Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the second ODI, securing a convincing win in the series.
In the match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan achieved the target of 289 runs against Sri Lanka in 49 overs for the loss of 2 wickets.
The highlight of the match was Babar Azam’s brilliant and unbeaten century, while Mohammad Rizwan remained not out with 51 runs.
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub returned to the pavilion after scoring 78 and 33 runs, respectively. With this victory, Pakistan has taken a decisive 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka.
Babar Azam Scores Century!
Babar Azam has scored a century against Sri Lanka!
Babar Azam scored a century after a long time. As fans remember, his last century was in 2023. But today’s match was a major comeback for Babar Azam.
Sri Lanka Set 289 Run Target
Sri Lanka has set a target of 289 runs for Pakistan in the Second ODI.
Janith Liyanage top-scored with a solid 54. He was supported by Kamindu Mendis, who added 44 runs at the top of the order.
Sadeera Samarawickrama contributed 42. While Charith Asalanka managed just six runs.
Pakistan Opts to Field
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the second One-Day International of the three-match series in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Pakistan’s ODI captain, Shaheen Afridi, was ruled out of the match after falling ill with the flu.
Stand-in skipper Salman Ali Agha confirmed, “Shaheen is unwell, and Faheem also misses out. Abrar Ahmed and Wasim Jr come in.”
In the first ODI, Pakistan secured a narrow six-run victory over Sri Lanka. Batting first, Pakistan posted 299 for five in their fifty overs, with Salman Agha scoring 105 and Hussain Talat contributing 62. Sri Lanka, in response, managed 293 for nine in their allotted overs.
