Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Pakistan returned to winning ways with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super 4s match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The win revived Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the final, while Sri Lanka, having now suffered two successive defeats, are on the brink of elimination with just one Super 4s fixture left against India on Friday.

In a crucial game, Sri Lanka altered their team composition, strengthening the bowling by bringing in Chamika Karunaratne for Kamil Mishara and the experienced Maheesh Theekshana in place of Dunith Wellalage. However, the move backfired, with Sri Lanka's batting proving to be the main downfall.

Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis fell early to left-arm seamer Shahee...