wickets but struggled to apply sustained pressure. Once Kamindu Mendis settled, Sri Lanka's chase became increasingly straightforward.

Haris Rauf conceded 27 runs in his three overs, while the visitors continued to find scoring opportunities without taking unnecessary risks.

A Heavy Defeat for the Hosts

The eight-wicket loss was a sobering result for Pakistan. Their batting collapse left little room for their bowling attack to influence the contest.

For Sri Lanka, the victory was a statement of bowling discipline and clinical batting. Madushanka's five-for and Kamindu's unbeaten 62 were the defining performances of the match.

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