ISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by three wickets in Hong Kong Super Sixes final to lift the trophy.

Out to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 72 in 5.2 overs. Muhammad Akhlaq top-scored with 48 off 20 balls. Later, Pakistan bowlers did create some pressure in starting of the chase but the Lankan lions soon pushed the paddle. Sandun Weerakkody chipped in with a 13-ball 34 while Captain Lahiru Madushanka (19) and Tharindu Ratnayake (16) made valuable contributions to take the side home.

Earlier in the day, Australia’s Dan Christian smashed 6 sixes in one over against Pakistan’s Asif Ali in the semi-final. The Asian side had started off the proceedings with the ball in a steady way but Dan Christian helped Aussies put up 107-1 in 6 overs. He ended up getting 42 off 10 balls.

Later, Pakistan batters unleashed a stunning show with the bat and chased down the target in 5.5 overs to win the match by 4 wickets and register a place in the final. Muhammad Akhlaq scored 32 off 10 balls while Asif Ali struck 32 off 8 deliveries.

The rest of the job was done by Faheem Ashraf (19) and Aamer Yamin (24). Sri Lanka made it to the final of the tournament after defeating Bangladesh in a close encounter in the semi-final. The Plate Final was played between South Africa and the UAE.