Pak vs sl match update

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With the clock striking am in Colombo, this entertaining match comes to an end. We will be back on Sunday for the final between Sri Lanka and India. Sri Lanka defeat Pakistan by two wickets, securing the victory on the final ball. They were in good control of this chase until Mendis 91 and Samarawrickrama 48 were dismissed. But Asalanka kept his cool and guided them to a win with a knock of 49 not out! Asalanka hits a four off the fifth ball and they run two off the final ball, sealing a sensational victory! The crowd in Colombo goes crazy.

Pak vs sl match update

Mohammad Rizwan 86 not out and Iftikhar Ahmed 47 put up a run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding for 7 after rain reduced the match to overs a side contest. However, Kusal Mendis 91 led a valiant batting display alongside Charith Asalanka 49 not out and Sadeera Samarawickrama 48 as Sri Lanka overhauled the target in 42 overs. Sri Lanka will take on India in final on Sunday. Earlier, opener Abdullah Shafique 52 off 69 balls shared a run stand with skipper Babar Azam 29 after opting to bat in the crucial fixture. But it was Rizwan and Iftikhar who provided the final flourish, taking Pakistan across the run mark. The defending champions are through to the final once again. They face India on Sunday to defend their title. What a chase this has been, Sri Lanka cruising for most of it, then it looked like Pakistan have been brought back in it by Iftikhar. Then it looked like Sri Lanka were back in front because of Asalanka, then Afridi's double strike made it look like Pakistan's match to lose. Then it all went bonkers in the final over, momentum swung this way and that, with just three balls to go Pakistan looked to be on top and at the end of it all, the home fans are singing away into the night. Asalanka swings at the fullish delivery, outside edge and there are no slips obviously, well out of reach for Rizwan and it goes to the boundary. The equation shifts again.

Goes legside again and Shafique flicks for 2 runs. Rizwan won't stay quiet and brings out a slog sweep for a huge six!! Join Here.

Well beyond midnight and thousands continue to celebrate in the stadium, and millions all around the world. Celebrating not only a superb Sri Lankan win, but also celebrating the unadulterated emotions that only live sport can bring to life!! Kusal Mendis Player of the Match: Happy with my performance, happy to get to the final. Those two wickets fell down and we were nervous, but with Charith in the middle we had hope. He's done this in one game against Afghanistan. I think we also bowled really well, so happy to be in the final.

Next up for Pakistan is what is likely to be a top-of-the-table clash with India in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The game had the biggest viewership at the Cricket World Cup when the pair met in the group stage. This one could be even more mouth-watering regardless of whether India make it two-from-two, when they face Afghanistan tomorrow, or not. I saw in the nets that he is in good nick and I decided to play him. When we went to the dressing room every player believed we were going to chase that. The fact they did it with such ease in the end will be crushing for Sri Lanka, who have now lost their opening two matches of the tournament.

Pak vs sl match update

Curated By: Aakash Biswas. Pakistan managed to bounce back with some quick wickets in the death overs by Asalanka was too good. Earlier, Kusal Mendis set up the foundation of the win with his run knock but he missed his century. Iftikhar Ahmed was the picked of the bowlers for Pakistan with three wickets. While Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed a double. Sri Lanka are ahead in the run chase but a couple of wickets will change the momentum.

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Madushanka now to bowl. Hits hard and it's past the fielder and finds the boundary. And a pull shot to get a !! He is keeping it very tight in the middle. But Mendis would not listen. India vs England, 5th Test, Day 1. Dunith Wellalage. Sri Lanka now need 22 off North West vs Lions 8th Match. Sri Lanka went down by an innings and runs, their worst-ever defeat at home. Rizwan doesn't let it last as he smacks the youngster for 4 to move closer to his Quetta Gladiators. Follows it out for another boundary. Shaheen Shah Afridi,. Wellalage continues and he gives 2 from the first 2 balls.

Mohammad Rizwan 86 not out and Iftikhar Ahmed 47 put up a run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding for 7 after rain reduced the match to overs a side contest.

India vs England, 4th Test, Day 4. Win Probability. Madushanka decides to test out Imam with a short one and he takes the bait. And Charith, he showed great character. The ball had hit him on the visor just above the grill. Pakistan teams need more such shots to complete this high run chase. Then they run a single and now Asalanka is off strike with SL needing six to win! Instant answers to T20 questions. It rushed behind him to the boundary. Finally, Shafique finds the gap and gets a 4 as comes up for Pakistan. Back of a length and outside off, Shanaka clears his front leg but does not get hold of this. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: He is in real pain here, takes his helmet off and crouches down on the ground. Pathirana has been handed the ball now. He has done well as an opener in the past. Nicks and Rizwan takes it.