Pakistan Cheated to Steal Win vs Sri Lanka - Wrong Umpire Decision Costs Lanka Final Berth in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025

The Pakistan Shaheens continued their unbeaten run in the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup Rising Stars. The team enetred the semi-finals after winning all three league stage matches. Defending 154 runs in the semi-final, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka A. In the final, they will face Bangladesh A, who won the first semi-final in a super over and eliminated India A. The Shaheens won the match by 5 runs, but an umpire's decision proved problematic for Sri Lanka.

The umpire gave a wrong decision

At one point, Sri Lanka's score was 99 for 8, and Pakistan seemed on the verge of victory. But Milan Ratnayaka smashed 40 runs off 32 balls and added 47 for the ninth wicket with Trevin Mathew. He was wrongly given out LBW by the on-field umpire in Ubaid Shah's final over. The ball was clearly outside leg stump. However, since there is no DRS in this tournament, he returned to the pavilion, and Sri Lanka A lost the match by 5 runs.

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Sri Lanka's middle order collapses badly

Talking about this match, Sri Lanka A bowled brilliantly and restricted Pakistan A to 153 runs. Pramod Madushan took 4 wickets and Trevin Mathews took 3 wickets. After this, the team, which came to chase the target of 154 runs, made a strong start. Lasith Kruspulle was out after scoring 27 runs in 7 balls. Halambage also played an innings of 29 runs. At one time the score was 74 runs for two wickets and the run rate was above 10. From here, Sri Lanka was in a strong position, but then Shaheen bowlers made a comeback for Pakistan.

After this, Sri Lanka's wickets began to fall. Sufyan Muqeem took two wickets in his first over. Then, in the next over, Ahmed Daniyal dismissed captain Wellalage. Muqeem took another wicket in his second over, clean bowling Ramesh Mendis. Then came Saad Masood and dismissed Arachchige and Madushan. After two wickets for 74, Sri Lanka had lost eight wickets for 99. Sri Lanka lost six wickets for just 25 runs.

Then, Milan Ratnayaka showed his brilliance and single-handedly took the match to the final. But luck was not on his side, and one decision proved fatal for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka A needed 8 runs from 4 balls, but they fell victim to a wrong decision. In reply to Pakistan's 153, Sri Lanka A were all out for 148.

There will be a close contest in the final

Regardless of the level of cricket , the rivalry between Bangladesh and Pakistan is highly exciting. The way Bangladesh A defeated India A , displaying both impressive batting and bowling, will make the challenge even for the invincible Pakistan difficult. Pakistan has won the tournament the most times so far. Now, on Sunday, November 23rd, against Bangladesh A, the Shaheens will have the opportunity to extend their lead. The final will be played at the West End Park in Doha, starting at 8:00 PM (IST).

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