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PAK vs SL: Agha Salman tops elite list; all major records achieved in tri-series thriller

Debashis Sarangi

Agha Salman in action vs SL [Source: AFP]Agha Salman in action vs SL [Source: AFP]

Sri Lanka had a memorable day at the office, defeating Pakistan in the sixth match of the T20I tri-series to qualify for the final. After posting 184 runs on the board, the Lankans restricted the hosts to 178 for seven, securing their berth in the final with a thrilling six-run victory. 

Apart from Pakistan captain Agha Salman, Dushmantha Chameera and Kamil Mishara had a fabulous outing in the game, playing instrumental roles for the Lankan side. As both teams gear up for the ultimate face-off, here are three major records achieved by these players in the final group-stage match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Agha Salman claims top spot on PAK captains' list with magnificent knock

Although Pakistan failed to chase the target, skipper Agha Salman earned massive applause for his blistering 44-ball 63. Thus, the right-handed batter not only regained his mojo but also registered the highest individual score by a Pakistan captain against Sri Lanka in T20I cricket. 

Highest individual scores by PAK captains vs SL in T20Is

  • Agha Salman - 63*
  • Shoaib Malik - 57
  • Shahid Afridi - 50
  • Younis Khan - 50
  • Misbah-ul-Haq - 48*

Dushmantha Chameera joins SL aces with sublime spell

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera dismantled Pakistan's batting lineup with a magnificent four-wicket haul. He dismissed Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman and Faheem Ashraf, thereby registering the second-best bowling figures for Sri Lanka against Pakistan in T20I cricket. 

Best bowling figures for SL against PAK in T20Is

  • Kaushalya Weeraratne - 4/19
  • Dushmantha Chameera - 4/20
  • Nuwan Pradeep - 4/25
  • Pramod Madushan - 4/34
  • Isuru Udana - 3/11

Kamil Mishara's flamboyant fifty places him among Lankan greats

Sri Lankan opener Kamil Mishara hammered 76 runs off just 48 balls, setting the tone for a challenging total for the visitors. He smashed six boundaries and three massive maximums, thus recording the second-best individual score by a Lankan opener against Pakistan in T20Is.