FOUR! Naseem Shah to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That's the end of the first innings, and Sri Lanka have posted a competitive total on the board. Janith Liyanage played a brilliant knock, scoring 54 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kamindu Mendis added valuable contributions to take their team to 288. On the other hand, Pakistan's bowlers delivered a solid performance, with Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed picking up three wickets each. Can Pakistan chase down the target, or will Sri Lanka successfully defend the total? The run chase is coming up shortly.
49.5
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
49.4
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
49.3
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
49.2
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Ahmed, fielded by Rizwan.
49.1
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Azam.
49.1
Wide Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
48.6
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
48.5
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
48.4
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
48.3
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
48.2
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Shah.
48.1
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Nawaz, fielded by Rizwan.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Ayub, fielded by Azam.
47.5
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Ahmed.
47.4
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
47.3
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
47.2
Naseem Shah to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.
47.1
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs.
46.5
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
46.4
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs.
46.4
Wide Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run.
46.3
Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.
46.2
APPEAL! Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Ayub, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from the bowler.
46.1
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Agha, fielded by Azam.
45.5
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Talat.
45.5
Wide Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
45.4
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Asitha Fernando to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Liyanagamage. A commanding victory for Pakistan as they clinch the game by eight wickets, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The openers set a solid foundation and laid the platform for a successful chase. Once they got dismissed, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took control, rotating the strike effectively and accelerating when required, steering Pakistan over the line with confidence. Babar Azam's composed and dominant century earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, as he once again showcased his class with the bat.
48.1
Asitha Fernando to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
47.5
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
47.4
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
47.3
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
47.2
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
47.1
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage. 20th ODI century for Babar Azam.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
46.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
46.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
46.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
46.2
FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
46.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Vimukthi.
FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Boundary to end the over.
45.5
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
45.4
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
45.4
Wide Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
45.3
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
45.2
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
45.1
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run.
SIX! Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
44.5
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
44.4
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed to fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando.
44.3
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
44.2
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
44.1
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. That's the end of the first innings, and Sri Lanka have posted a competitive total on the board. Janith Liyanage played a brilliant knock, scoring 54 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kamindu Mendis added valuable contributions to take their team to 288. On the other hand, Pakistan's bowlers delivered a solid performance, with Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed picking up three wickets each. Can Pakistan chase down the target, or will Sri Lanka successfully defend the total? The run chase is coming up shortly.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Ahmed, fielded by Rizwan.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, dropped catch by Azam.
Wide Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to leg gully for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Shah.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, shy attempt by Nawaz, fielded by Rizwan.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Ayub, fielded by Azam.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Ahmed.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
FOUR! Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Naseem Shah to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.
Naseem Shah to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.
Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs.
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs.
Wide Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run.
Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wazir.
APPEAL! Haris Rauf to Pramod Madushan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Ayub, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from the bowler.
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Agha, fielded by Azam.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Talat.
Wide Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Pramod Madushan. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Muhammad Waseem Jnr to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Asitha Fernando to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Liyanagamage. A commanding victory for Pakistan as they clinch the game by eight wickets, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The openers set a solid foundation and laid the platform for a successful chase. Once they got dismissed, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took control, rotating the strike effectively and accelerating when required, steering Pakistan over the line with confidence. Babar Azam's composed and dominant century earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, as he once again showcased his class with the bat.
Asitha Fernando to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage. 20th ODI century for Babar Azam.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Vimukthi.
FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs. Boundary to end the over.
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
Wide Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Pramod Madushan to Muhammad Rizwan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run.
SIX! Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed to fine leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Mendis, fielded by Fernando.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Muhammad Rizwan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Babar Azam. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Muhammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, leading edge back to bowler for no runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Muhammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Muhammad Rizwan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.