Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Abdullah Shafique Shines As Pakistan Score 145/2 At Stumps vs Sri Lanka
SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Pakistan have ended the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 145/2, trailing by 21 runs
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Pakistan have ended the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 145/2. At Stumps, Abdullah Shafique (74*) and Babar Azam (8*) are standing unbeaten at the crease with the visitors trailing by 21 runs. Earlier in the day, Abrar Ahmed takes a four-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 on Day 1 of the second Test. Apart from Abrar, Naseem Shah took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi scalped one. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva scored 57 runs while Dinesh Chandimal and Ramesh Mendis scored 34 and 27 runs respectively. | Scorecard
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam(c), Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w), Agha Salman, Noman Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
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Sri Lanka Cricket Team
Babar Azam
Dimuth Karunaratne
Angelo Mathews
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test
...THIRD SESSION...
Sri Lanka had a long day with the ball, just two overs today but they toiled hard on Day 3 as Pakistan were unstoppable and resilient. Prabath Jayasuriya didn't got most of the home pitch this time as he ended with just two wickets. Asitha Fernando did got some reverse swing as he ended with three but apart form that it was a tiring outing for the Lankans. Now then, a huge task awaits. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 166 first time. They need more than that, a lot more actually to get a result.
Wow! That was quick! Rizwan reaches his fifty and Pakistan declare it. Just the two overs Sri Lanka had to come out to bowl. The lead is of 410 now and a huge task awaits for the Lankans. It was a batting exhibition from Pakistan. Apart from Imam-ul-Haq everyone has contributed. Abdullah Shafique was the start in the first phase of the innings as he scored a double ton and the baton was passed to Agha Salman who get his ton as well. Contributions from Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan get over 570.
Tossed up on off, Rizwan sweeps it to square leg for a single. Fifty for Rizwan!
FOUR! Third in the over! Rizwan has come all guns blazing. Fuller and on off. Rizwan sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
Full and on off, spins away. Rizwan looks to defend but gets an outside edge well short of first slip.
FOUR! 100-runs between these two now! Tossed up on middle, Rizwan sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
On middle, fuller and Rizwan sweeps it to square leg.
FOUR! And he is greeted with a boundary! First runs off the day. The lead crosses 400. A flighted full toss on off, this is swept to mid-wicket for four.
Prabath Jayasuriya to bowl from the other end.
Length ball, outside off, Salman looks to cut it away but misses. A maiden to start the day.
Around off, this is pushed to cover.
On a length and on middle, Salman defends it out.
A length ball on middle, Salman blocks.
This is full and on off, swings in. Salman pushes it to mid off.
A length ball, around off, shapes in. Salman defends it close to his pads.
All set for action. Pakistan will bat as they look to add more runs to their tally. Leading by 397 at the moment. Asitha Fernando to bowl first...
Pakistan are in the driving seat and favourites to win after their showcase with the bat on Day 3. Shafique hit a double ton, Salman has crossed his century while Rizwan is making most of the chance. Pakistan lead by now almost 400. We feel they have plenty but the visitors will look to add around 100 more before cashing in with the ball and rattle the Lankan line up. The hosts on the other hand will look to take the remaining 5 wickets quickly. Stay tuned.
...Day 4, Session1....
We didn't have much on Day 2 but the way Pakistan played today, they have a solid chance of winning this game. Prabath Jayasuriya almost bowled from one end but didn't get much purchase. The other bowlers too just looked tired after each spell. Time is not an issue in this match. Pakistan believe that they could rattle through the Lankan order and will look to extend their lead on Day 4. Join us at 9.45 am IST (4.15 am GMT). Till then, cheers!