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Hasaranga, Abrar hug it out after fiercely mocking each other to settle on-field heat

Soumyajit Dutta

Hasaranga and Abrar Ahmed hugs each other after match [Source: @AbdullahSays99_/X.com]Hasaranga and Abrar Ahmed hugs each other after match [Source: @AbdullahSays99_/X.com]

The high-stakes Asia Cup encounter between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was ignited by a fiery exchange of celebrations between spin maestros Wanindu Hasaranga and Abrar Ahmed. The drama began when Abrar, after dismissing Hasaranga, mimicked the Sri Lankan's trademark celebration. 

Not one to back down, Hasaranga served a perfect retort by cleaning up Saim Ayub and immediately responding with Abrar Ahmed's own signature crossed-arms gesture, turning the contest into a personal duel. However, the competitive grudge was short-lived. After Pakistan secured the victory, the two players shared a warm hug and a laugh during the post-match handshakes.

Hasaranga and Abrar sort out differences

The two players from Pakistan and Sri Lanka camp showcased the sportsmanship that lies beneath the on-field intensity. The wholesome moment confirmed the incident was all in the spirit of a fiercely contested game.

After the match, Wanindu Hasaranga and Abrar Ahmed met off the field, sharing a warm hug. The two cricketers exchanged smiles and heartfelt words, showing mutual respect and sportsmanship despite their fiery on-field exchange of celebrations.

Pakistan turned it around from an almost losing game 

The match was a thriller to watch. Sri Lanka, batting first, put up 133 runs with Kamindu Mendis top-scoring with 50. The openers of Sri Lanka disappointed, with Nishanka scoring only 8 runs and Kusal Mendis going out for a duck. Pakistan bowlers must be appreciated, with Hussain Talat and Haris Rauf scalping 2 wickets each, while Shaheen Afridi remained the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets from his 4 overs.

Pakistan came into the chase and saw early stumbles as well. The fall saw Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman getting removed quickly in the 6th over. Saim Ayub, who has not been impressive throughout the tournament, was also dismissed by Hasaranga for only 2 runs. It was Hussain Talat and Mohammad Nawaz who brought Pakistan back into the game with their 58-run partnership, which sealed the game for Pakistan by 5 wickets.

The defeat officially eliminated Sri Lanka from the final race, leaving Pakistan with a must-win scenario against Bangladesh to keep their Asia Cup title hopes alive.