Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Full Commentary, 5th ODI, 27 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 5th ODI / Gaddafi Stadium
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Dilshan Madushanka,
Sri Lanka
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Good length on off stump from Shaheen Afridi. The batter goes forward and defends, no run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length at the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a good length on the stumps, and it deflects away for a single leg bye.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 bye, Shaheen Afridi angles past the batter, who goes forward as they scamper through for a bye.
End of over 1 (3 runs)
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Naseem Shah pitches this one full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, no run, Naseem Shah bowls a full length delivery on off stump. No run taken as the chase continues comfortably.
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Naseem Shah serves this one full outside off, and the batter works it away for one to keep the chase comfortable.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm in this comfortable pursuit.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Naseem Shah serves a full length delivery targeting the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly to send it away for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands a fast delivery on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, Four, Shaheen Afridi serves a full delivery on the stumps. Avishka Fernando leans forward, meets it with a clean drive, and collects four runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi errs in line, spilling a good length delivery down the leg side for one wide.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi bowls this back of a length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it back of a length outside off stump, worked away for one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi drops it in back of a length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping things moving along without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length outside off, and the batter lets it pass without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm in this comfortable chase.
End of over 3 (6 runs)
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, 3 runs, Hangs in the crease to flick a good-length delivery on the stumps away for three runs.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Naseem Shah attacks the stumps on a full length, and the batter clips it away to collect two runs.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps, defended back with no run taken. The chase remains comfortable.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Naseem Shah pitches this one full length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis launches it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along with ease.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly, finding the boundary to keep this chase moving along comfortably.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along easily.
End of over 4 (15 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it back of a length outside the off stump. Avishka Fernando sends it away for four, keeping the chase moving along with absolute ease.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out safely. Sri Lanka continue without any alarms in this modest chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward to push it away for one.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a comfortable chase, there is no need for any alarms here.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He cannot pierce the field, taking no run to finish the over.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length around off stump. No run taken as the chase stays firmly under control.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches it full on off stump. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping this straightforward chase completely comfortable.
End of over 6 (12 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs. That brings up the fifty-run opening stand.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without any alarms as the chase remains completely comfortable
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly without any alarms. The opening partnership has reached fifty.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains completely untrou
Avishka Fernando c F Zaman b S Afridi 16 (17) Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, c F Zaman b S Afridi, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump. Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease to pull and
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, seeing off the over without adding to the total.
End of over 7 (2 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps. The batter keeps it out with ease in this comfortable chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter cannot take a run from it.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, Haris Rauf pitches it full outside off, and the batter presses forward to push it away for three runs.
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length in line with off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain completely comfortable in this chase.
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it away to find the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps. It is defended calmly with the chase firmly under control.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one as the chase continues comfortably.
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without fuss.
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas drops it back of a length outside off stump. Kusal Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, moving the chase along without any alarms.
Kusal Mendis b A Minhas 8 (6) Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The chase remains completely untroubled.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Full length on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, and the batter hangs in the crease to block it defensively. With forty-nine needed, the chase remains entirely comfortable.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four. With the target well within reach, Sri Lanka move along comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away with no run conceded in this comfortable chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In complete control of the chase, Sri Lanka are moving along comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches this back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the boundary for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run. The chase remains comfortable.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas bowls a full length delivery on off stump. No run is taken as the chase continues comfortably.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it away. With the target well within reach, there is no need to take any risks.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase proceeds easily.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, kept out watchfully. The chase remains completely comfortable.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Arafat Minhas, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around leg stump, tucked away for one easy run.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter eases it away to rotate the strike with a single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi drops this one back of a length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. That adds one extra to the total.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on leg stump. The batter goes forward to meet it, but cannot find a gap.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, easing the chase along without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends without concern in this simple chase.
End of over 12 (8 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump by Arafat Minhas, and he knocks it away to collect one run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase well in hand.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed into the off stump on a good length, and worked away to take one run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along without any alarms.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for an easy single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Full length on the stumps from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter defends without any alarms in this comfortable chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on the stumps, but no run comes off it. Only twenty-six required now
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake latches onto it and sends it away for four, taking his side closer to the target without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length line outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass harmlessly. Sri Lanka remain in complete control of this modest chase.
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends without fuss.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls full length on the stumps, worked away comfortably for a single.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away for an easy single in this comfortable chase.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas floats a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, driven forward for a comfortable single.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length onto the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka stay well in control of this modest chase.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, A good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away to take a single without any alarms.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to take two runs. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps, and it is safely kept out. Sri Lanka remain in complete comfort in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on off stump from Naseem Shah, driven firmly from the crease to collect two runs. The chase continues without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps. The batter stays deep in the crease and safely blocks it out.
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping the chase comfortable with just five runs left to get.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, A full-length delivery on the stumps, the batter goes forward and drives cleanly to collect three runs.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the chase well in hand.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas serves this one on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends it away. With just five needed for victory, there is no hurry at all.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka continue towards the target without any alarms.
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah bowls full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it safely into the infield.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for an easy single. Sri Lanka keep moving along toward the target without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. Sri Lanka edge closer in this comfortable chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah serves a full toss outside off stump, and he works it away for one run. Sri Lanka are comfortable in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah pounds it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. With just two needed, there is no hurry at all.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Naseem Shah bends his back with a delivery off the wicket on the off side, and the batter strides forward as the umpire signals one wide. That extra completes the chase in comfortable fashion.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm, with just one run needed for the target.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Maaz Sadaqat pitches on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Good length on off stump from Shaheen Afridi. The batter goes forward and defends, no run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length at the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Shaheen Afridi pitches it on a good length on the stumps, and it deflects away for a single leg bye.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 bye, Shaheen Afridi angles past the batter, who goes forward as they scamper through for a bye.
End of over 1 (3 runs)
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Naseem Shah pitches this one full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, no run, Naseem Shah bowls a full length delivery on off stump. No run taken as the chase continues comfortably.
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Naseem Shah serves this one full outside off, and the batter works it away for one to keep the chase comfortable.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm in this comfortable pursuit.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Naseem Shah serves a full length delivery targeting the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly to send it away for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands a fast delivery on a good length around leg stump. The batter hangs in the crease and fails to connect.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, Four, Shaheen Afridi serves a full delivery on the stumps. Avishka Fernando leans forward, meets it with a clean drive, and collects four runs.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi errs in line, spilling a good length delivery down the leg side for one wide.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi bowls this back of a length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it back of a length outside off stump, worked away for one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi drops it in back of a length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping things moving along without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length outside off, and the batter lets it pass without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm in this comfortable chase.
End of over 3 (6 runs)
Naseem Shah to Avishka Fernando, 3 runs, Hangs in the crease to flick a good-length delivery on the stumps away for three runs.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Naseem Shah attacks the stumps on a full length, and the batter clips it away to collect two runs.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands a good length delivery on the stumps, defended back with no run taken. The chase remains comfortable.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Naseem Shah pitches this one full length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis launches it cleanly all the way over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along with ease.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly, finding the boundary to keep this chase moving along comfortably.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along easily.
End of over 4 (15 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, Four, Shaheen Afridi pitches it back of a length outside the off stump. Avishka Fernando sends it away for four, keeping the chase moving along with absolute ease.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out safely. Sri Lanka continue without any alarms in this modest chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, he presses forward to push it away for one.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In a comfortable chase, there is no need for any alarms here.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it back of a length on the stumps. He cannot pierce the field, taking no run to finish the over.
End of over 5 (6 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. The chase is moving along without any alarms.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, no run taken.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length around off stump. No run taken as the chase stays firmly under control.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches it full on off stump. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping this straightforward chase completely comfortable.
End of over 6 (12 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to collect two runs. That brings up the fifty-run opening stand.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without any alarms as the chase remains completely comfortable
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly without any alarms. The opening partnership has reached fifty.
Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, Shaheen Afridi angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. The chase remains completely untrou
Avishka Fernando c F Zaman b S Afridi 16 (17) Shaheen Afridi to Avishka Fernando, no run, c F Zaman b S Afridi, Shaheen Afridi hits a good length on off stump. Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease to pull and
Shaheen Afridi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, seeing off the over without adding to the total.
End of over 7 (2 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps. The batter keeps it out with ease in this comfortable chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter cannot take a run from it.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, Haris Rauf pitches it full outside off, and the batter presses forward to push it away for three runs.
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length in line with off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka remain completely comfortable in this chase.
Haris Rauf to Kusal Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf serves a full length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it away to find the fence for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps. It is defended calmly with the chase firmly under control.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one as the chase continues comfortably.
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without fuss.
Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas drops it back of a length outside off stump. Kusal Mendis sends it away to the fence for four, moving the chase along without any alarms.
Kusal Mendis b A Minhas 8 (6) Arafat Minhas to Kusal Mendis, no run, b A Minhas, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The chase remains completely untroubled.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Full length on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, and the batter hangs in the crease to block it defensively. With forty-nine needed, the chase remains entirely comfortable.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around the stumps. Kamindu Mendis meets it cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four. With the target well within reach, Sri Lanka move along comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away with no run conceded in this comfortable chase.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In complete control of the chase, Sri Lanka are moving along comfortably.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Haris Rauf pitches this back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away to the boundary for four, keeping the chase entirely comfortable.
Haris Rauf to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Haris Rauf lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run. The chase remains comfortable.
End of over 10 (8 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas bowls a full length delivery on off stump. No run is taken as the chase continues comfortably.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends it away. With the target well within reach, there is no need to take any risks.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase proceeds easily.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, kept out watchfully. The chase remains completely comfortable.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Arafat Minhas, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas lands it on a good length around leg stump, tucked away for one easy run.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter eases it away to rotate the strike with a single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Shaheen Afridi drops this one back of a length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. That adds one extra to the total.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full outside off, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on leg stump. The batter goes forward to meet it, but cannot find a gap.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, easing the chase along without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter defends without concern in this simple chase.
End of over 12 (8 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed full on off stump by Arafat Minhas, and he knocks it away to collect one run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on off stump, and the batter defends safely with the chase well in hand.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed into the off stump on a good length, and worked away to take one run.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with the chase moving along without any alarms.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for an easy single.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Full length on the stumps from Shaheen Afridi, and the batter defends without any alarms in this comfortable chase.
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Shaheen Afridi serves up a full toss on the stumps, but no run comes off it. Only twenty-six required now
Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for one run.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Shaheen Afridi drops it back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake latches onto it and sends it away for four, taking his side closer to the target without any alarms.
Shaheen Afridi to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Shaheen Afridi hits a back of a length line outside the off stump, and the batter lets it pass harmlessly. Sri Lanka remain in complete control of this modest chase.
End of over 14 (6 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends without fuss.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls full length on the stumps, worked away comfortably for a single.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away for an easy single in this comfortable chase.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Arafat Minhas floats a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, driven forward for a comfortable single.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length onto the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka stay well in control of this modest chase.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, A good length delivery on the stumps from Arafat Minhas, worked away to take a single without any alarms.
End of over 15 (4 runs)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to take two runs. Sri Lanka remain entirely comfortable in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps, and it is safely kept out. Sri Lanka remain in complete comfort in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on off stump from Naseem Shah, driven firmly from the crease to collect two runs. The chase continues without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah hits a good length on the stumps. The batter stays deep in the crease and safely blocks it out.
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis sends it away for four, keeping the chase comfortable with just five runs left to get.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, A full-length delivery on the stumps, the batter goes forward and drives cleanly to collect three runs.
Arafat Minhas to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Arafat Minhas bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with the chase well in hand.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas serves this one on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends it away. With just five needed for victory, there is no hurry at all.
Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Arafat Minhas pushes this full length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. Sri Lanka continue towards the target without any alarms.
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Naseem Shah bowls full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it safely into the infield.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for an easy single. Sri Lanka keep moving along toward the target without any alarms.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for one run. Sri Lanka edge closer in this comfortable chase.
Naseem Shah to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Naseem Shah serves a full toss outside off stump, and he works it away for one run. Sri Lanka are comfortable in this chase.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah pounds it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. With just two needed, there is no hurry at all.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Naseem Shah bends his back with a delivery off the wicket on the off side, and the batter strides forward as the umpire signals one wide. That extra completes the chase in comfortable fashion.
Naseem Shah to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Naseem Shah lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends without alarm, with just one run needed for the target.
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Maaz Sadaqat to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Maaz Sadaqat pitches on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four.