Pakistan Tour of SriLanka – SL PAK 1st TEST LIVE: Pakistan 24/2 at stumps: Pakistan hold the bragging rights at the end of Day 1 after a fine performance from their bowlers put them on top in Galle. Barring Dinesh Chandimal, none of the SL batters got going as the hosts were bowled out for a paltry 222 with Shaheen Afridi picking up four wickets. In response, Prabathan Jayasuriya and Kasun Rajitha struck early to leave the visitors at 24/2 but still ahead in the game. The SL vs PAK Series in India will be broadcast LIVE on Sony Sports Network: Follow SriLanka vs Pakistan Test Series LIVE Updates and Scores on InsideSport.IN.
Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam(c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha
Pakistan 1st Innings:
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | 13 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 27.66 | |
| Imam ul Haq | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 | |
| Azhar Ali | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 7.89 | |
| Babar Azam (C) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Extra | 5 (b 0, w 5, nb 0, lb 0) | |||||
| Total | 24/2 (18) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Yasir Shah, Naseem Shah, S Afridi | |||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasun Rajitha | 5 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2.20 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1.22 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| IU Haq | 1-12 | 6.2 |
| Abdullah Shafique | 2-21 | 14.5 |
Sri Lanka 1st Innings:
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshada Fernando | 35 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Dimuth Karunaratne (C) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Kusal Mendis | 21 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 60.00 | |
| Angelo Mathews | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 76 | 115 | 10 | 1 | 66.09 | |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 14 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| Niroshan Dickwella (WK) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | |
| Ramesh Mendis | 11 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 26.83 | |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 38 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 58.46 | |
| Kasun Rajitha | 14 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 43.75 | |
| Extra | 5 (b 1, w 0, nb 3, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 222/10 (66.1) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 14.1 | 3 | 58 | 4 | 4.09 |
| Hasan Ali | 12 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Naseem Shah | 13 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 4.23 |
| Yasir Shah | 21 | 4 | 66 | 2 | 3.14 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 6 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| D Karunaratne | 1-11 | 2.6 |
| K Mendis | 2-60 | 14.5 |
| O Fernando | 3-60 | 15.1 |
| A Mathews | 4-68 | 20.5 |
| D de Silva | 5-99 | 29.3 |
| N Dickwella | 6-103 | 31.1 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 7-130 | 42.3 |
| NGRP Jayasuriya | 8-133 | 43.6 |
| D Chandimal | 9-177 | 54.5 |
| M Theekshana | 10-222 | 66.1 |
- The first test is set to take place in Galle from July 16.
- The second match will be held in Colombo from July 24.
- The matches will be Broadcasted LIVE in India on Sony Sports Network
- SL vs PAK Series will be LIVE on PTV in Pakistan
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Current Scenario of national political insatiability in Sri Lanka
The people’s protests in Sri Lanka are on the rise amid the massive economic crisis that has hit the country. Pakistan are set to play their first Test vs Sri Lanka from July 16 at the Galle International stadium.
The second Test will be held at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo from July 24 to 28.
Both these cities have been affected by protests as some incidents of violence has also bee reported. There are some parts where curfew has also been announced in wake of the protests.
When will the SL vs PAK Test series start?
The SL vs PAK Test series will start on Saturday, 16 July.
What time will the matches start in the SL vs PAK Test series?
All the matches in the SL vs PAK Test series will start at 10:00 AM IST.
How many matches will be played in the SL vs PAK Test series?
There will be two matches in the SL vs PAK Test series.
What are the destinations of the SL vs PAK Test series?
The first Test match between SL vs PAK will be hosted in Galle followed by Colombo for the second Test match.
When will the SL vs PAK Test series conclude?
The SL vs PAK Test series will conclude on Thursday, July 28 (if match ends on fifth day).
How can I watch the SL vs PAK Test series?
Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App will broadcast and live stream the SL vs PAK Test series in India.
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SL vs PAK Squads
Sri Lanka:
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya , Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha
Pakistan:
Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam(c), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan(wk), Faheem Ashraf, Yasir Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali
Schedule:
| Day | Date | Match | Venue |
| Friday | 16th to 20th July | 1st Test | Galle |
| Monday | 24th to 28th July | 2nd Test | Colombo |
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