Pakistan ended 2025 on a high note by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final of the T20 tri-nation series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 114 runs in 19.1 overs, with Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz taking three wickets each. Kamil Mishara top-scored for Sri Lanka with 59 off 47 balls. In reply, Pakistan reached the target in 18.4 overs, led by former captain Babar Azam’s 37 off 34 balls and opener Saim Ayub’s 36 off 33. With this victory, Pakistan set a new record for the most T20I wins in a calendar year, securing 21 wins out of 34 matches in 2025. The previous record was 20 wins in 26 matches in 2021. The triumph highlights Pakistan’s consistent performance and growing dominance in the T20 format ahead of upcoming international fixtures.