This Day That Year: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy 2017

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Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in a low scoring thriller played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on 12th June 2017. Sarfaraz Ahmed led side was placed with India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka in Group B.
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss and decided to field first. Nirshoan Dickwella looked in fine touch with attacking stroke play. Junaid Khan got the breakthrough for Pakistan dismissing Gunathilka cheaply. Kusal Mendis and Dickwella put Pakistani bowlers under pressure. At the end of 10 overs, Sri Lanka were 50 for 1.

Dickwella and Mendis continued to play with positive intent which made life tough for Pakistani bowlers. Hasan Ali provided much-needed breakthrough dismissing Kusal Mendis. Mendis and Dickwella added 56 runs for the 2nd wicket. Dickwella looked composed and reached his fifty off 52 balls.  In the next over, Faheem Ashraf got the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal to leave Sri Lanka at 83 for 3.

The experienced Angelo Mathews and Dickwela steadied the innings for Sri Lanka taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries. Mohammad Aamir broke a 78 runs stand as he got rid of Mathews. From 161 for 3, Pakistan reduced Sri Lanka to 167 for 7. Suranga Lakmal and Gunaratne put on a crucial 46 runs stand for the 8th wicket which helped Lankans post a competitive total that helped the pacers. Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 236 in 49.2 overs.

Chasing 237 runs to win, Fakhar Zaman looked in sensational touch putting pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers along with Azhar Ali. At the end of 10 overs, Pakistan raced to 65 for 0.
Fakhar reached his fifty off 34 balls which helped Pakistan lay a strong foundation. Nuwan Pradeep got the breakthrough getting the wicket of Fakhar Zaman. Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Pradeep, and Lakmal produced a stunning comeback for Sri Lanka reducing Pakistan to 162 for 7.

Sarfaraz Ahmed came to the crease and was given chances thrice. Out of the three chances, one was run-out and twice dropped. He took advantage of good stroke play along with Mohammad Aamir. The captain led from the front by reaching his fifty off 71 balls. Both added unbeaten 75 runs for the 8th the wicket that helped Pakistan win the match by 3 wickets. By the virtue of this win, Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals.

For his captains knock, Sarfaraz Ahmed was awarded the man of the match.
Pakistan 237 for 7 in 44.5 overs (Sarfaraz Ahmed 61*, Fakhar Zaman 50, Azhar Ali 34, Nuwan Pradeep 3/60) beat Sri Lanka 236 in 49.2 overs ( Dickwella 73, Mathews 39, Hasan Ali 3/43, Junaid Khan 3/40) by 3 wickets.

CT 2017: Pakistan ride on captain Sarfraz's superb show to beat ...
Sarfaraz Ahmed 61 helped Pakistan beat SL in a low scoring thriller at CT 2017 
   


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