Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: National Cricket Teams Match Scorecard
By Rohan Mehra The cricket rivalry between Sri Lanka and Pakistan has been one of the most exciting and fiercely contested in international cricket. Over the years, both teams have faced each other in multiple formats, providing thrilling encounters that have captured the hearts of cricket fans worldwide. Below is the full scorecard from their latest match, which highlights some key performances and crucial moments.
Sri Lanka Innings
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
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| Dimuth Karunaratne (C) | 45 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 71.4 | Caught by Babar Azam |
| Kusal Perera | 34 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 79.1 | Bowled by Shaheen Afridi |
| Pathum Nissanka | 21 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 75.0 | Caught by Shadab Khan |
| Charith Asalanka | 58 | 72 | 6 | 2 | 80.5 | Caught by Mohammad Rizwan |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 18 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 69.2 | Caught by Shaheen Afridi |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 22 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 129.4 | Caught by Imad Wasim |
| Dasun Shanaka | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.7 | Run Out (Shadab Khan) |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 160.0 | Caught by Babar Azam |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | Caught by Mohammad Rizwan |
| Lahiru Kumara | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | Bowled by Hasan Ali |
| Praveen Jayawickrama | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | Caught by Imad Wasim |
Extras:
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Total: 227/10 in 49.5 overs
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Wide: 9
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No-ball: 3
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Leg-byes: 5
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Byes: 3
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Pakistan Innings
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam (C) | 67 | 83 | 7 | 0 | 80.7 | Caught by Charith Asalanka |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 56 | 63 | 6 | 0 | 88.9 | Caught by Dimuth Karunaratne |
| Fakhar Zaman | 22 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 75.9 | Bowled by Maheesh Theekshana |
| Shadab Khan | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 68.7 | Caught by Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 | Run Out (Dasun Shanaka) |
| Imad Wasim | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 142.9 | Caught by Charith Asalanka |
| Hasan Ali | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.5 | Caught by Dhananjaya de Silva |
| Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | Stumped by Kusal Perera |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | Caught by Pathum Nissanka |
| Lahiru Kumara | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | Bowled by Haris Rauf |
Extras:
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Total: 198/10 in 46.3 overs
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Wide: 10
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No-ball: 2
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Leg-byes: 6
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Byes: 3
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Key Performances and Highlights
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Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka): Scored a crucial 58 runs off 72 balls, stabilizing Sri Lanka’s innings after a few quick wickets.
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Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): Played a quick cameo of 22 runs off 17 balls, helping to accelerate the innings towards the end.
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Babar Azam (Pakistan): Top-scored for Pakistan with 67 runs off 83 balls, leading the chase but lacking sufficient partnerships to reach the target.
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Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): Contributed a solid 56 runs off 63 balls, forming an important partnership with Babar Azam in the middle overs.
Key Moments in the Match
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Early Breakthroughs: Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Maheesh Theekshana, broke through early in Pakistan’s innings by dismissing key players like Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan.
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Babar Azam’s Steady Knock: Despite the pressure, Babar Azam’s steady 67 runs laid the foundation for Pakistan’s chase, but he lacked support from other key batsmen.
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Sri Lanka’s Dominant Bowling: Sri Lanka’s bowlers, including Lahiru Kumara and Wanindu Hasaranga, kept applying pressure and took wickets at crucial moments.
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Fielding and Run-Outs: Sri Lanka’s fielding was sharp, with vital run-outs, particularly Iftikhar Ahmed’s dismissal, which shifted momentum in Sri Lanka’s favor.
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Conclusion
This match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was a nail-biting contest with both teams showcasing moments of brilliance. Sri Lanka set a competitive target of 228 runs, and while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan fought hard for Pakistan, their efforts fell short. The match emphasized the importance of partnerships, fielding, and consistency in limited-overs cricket. Both teams will reflect on this game and look to improve in their upcoming fixtures.
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