Sri Lanka on top in second Test as Pakistan batters struggle
Spinner Ramesh Mendis took three wickets to put Sri Lanka in command of the second Test on Monday despite a fighting 62 by Pakistan batsman Agha Salman.
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Ramesh Mendis Takes 3 To Put Sri Lanka On Top In 2nd Test vs Pakistan
Ramesh Mendis led an inspired Sri Lanka spin attack to leave Pakistan in trouble at 191-7 in reply to the hosts' 378 on day two of the second Test on Monday. The tourists, who lead the two-match series 1-0, ended the day still trailing Sri Lanka by 187 runs in their first innings at Galle. Agha Salman resisted the bowling attack with his maiden Test fifty but fell to Prabath Jayasuriya's left-arm spin for 62 in the final moments of play before stumps was called.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Second Test, Day 2 Live Updates: SL Eye 400-Plus Total
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Second Test, Day 2 Live Updates And Live Score: On Day 2, Sri Lanka are steadily progressing towards a 400-plus total in the first innings. Dinesh Chandimal and Oshada Fernando hit half-centuries to drive Sri Lanka's total before Pakistan hit back with wickets to share the opening day honours in the second Test on Sunday. Chandimal, who hit 80, put on key partnerships including a 75-run fourth-wicket stand with Angelo Mathews, who fell short of fifty in his landmark 100th Test. Sri Lanka reached 315 for six when bad light stopped play for the day, with the hosts electing to bat first in their bid to bounce back from an opening loss in the two-match series. "If we can get 400 runs that will be a good total," Oshada, who made 50, said after the day's play. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Sri Lanka will host Pakistan in the second and final Test, starting from Sunday, July 24 at the picturesque Galle International Stadium. A century from captain Babar Azam in the first innings, and an unbeaten 160 from Abdullah Shafique during the chase handed Pakistan a four-wicket win in the first Test earlier this week. However, Pakistan will be without the services of Shaheen Afridi, who has been ruled out of the second Test due to an injury. Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali has been touted to replace him in the playing XI, while Fawad Alam could also return in place of Salman Ali Agha.
"Had To Overcome Statistical Everest": Ramiz Raja On Pakistan's Win vs Sri Lanka In Galle Test
As Pakistan chased down 342 to win the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja hailed the victory and said they "proved the world wrong". Pakistan's chase was the highest successful chase in the venue's history. This #teamPakistan had to overcome a statistical Everest to prove the world wrong at Galle and they did !! Great run chase," Raja tweeted. He also praised skipper Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique, who scored magnificent centuries for Pakistan in the match.
Watch: Abdullah Shafique Gets Rousing Reception From Pakistan Teammates After Match-Winning Knock vs Sri Lanka In 1st Test
Pakistan completed the highest run-chase at the venue to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a total of 342 runs, Pakistan rode on Abdullah Shafique's career-best score of 160 not out to seal the victory on a rain-hit fifth day in Galle. Notably, Shafique survived three dropped catches, on 70, 135 and 151. After the conclusion of the match, the Pakistan players, led by captain Babar Azam, came down on the field to shake hands with the Sri Lanka team.
"Hope That He Becomes One Of The Best Openers: Babar Azam On Abdullah Shafique
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday said that Abdullah Shafique can become one of the world's best Test openers after his epic century against Sri Lanka in Galle. Shafique hit an unbeaten 160 to steer Pakistan home in a record chase of 342 at the picturesque venue as Pakistan won a tense opening Test in the final session on day five. The 22-year-old batted for just under nine hours and five sessions against a spin attack led by the in-form Prabath Jayasuriya, who took a match tally of nine wickets.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Abdullah Shafique Stars As Pakistan Complete Record Chase In Galle
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.