Match Ended   
Galle International Stadium, Galle , Jul 16, 2023
SL SL
312&279
PAK PAK
461&133/6 (32.5)
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Saud Shakeel
SL 312/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/50705-dhananjaya-maduranga-de-silva-playerprofile>Dhananjaya de Silva</a>
Dhananjaya de Silva
122 (214)
  • 12x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 57.00SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1260-angelo-mathews-playerprofile>Angelo Mathews</a>
Angelo Mathews
64 (109)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 58.71SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Abrar Ahmed
ECON 2.17
31.2
OVERS
68/3
R/W
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
ECON 3.58
24
OVERS
86/3
R/W
PAK 461/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel
208 (361)
  • 19x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 57.61SR
Agha Salman
Agha Salman
83 (113)
  • 9x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 73.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ramesh Mendis
ECON 3.21
42.2
OVERS
136/5
R/W
SL 279/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/50705-dhananjaya-maduranga-de-silva-playerprofile>Dhananjaya de Silva</a>
Dhananjaya de Silva
82 (118)
  • 10x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 69.49SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112361-nishan-madushka-playerprofile>Nishan Madushka</a>
Nishan Madushka
52 (115)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 45.21SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Abrar Ahmed
ECON 2.81
24.1
OVERS
68/3
R/W
PAK 133/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/63529-imam-ul-haq-playerprofile>Imam-ul-Haq</a>
Imam-ul-Haq
50 (84)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 59.52SR
Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel
30 (38)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 78.94SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. These two sides will meet again on 24th July for the second and the final Test match of the series. The first ball will be at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT). But as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan is in for a quick word as well. He says that when you win it gives you a lot of confidence. Credits the team especially the youngsters. Adds that they lost early wickets but the partnership between Agha and Shakeel completely changed the game. Mentions that Agha showed his skills with both bat and ball while Shakeel was outstanding. Ends by saying as a skipper, he is very happy and impressed with the performance.
Dimuth Karunaratne, the captain of Sri Lanka is in for a chat. He says that they needed to see off that opening spell but lost early wickets and that hurt them a lot. Says that they bowled well in patches, but started leaking runs. Informs that their bowlers have done really well but need to step their game up as a fielding unit. States that he really enjoyed the way Dhananjaya de Silva batted and hopes the other batters could learn from this knock as well.
Saud Shakeel wins the Player of the Match award for his exceptional double-century. He thanks almighty for giving him this opportunity to score a double hundred. He says that the plan was simple and he was looking to build up a partnership at that moment. Adds that he wanted to be positive and play his sweeps and reverse-sweeps to not let the bowlers get control. Mentions that he is from Karachi so he has come across a lot of spinners but he likes to face the fast bowlers as well and he has worked hard to better his skills.
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It was a much better outing for Sri Lanka with the bat on the second go. One could say that it was a much more collective effort than the first one, where only two players stood out. Although, this time there was not a single player who could get into the three-digit score, but they did manage to extend their lead to over 100-runs which did not prove to be too much for Pakistan to chase down.
For Sri Lanka, it was Prabath Jayasuriya who picked three quick wickets early but they just couldn't build on that and lacked the sharpness in the filed as well dropping a few chances. However, once again it was their inability to get through the tail-enders cost them. Ramesh Mendis did pick up a five-wicket haul while Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha chipped in with one each, but the damage was already done by then.
In reply, Pakistan managed to get 461 runs, but were in early trouble as their top order didn't contribute much except for Shan Masood. However, it was the huge 177-run stand between Agha Salman and Saud Shakeel that took them out of a difficult situation as they were struggling at 101-5 at one point. The former missed out on his century but Shakeel was solid as ever and registered a magnificent maiden double hundred. Their lower order contributed well to as they ended up with a lead of 149 runs.
Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Although, it was not really a solid outing for them with the blade. It was Dhananjaya de Silva's ton and Angelo Mathews' half-century that helped the hosts to post a decent total on the board. For Pakistan it was a complete team performance. Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed took three wickets each and did most of the damage in the first inning.
All that Sri Lanka required coming into Day 5, was some luck and inspiration. Well, they found an inspiration in Prabath Jayasuriya, although the rub of the green wasn't really on their side. Prabath Jayasuriya picked up four wickets in total, but apart from him it was only Ramesh Mendis who got into the wicket's column. There was not mcuh to fight for, on the morning of Day 5, but Sri Lanka did give their best when they were out on the field.
Pakistan needed only 83 runs to get over the line at the start of Day 5, and they surely did not waste any time this morning. We all thought that the ball would do most of the talking on the final day, but the Pakistan batters came prepared, used their feet a lot so that they can deal with the deadly spin. Eventually, it was just a walk in the park for the visitors. Imam-ul-Haq made his half-century, with some ease and helped his side get over the line. Saud Shakeel's cameo really helped them to end things quickly here.
Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead in this two Test series down in Sri Lanka. They came, they saw and they conquered. A well-fought victory by the visiting side under tough coditions. Staffs and players are exchanging hugs in the Pakistan dressing room.
Over 32.5 : 133/6
6 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • W 32.4
  • 632.5
A. Salman
6 (1)
Imam
50 (84)
P. Jayasuriya
14.5-0-56-4
32.5
6
Prabath Jayasuriya To Agha Salman
SIX! BANG! Agha Salman seals the game for the visitors. It is tossed up, full and on off. Agha Salman gets under it and smokes it over the bolwer's head for a maximum.
Agha Salman comes out to the middle now.
32.4
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Prabath Jayasuriya picks his fourth wicket. He has certainly made the most of the bowling conditions here. It is tossed up, on off. Sarfaraz Ahmed goes for the sweep shot to find the boundary, but only manages to find the fielder in the deep, as he miscues his slog sweep. Kusal Mendis takes a sharp catch diving forward.
32.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Around off, on a fuller length. Ahmed blocks it out.
32.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
On off, driven back to the bowler.
32.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Fuller, on middle and leg. Ahmed goes for the sweep, but the short leg does well to make a sharp stop.
Over 32 : 127/5
2 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 1 LB 31.6
S. Ahmed
1 (6)
Imam
50 (84)
R. Mendis
14-1-62-1
31.6
lb
Ramesh Mendis To Sarfaraz Ahmed
LEG BYE! Tossed up, outside off. It grips and turns in. Sarfaraz Ahmed comes down the track as he looks to flick it away but takes a blow on his pads. There is an appeal for lbw, which is turned down by the umpire. Sri Lanka take the review but the Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside.
31.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq now rotates the strike as he drives this full ball to mid off. He also gets to his half-century. A well-deserved knock on a tough track. He certainly stepped up for his side here.
31.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq uses his feet and blocks this full one.
31.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Imam-ul-Haq
Quicker one, attacking the stumps. Imam-ul-Haq prods and defends it out.
31.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Imam-ul-Haq
Around off, Imam-ul-Haq blocks it watchfully.
31.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Imam-ul-Haq
A bit short, turning away as well. Imam-ul-Haq defends it out solidly.
Over 31 : 125/5
3 Runs
  • 130.1
  • 130.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
S. Ahmed
1 (5)
Imam
49 (79)
P. Jayasuriya
14-0-50-3
30.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
On off, Sarfaraz Ahmed gets back on defensive duties.
30.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Looped up, on off. Ahmed is unable to time it well, but is fortunate enough to see the ball land before the fielder at mid on.
30.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Imam-ul-Haq
Shorter, on the pads, Imam-ul-Haq tucks it to square leg for a single.
30.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Imam-ul-Haq
Around off, defended watchfully.
30.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Sarfaraz Ahmed
Tossed up, around off. Ahmed uses his feet now and drives it to the left of mid off. One taken.
30.1
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Imam-ul-Haq
This is full, outside off. Imam-ul-Haq uses his feet, gets behind the line and slogs it through mid-wicket only for one.
32 OV
2 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam S. Ahmed
  • 031.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 131.5
  • 1 LB 31.6
31 OV
3 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Ahmed
  • 130.1
  • 130.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam S. Shakeel S. Ahmed
  • 129.1
  • 029.2
  • 429.3
  • W 29.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
9 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Shakeel
  • 128.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 428.4
  • 028.5
  • 428.6
28 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to S. Shakeel
  • 427.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Shakeel
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
26 OV
2 Runs
de Silva to S. Shakeel
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 225.3
  • 025.4
  • 025.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
8 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Shakeel
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 124.3
  • 124.4
  • 424.5
  • 124.6
24 OV
0 Runs
de Silva to S. Shakeel
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Shakeel
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
11 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam S. Shakeel
  • 621.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 421.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam B. Azam S. Shakeel
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • W 20.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam B. Azam
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 119.4
  • 419.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
5 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam B. Azam
  • 018.1
  • 4 B 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam B. Azam
  • 217.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
7 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam B. Azam
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
8 Runs
R. Mendis to B. Azam
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
5 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to B. Azam Imam
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 414.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to B. Azam Imam
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 413.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam N. Ali
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
1 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam N. Ali
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam S. Masood N. Ali
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • W 10.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
7 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam S. Masood
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to S. Masood Imam
  • 18.1
  • 1 LB 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
1 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to Imam A. Shafique S. Masood
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • W 6.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
5 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam A. Shafique
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to A. Shafique Imam
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
1 Runs
R. Mendis to A. Shafique Imam
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
1 Runs
V. Fernando to A. Shafique Imam
  • 1 LB 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
0 Runs
R. Mendis to Imam
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
6 Runs
V. Fernando to A. Shafique
  • 20.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 242/6 in 65.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 226/5 in 58.2 overs
  • Sri Lanka 202/5 in 51.2 overs
  • 5th wicket partnership: 104 off 174 balls between A Mathews (45) and de Silva (58)
  • De Silva Test fifty: 51 runs in 89 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 151/4 in 42.4 overs
  • A Mathews 39th Test fifty: 50 runs in 88 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 127/4 in 34.0 overs
  • 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 80 balls between A Mathews (26) and de Silva (23)
  • Sri Lanka 102/4 in 27.4 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 190/4 in 19.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 53/2 in 13.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 18/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 221/5 in 45.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 221/5 in 45.0 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 219/5 in 44.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 125 balls between S Shakeel (48) and A Salman (52)
  • Pakistan 200/5 in 41.0 overs
  • A Salman 4th Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • S Shakeel Test fifty: 50 runs in 69 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between S Shakeel (26) and A Salman (24)
  • Pakistan 150/5 in 31.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Pakistan 132/5 in 28.0 overs
  • Tea: Pakistan 132/5 in 28.0 overs
  • Pakistan 101/5 : S Ahmed lbw b P Jayasuriya 17(15)
  • Referral 4 (20.2 ovs): S Ahmed against SRI (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 2)
  • Pakistan 100/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Drinks: Pakistan 67/3 in 12.0 overs
  • Pakistan 67/3 : S Masood lbw b R Mendis 39(30)
  • Referral 3 (11.6 ovs): SRI against S Masood (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SRI: 2)
  • Pakistan 51/2 in 10.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (4.1 ovs): SRI against S Masood (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SRI: 2)
  • Referral 1 (0.6 ovs): A Shafique against SRI (LBW) Successful (PAK: 3, SRI: 3)
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 312/10 in 95.2 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 312/10 in 95.2 overs
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 265/7 in 81.4 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 261/7 in 81.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (78.4 ovs): PAK against R Jayasuriya (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 0, SRI: 3)
  • Referral 2 (76.4 ovs): PAK against R Mendis (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SRI: 3)
  • De Silva 10th Test hundred: 100 runs in 175 balls (10x4) (3x6)
  • Sri Lanka 250/6 in 71.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (69.1 ovs): PAK against De Silva (caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 3)
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 461/10 in 121.2 overs
  • Pakistan 452/9 in 118.3 overs
  • S Shakeel : 203 runs in 352 balls (19x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 435/8 in 112.0 overs
  • Referral 8 (100.6 ovs): N Shah against SRI (LBW) Successful
  • Pakistan 403/8 in 96.4 overs
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 121 balls between S Shakeel (35) and N Shah (5)
  • Tea: Pakistan 389/8 in 95.0 overs
  • S Shakeel : 150 runs in 222 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 360/8 in 82.3 overs
  • S Shakeel dropped on 139 by A Mathews in 82.3 overs
  • New ball taken: Pakistan 354/8 in 80.5 overs
  • Pakistan 351/8 in 78.4 overs
  • Pakistan 346/8 : S Afridi lbw b V Fernando 9(14)
  • Referral 7 (76.3 ovs): SRI against S Afridi (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 1, SRI: 0)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 95 balls between S Shakeel (21) and N Ali (25)
  • Lunch: Pakistan 313/6 in 70.0 overs
  • Referral 6 (69.1 ovs): SRI against N Ali (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 0)
  • Referral 5 (64.2 ovs): SRI against S Shakeel (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 1)
  • Pakistan 300/6 in 63.1 overs
  • S Shakeel 2nd Test hundred: 100 runs in 129 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • S Shakeel dropped on 92 by N Madushka in 55.1 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 188 balls between S Shakeel (73) and A Salman (73)
  • Pakistan 250/5 in 50.5 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: Pakistan 221/5 in 45.0 overs
  • Stumps: Pakistan 48/3 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (14.1 ovs): SRI against B Azam (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 1)
  • Pakistan 16/1 : A Shafique c S Samarawickrama b P Jayasuriya 8(18)
  • Referral 2 (6.4 ovs): A Shafique against SRI (Caught) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, SRI: 2)
  • Referral 1 (2.2 ovs): SRI against Ul Haq (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SRI: 2)
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 279/10 in 83.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 274/9 in 82.3 overs
  • New ball taken: Sri Lanka 274/9 in 80.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 251/7 : R Mendis lbw b A Ahmed 42(79)
  • Referral 2 (78.1 ovs): R Mendis against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SRI: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 251/6 in 77.6 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 97 balls between De Silva (26) and R Mendis (22)
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 210/6 in 67.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 200/6 in 63.2 overs
  • De Silva 12th Test fifty: 50 runs in 71 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 93 balls between D Chandimal (27) and De Silva (27)
  • Sri Lanka 153/4 in 52.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 146/4 in 52.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 100/4 in 37.2 overs
  • N Madushka 1st Test fifty: 51 runs in 108 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Lunch: Sri Lanka 94/3 in 35.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 79/2 : K Mendis lbw b N Ali 18(45)
  • Referral 1 (24.6 ovs):K Mendis against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 3, SRI: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 58/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 51/1 in 14.4 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: Sri Lanka 14/0 in 3.4 overs
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 14/0 in 3.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (31.6 ovs): B Azam against S Ahmed (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 0, PAK: 1)
  • Imam Haq 8th Test fifty: 50 runs in 84 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 122/5 in 29.4 overs
  • Pakistan 100/4 in 25.0 overs
  • Pakistan 79/4: B Azam lbw b P Jayasuriya 24(28)
  • Referral 1 (20.3 ovs): B Azam against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, PAK: 1)
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