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COLOMBO :Abdullah Shafique struck 160 not out in a fourth innings masterclass to help Pakistan pull off a stunning chase and register a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the opening test in Galle on Wednesday.
Abdullah Shafique hit an unbeaten 160 as Pakistan chased down a record target of 342 in Galle to win a tense opening Test by four wickets against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Shafique hit the winning runs in the final session of play on day five to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took a match haul of nine wickets but his efforts were in vain as Pakistan battled past the previous best chase in Galle of 268 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 2019.
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dropped to second among bowlers while Hardik Pandya rose a whopping 13 places to eighth in the all-rounders' list after his strong show against England in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on Wednesday. While India clinched a narrow 2-1 triumph in what was a thrilling ODI series, star pacer Bumrah was forced to miss the final match owing to back spasms, which cost him his top spot. New Zealand quick Trent Boult reclaimed the top spot with 704 rating points as against Bumrah's 703.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday. Chasing 342, Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.
cricket on Tuesday. Azam reached this landmark during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Azam struck a fine half-century, his 22nd in Tests, before he was bowled by spinner Prabhath Jayasuriya for 55 off 104 balls.
Niroshan Dickwella reminded the cricket fans of retired India skipper MS Dhoni with his smart wicketkeeping skills in Sri Lanka's first Test match against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium. Dickwella on Tuesday showed amazing game awareness to help his side get rid of Imam-ul-Haq in the fourth innings of the match. Chasing a target of 342 runs, Pakistan got off to a solid start with an 87-run partnership between Imam and Abdullah Shafique before Dickwella's brilliance behind the stumps provided his side the first breakthrough in the innings.
SL vs Pak 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Ton-up Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan will look to ensure Pakistan don't slip up, with the visitors needing just 120 runs with seven wickets in hand to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Pakistan were going smoothly in their chase on Tuesday until Babar Azam was dismissed by a stunning delivery from Prabath Jayasuriya, but Rizwan came in and ensured they did not lose any more wickets and finished at 222/3 at Stumps in their chase of 342. After bowling Sri Lanka out for 337 in their second innings, Pakistan started their chase well before Sri Lanka got two quick wickets. However Babar (55) and Shafique's 101-run stand put Pakistan in a commanding position. Shafique finished the day unbeaten on 112. However, Sri Lanka know that a few quick wickets on a turning pitch on Day 5 can turn the game on its head. (LIVE SCORECARD)
The countdown for the T20 World Cup in Australia has started with all teams in the first-round matches finalised.