Tags: World Cup 2023,
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, eighth Match at Hyderabad, Oct 10, 2023,
Pakistan,
Sri Lanka
Printed on: Oct 11, 2023
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Mohammad Rizwan compiled a superb 131 not out off 121 balls as Pakistan created historical past, registering the best profitable run chase in males’s World Cup historical past. Set to chase 345 in match quantity eight of the ICC Males’s ODI World Cup 2023 on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Hyderabad, Pakistan received dwelling in 48.2 overs, with six wickets in hand. Aside from Rizwan, opener Abdullah Shafique, who got here in for out-of-form Fakhar Zaman, additionally starred within the chase with 113 off 103 balls. Rizwan and Shafique added 176 runs for the third wicket to place Pakistan on track for creating historical past.
Chasing 345, Pakistan received off to a disappointing begin as Imam-ul-Haq (12) top-edged a pull off Dilshan Madushanka. Skipper Babar Azam additionally registered one other low rating. He was out for 10 off 15 balls, strangled down leg by Madushanka. At 37/2, Sri Lanka have been on high within the recreation. Nevertheless, Rizwan and Shafique mixed to first deliver Pakistan again within the recreation after which push them forward within the contest.
Shafique struck 10 fours and three sixes in his first World Cup innings. The Pakistan staff administration’s determination to deliver him for Zaman, considerably a compelled one, turned out to be a grasp stroke. The batter regarded in command of proceedings till he fell to a superb catch by substitute Dushan Hemantha at backward level, making an attempt to chop Matheesha Pathirana.
Following Shafique’s exit, Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed (22 not out off 10) took Pakistan dwelling with none additional bother. Rizwan hit eight fours and three sixes in his innings, additionally battling cramps in theatrical trend. Iftikhar helped himself to 4 fours in his cameo, once more proving that he’s creating into a very good finisher for Pakistan.
Earlier, Sri Lanka additionally gave a very good account of themselves with the bat. Kusal Perera fell for a duck, caught behind off Hasan Ali. However Kusal Mendis (122 off 77) and Pathum Nissanka (51 off 61) added 102 runs for the second wicket. The partnership was damaged when Nissanka hit a poor supply from Shadab Khan to a fielder.
Mendis, nevertheless, discovered one other ready ally in Sadeera Samarawickrama (108 off 89 balls). The duo added 111 for the third wicket to put the inspiration for a batting assault on the loss of life. Mendis’ advantageous innings, which featured 14 fours and 6 sixes, was ended by Hasan Ali. The Pakistan pacer additionally dismissed Charith Asalanka for 1.
Samarawickrama held fort from one finish and struck 11 fours and two sixes in his great knock. However Sri Lanka stored shedding wickets on the different finish. From 218/2 within the twenty ninth over, they completed at 344/9, which was a little bit of a disappointing effort. Hasan Ali was the wrecker in chief, ending with 4/71 in 10 overs.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
