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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: Dinesh Chandimal Propels Sri Lanka On Day 1

Dinesh Chandimal struck his fourth successive half-century to drive Sri Lanka's total before Pakistan hit back with late wickets on Sunday's opening day of the second Test at Galle. 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.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Fawad Alam Returns As Sri Lanka Opt To Bat

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Day Live Updates: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the second Test at the Galle International Stadium. At the toss, Pakistan captain Babar Azam confirmed that Fawad Alam and Nauman Ali replace Azhar Ali and the injured Shaheen Shah Afridi in the playing XI. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando and Dunith Wellalage replace Kasun Rajitha and Maheesh Theekshana. A century from Babar 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. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dunith Wellalage In Line For Test Debut Against Pakistan

Sri Lanka's teenage spinner Dunith Wellalage has been included in the final 12 for the second Test against Pakistan in Galle, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Saturday. The 19-year-old Wellalage, a left-arm orthodox who awaits his Test debut, seems a likely replacement for injured spinner Maheesh Theekshana as the hosts look to bounce back in the two-match series after their opening loss. "Dunith Wellalage is back in the squad" after being released from the Test squad for a domestic match, Karunaratne told reporters.

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.

"At Par With Victory Over India In Bangalore": PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pakistan's Win Over Sri Lanka In 1st Test

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has lauded the national team for its recent win against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test, saying the victory is at par with Pakistan's historic triumph over India in the 1987 Bangalore Test. Pakistan chased down a stiff 342-run target on the final day to register a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Watch: Pakistan Players Enjoy Beach Volleyball Session Ahead Of Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan chased down the highest total ever at the Galle International Cricket Stadium to beat Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series earlier this week. Abdullah Shafique was the star of the show as his unbeaten knock of 160 helped Pakistan in chasing down a daunting total of 342. With the second Test set to start on Sunday, July 24, the Pakistan players were seen having a fun time at the beach. In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the players can be seen taking pictures and having a laugh about it.

Watch: Babar Azam And Co Celebrate Pakistan's First Test Win vs SL With Special Cake

It was a momentous occasion for Pakistan as Abdullah Shafique hit an epic 160 to anchor his team's record chase of 342 at Galle as the tourists won a thrilling opening Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The opener capped his marathon display with the winning runs in the final session on day five, jumping for joy and pumping his fist as Pakistan triumphed by four wickets for 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 the visitors battled past the previous best chase in Galle of 268 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 2019.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Second Test, Day 2 Live Updates: SL Eye 400-Plus Total

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Dinesh Chandimal Propels Sri Lanka On Day 1

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Fawad Alam Returns As Sri Lanka Opt To Bat

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dunith Wellalage In Line For Test Debut Against Pakistan

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"At Par With Victory Over India In Bangalore": PCB Chief Ramiz Raja On Pakistan's Win Over Sri Lanka In 1st Test

Watch: Pakistan Players Enjoy Beach Volleyball Session Ahead Of Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Watch: Babar Azam And Co Celebrate Pakistan's First Test Win vs SL With Special Cake