Pakistan secured a vital 5-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four stage, their first win in the tournament's final phase. The match was played in Abu Dhabi where Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 133-8, with Shaheen Afridi leading the bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs. Pakistan's chase was led by Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat, with Talat named player of the match for his 32 runs off 30 balls and a key partnership of 58 runs with Nawaz, who hit three sixes in the 18th over to seal the victory with 12 balls to spare. The match saw early wickets for Sri Lanka, including Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan, but Nawaz's aggressive hitting turned the game in Pakistan's favor. Sri Lanka's batting struggled against Pakistan's disciplined bowling, with Kamindu Mendis scoring a resilient 50. Both teams are under pressure in the tournament, with Sri Lanka having lost their previous match to Bangladesh and Pakistan suffering defeats against India. The victory boosts Pakistan's chances in the tournament, but off-field issues and inconsistent performances remain concerns. The pitch at Abu Dhabi offered assistance to fast bowlers, and the game was marked by strategic bowling changes and pivotal catches, highlighting the high stakes for both teams in their quest to advance.