Colombo: Pakistan seals a commanding victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the SL vs PAK series, clinching the two-match series with an emphatic win at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Sri Lanka struggled in their first innings, managing only 166 runs, putting them in a precarious position. In reply, Pakistan’s batting lineup displayed remarkable prowess, amassing an impressive total of 576 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The star of the innings was Abdullah Shafique, who notched a magnificent double century, while Agha Salman, later named the Man of the Match, contributed a rapid 132 not out.
🏆 Player of the match @imabd28
🏆 Player of the series @SalmanAliAgha1 #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/dqAUPZlQF8— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 27, 2023
Pakistan’s strong lead of 410 runs left very little chance of Sri Lanka making a comeback. On Day 4 of the enthralling match, Pakistan showcased its dominance once again, led by the outstanding performance of left-arm spinner Noman, who claimed 7 wickets, and Sri Lanka was bowled out for another low total of 188.
𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 2️⃣-0️⃣ 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 🙌
Well played, boys 👏#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/PdDIAy76Uy
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 27, 2023
Consequently, Pakistan secured a resounding victory in the second test match by an innings and 222 runs, leading to a comprehensive series win of 2-0 against Sri Lanka.
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