Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan Chase Down Highest Target In World Cup History To Beat Sri Lanka

10.10.2023 - 19:45 sports.ndtv.com

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

The diminutive Rizwan overcame leg cramps to score a 121-ball 131 not out while Shafique hit a 103-ball 113 as Pakistan overhauled their 345-run target in 48.2 overs.

The victory gives Pakistan two wins in as many games and a huge boost in confidence ahead of their high-profile clash against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Highest targets chased down in World Cup history: 345 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad (2023) 328 by Ireland against England in Bengaluru (2011) 322 by Bangladesh against West Indies in Taunton (2019) 319 by Bangladesh against Scotland in Nelson (2015) 313 by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe in New Plymouth (1992) Sri Lanka's imposing total of 344-9 was built around brilliant hundreds from Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama.

Rizwan cracked eight boundaries and three sixes while Shafique's knock had ten boundaries and three sixes as Pakistan improved on the previous highest World Cup chase of 328 by Ireland against England in Bangalore in 2011.

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