High-scoring battle at Pallekele! Pakistan posts 212/8, Sri Lanka falls short at 207/6. Five runs separate champions from challengers.

Pakistan: 212/8 (20.0 ov). Aggressive batting throughout. Key contributions powered them past 200 in a commanding first-innings performance.

Sri Lanka: 207/6 (20.0 ov). Fought hard but fell just short. Solid batting couldn't match Pakistan's aggressive setup despite late fireworks.

Tight bowling in death overs proved decisive. Pakistan's pacers restricted Sri Lanka's late-order batters, denying them crucial final runs.

Sri Lanka needed 15+ runs in the last over but Pakistan's death bowling held firm. Every dot mattered as tension peaked.

Superior batting firepower and disciplined bowling sealed victory. Pakistan's aggressive approach in the powerplay set the tone for this thriller.