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Sri Lanka Vs Pakistan Day 2, 2nd Test Highlights: Sri Lanka are bowled out for 166 and Pakistan have raced to 178/2 after second day at SSC in Colombo.
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Pakistan are firmly on top after Sri Lanka dismissing for 166 in 48.4 overs after captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be eyeing a rare 2-0 Test series whitewash against hosts Sri Lanka after ending the opening day at 145 for 2, just 21 runs behind the hosts. The visitors are 1-0 up in the series after winning a thrilling first Test at Galle by four wickets.
Although skipper Babar Azam failed to fire in both the innings, it was youngster Saud Shakeel's double ton in the first innings which turned the match around for Pakistan. For Sri Lanka, only Dhananjaya de Silva was the shining light with the bat in both the innings but failed to find support from the rest of the team.
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LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 2
Day 2 was called off due to bad weather at the Trinidad stadium. Sri Lanka will be hoping to get Pakistan bowled soon out whereas Babar Azam-led side would look to get full control of this contest.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Day 3 weather report
Day 3 of the SL vs. PAK match is anticipated to be cloudy as well. The weather at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo has a major chance of heavy rainfall on day 3 as well.
LIVE PAK vs SL Day 2: Sri Lanka look to bounce back
Sri Lanka will look to bounce back on Day 3 if we get ample amount of overs to play on the day without any rain interupption. Pakistan on the other hand will look to get the job done on Day 3 with a big score on the board.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan lead by 12
Pakistan lead by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the series after a rainy Day 2. It will be interesting to see how both teams go out with their gameplan on Day 3.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Active cricketers with most hundreds
Take a look at the active batters who have the most number of centuries in ODI cricket at the moment.
Babar Azam To Virat Kohli: Active Batters With Most Hundreds In ODI Cricket - In Pics
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: All eyes on Babar Azam
Babar Azam is on 28 off 49 balls with 3 boundaries and a maximum. Sri Lanka will be keen on getting some wickets with the likes of Fernando, Jayasuriya and more.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Match report of Day 2
Although we did not have much cricket on Day 2 of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, you can read the match report from day 2 below.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Shafique eye hundred
Abdullah Shafique will eye to hit a century on Day 3 of the Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. He is on 87 off 131 balls with 8 fours and two maximums.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Respect for ground-staff
Respect for all the ground staff who worked very hard during each rain break at the stadium of Colombo. Day 2 has been spoiled with Day 3 also expected to be interrupted by heavy rainfall.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 2
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali was seen enjoying the wet covers at the Colombo stadium. The day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test was called off due to bad weather.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Hasan Ali enjoys rain
Watch the video of Hasan Ali enjoying the rain in Colombo before the day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test got called off. Checkout the video below:
Making the most of the rain delay in Colombo, with @RealHa55an leading the charge #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/Xi3w8lDrZp
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 25, 2023
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test Day 2: Rain plays spoilsport
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 was called off due to bad weather conditions. Only 10 overs of play was available as Pakistan added 33 runs.
Day has been called off due to rain
Only 10 overs of play was possible as Pakistan added 33 runs #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/orH3qOUkvT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 25, 2023
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Day 2 called off
We have an official announcement that Day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test has been called off to due to bad weather conditions. What a shame, first the Ashes, then the India vs West Indies match and now the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: 20-25 over expected today
A prediction from the ground report suggests that we will have at least 20 to 25 overs today if the conditions get suitable for playing. Bad news is that the forecast of tomorrow also does not look good.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Rain stops
Rain has stopped but a lot of damage has been done to the ground. There is no activity from the ground staff yet which means it is going to take some time for the match to begin if it stays clear.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain delays Babar Azam's innings
Persistent rain has kept Sri Lanka and Pakistan players off the field at the SSC in Colombo. Pakistan captain had moved along to 28 with some extraordinary strokeplay. Here's a glimpse of interesting shot by Babar Azam...
This innovative shot from King Babar Azam _#SLvPAK #PAKvsSL #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/dlZ0by78TQ
— King Babar Azam Army (@kingbabararmy) July 25, 2023
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain delays resumption after lunch
Rain continue to pour down at the Sinhalese Sport Club ground in Colombo. An early lunch was taken but rain hasn't relented. We won't have resumption any time soon after lunch on Day 2 either.
_ Rain keeps pouring, and our lunch plans are taken! __ Looks like the delay will be a bit longer than expected.#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/faEEOeg42r
— Sri Lanka Cricket __ (@OfficialSLC) July 25, 2023
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Hasan Ali has fun on rain-soaked covers - WATCH
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, who has not been picked for the second Test against Sri Lanka is enjoying a 'swimming' session on top of the wet covers at the SSC in Colombo. Rain has sent both teams indoors for an early lunch on the second day. Watch Hasan Ali HERE...
Pelting down here in Colombo and Hassan Ali is having fun _ #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/VLRuj1t2U1
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) July 25, 2023
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Early lunch has been taken due to rain
An early lunch has been taken at the SSC in Colombo due to heavy rain. The covers are still on all over the ground as Pakistan lead by 12 runs with 8 wickets in hand.
Pakistan 1st inngs 178/2 vs SL
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: SSC totally under covers now
The Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo is totally under the covers now as rain keeps falling. We'll be back with more updates soon.
The SSC at the moment. pic.twitter.com/OwuVk1PctQ
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) July 25, 2023
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Raining heavily in Colombo
It's still raining hard at the Sinhalese Sport Club (SSC) in Colombo. Sri Lanka Cricket provides a glimpse of the covered ground. Stay tuned for more updates.
___ Play halted by Mother Nature! ___
__ Heavy rain has poured down, forcing a temporary pause in the game. The dedicated groundskeepers are working hard to protect the pitch from the downpour.#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/6A1hBzXJyl
— Sri Lanka Cricket __ (@OfficialSLC) July 25, 2023
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain halts play in Colombo
Rain has sent the players off the field as covers are coming on at the Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo. Pakistan had just got the first innings lead with a couple of fours from Babar Azam, who is batting on 27. Abdullah Shafique has reached 87.
Pakistan 1st inngs 178/2 in 38.3 ovs vs SL
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Babar Azam smashes 1st six of day
Pakistan captain Babar Azam smashes the first six of the day, hammering Prabath Jayasuriya over long-on to move along to 19 and level the scores as well. Abdullah Shafique is batting on 84.
Pakistan 1st inngs 166/2 in 36 ovs vs SL
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: PAK close in on first innings lead
Pakistan are closing in on getting a lead in the first innings. Babar Azam's side are just 9 runs behind Sri Lanka as Dilshan Madushanka concedes 1 run in his last over. Abdullah Shafique is batting on 81 and Babar Azam ins on 13.
Pakistan 1st inngs 157/2 in 35 ovs vs SL
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Pakistan 150 comes up
Babar Azam opens the scoring on the day with 3 runs off Dilshan Madushanka and Abhdullah Shafique gets a couple in the same over to bring up Pakistan's 150. Shafique is batting on 76 and Babar Azam is on 11.
Pakistan 1st inngs 150/2 in 31 ovs vs SL
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Lankans start off with maiden
Asitha Fernando completed his over without conceding a run while Prabath Jayasuriya has bowled a maiden in the first full over of the day. Abdullah Shafique is unbeaten on 74 and Babar Azam is on 8.
Pakistan 1st inngs 145/2 in 30 ovs vs SL
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Babar Azam has most international tons since 2022
Pakistan skipper has most international centuries since 2022, scoring 10 in all formats of the game. Australian Usman Khawaja is second with 7 centuries while India's Virat Kohli has 6 tons. Can Babar Azam score his 11th century since 2022 today?
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Naseem Shah gives insight into his development
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah rocked Sri Lanka on Day 1 of 2nd Test at Colombo, claiming 3/41 to bundle them 166. Hear him give insight into his development from rubber-ball cricket to Tests.
From playing with a rubber ball at home to knitting important partnerships in Test cricket, get a peek into the evolution of @iNaseemShah the batter __#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/iEUWn27ZHR
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2023
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Lankan coach disappointed by batters
Sri Lanka's coach Naveed Nawaz was disappointed by the performance of his batters after getting bowled out for just 166 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo. “We expected to bat better than this,” Sri Lanka batting coach Naveed Nawaz said. “The SSC is a wicket where you can make lots of runs once you get a start. Their field settings were good and tempted the batters and we made the wrong choices. It’s a matter of poor execution.”
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Abrar Ahmed reaps benefits of patience
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming four wickets as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 166 on the opening day of the 2nd Test. Abrar, playing his first away series, credited Babar Azam for asking him to remain patient after a wicket-less first session.
“In the first session, when I couldn’t get a wicket, Babar Bhai (Babar Azam) and Saifi Bhai (Sarfaraz Ahmed) told me that I am bowling well, but I need to keep on bowling with patience. My patience yielded fruit in the second session, and I started getting wickets. This not only boosted my confidence but also motivated me to further excel with the ball,” Abrar Ahmed said after play on Day 1.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Pakistan eye massive lead
Pakistan will eye a huge lead over Sri Lanka after ending Day 1 just 21 runs behind the hosts. SL were bowled out for just 166 and Pakistan have raced to 145 for 2 lead by fifties from Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood. Can Pakistan complete a 2-0 whitewash and maintain their lead in the World Test Championship table?
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: News about Babar
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was not happy with ICC leaving out Babar Azam out of the World Cup promo. Read the story below.
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Focus on Babar Azam
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be key for his side on Day 2 against Sri Lanka in the second Test. Fans expect him to score a century and get the job done for his side.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: De Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is the best pick from the Sri Lanka batting lineup on Day 1. His fighting knock of 57 got Sri Lanka some runs on the board in the first innings.
A fighting knock - Dhananjaya de Silva emerged as the shining star for Sri Lanka in the first innings. #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/mfFjBLWbF7
— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) July 24, 2023
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Naseem Shah
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah is the best pick from his team today, he took 3 wickets with an economy rate of below 3 runs per over.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Match report
Read the Day 1 match report of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test taking place in Colombo. Pakistan dominated the first day of this game with some brilliant bowling performance.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan dominate Day 1
Babar Azam's side have dominated the Day 1 of Colombo Test and they are the favourites to win this contest with a 1-0 lead in the series already.
Pakistan dominate proceedings on the opening day of the Colombo Test #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/r6VW1SSX3x
Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2023
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Can Pakistan get the job done
Pakistan are in complete control of this contest at the moment, they will surely look to post a good total on the board to challenge Sri Lanka but they cannot get comfortable with a team like Lanka as their opponents.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: 'Bobby Ball'
Pakistan would be delighted how the first day of the second Test against the hosts turned out. They have a lead of 21 runs with 8 wickets in hand. Fans are terming their style of play as 'Bobby Ball' on social media.
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Day 1 stumps
The umpires have a chat and call it a day due to bad light. Babar Azam 8 (21) and Abdullah Shafique 74 (99) will continue Pakistan's innings tomorrow on Day 2 of this Test match.
PAK: 145/2 (28.3 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Babar taking his time
Babar Azam is not batting in the similar fashion as his teammates were doing before Shan Masood's wicket. It looks like he will take his time to settle before attack the Lanka bowlers.
PAK: 142/2 (27 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: All eyes on Babar
Babar Azam has joined Abdullah Shafique in the middle who batting in the 70s at the moment. Sri Lanka are searching for wickets to gain some momentum.
PAK: 136/2 (25 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Gone!
Shan Masood 51 (47) caught by Kusal Mendis bowled by Asitha Fernando. Jayasuriya and Mendis continue attack for Sri Lanka as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam comes in at number 4.
PAK: 125/2 (23.2 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan trail by 47
Pakistan trail by 47 runs as Masood also completes his fifty in 44 balls with 4 boundaries and a maximum. Sri Lanka bowlers clueless at the moment.
PAK: 120/1 (21.1 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan on top
Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique in the middle for Pakistan as they trail by 55 runs. Their partnership goes up to 100 runs now with 22 overs left for the day.
PAK: 110/1 (18 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Shafique hits fifty
Abdullah Shafique has completed his fifty, he is batting on 51 off 54 balls with 6 boundaries and 2 maximums so far for Pakistan.
PAK: 97/1 (15 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan bounce back
Pakistan are in fine rhythm at the moment with Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique batting like its a ODI game against Sri Lanka, getting the runs on board as soon as possible with minimum risk.
PAK: 85/1 (12.2 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Mendis into the attack
Ramesh Mendis brought into the attack by Sri Lanka in search for wickets in desperation as Pakistan now trail by just 94 runs.
PAK: 72/1 (10.2 Overs)
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan look to rebuild
Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique look to rebuild Pakistan's innings after the early blow of Imam-ul-Haq. Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando into the attack for Sri Lanka.
PAK: 47/1 (8 Overs)
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakstan 2nd Test, Day 1: Shan Masood racing along
Shan Masood gets a 3 off Dilshan Madushanka's first ball of the over to race along 13 off 9 balls with 2 boundaries. Abdullah Shafique is batting on 16.
Pakistan 1st inngs 37/1 in 6 ovs vs SL
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Abdullah Shafique gets couple of fours
Abdullah Shafique hammers debutant Dilshan Madushanka for a couple of fours to move along to 14. Shan Masood is batting on 6.
Pakistan 1st inngs 27/1 in 4 ovs vs SL
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Imam ul Haq departs early
Pakistan have lost opener Imam ul Haq early, edging Asitha Fernando onto his pad and Nishan Madushka takes a brilliant diving catch at slip. Imam departs for 6, Abdullah Shafique is batting on 6. Shan Masood is the next batter in and hammers a boundary early to move to 6.
Pakistan 1st innings 19/1 in 3 ovs vs SL
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Abdullah Shafique off the mark with boundary
Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique gets off the mark with a boundary off Asitha Fernando. Shafique moves along to 5, Imam ul Haq is batting on 0.
Pakistan 1st inngs 5/0 in 1 over vs SL
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Lankans bowled out for 166
Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed gets his 4th wickets as Ramesh Mendis holes out for 27 as Sri Lanka are bundled out for 166 in 48.4 ovs before tea time on opening day.
SL 1st inngs 166 all out in 48.4 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Abrar Ahmed bowls Asitha Fernando
Abrar Ahmed strikes again for Pakistan as he bowls Asitha Fernando for 8, who shoulders arms. Ramesh Mendis is batting on 24 as debutant Dilshan Madushanka joins him in the middle.
SL 1st inngs 163/9 in 47 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Asitha Fernando gets a streaky four
Asitha Fernando gets a streaky four off Shaheen Shah Afridi to move along to 8. Ramesh Mendis is batting on 17.
SL 1st innings 156/8 in 44 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Successive fours for Ramesh Mendis
Ramesh Mendis hammers Abrar Ahmed for successive boundaries to move along to 13. Asitha Fernando is batting on 4.
SL 1st inngs 148/8 in 41 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Prabath Jayasuriya run out for 1
Shan Masood gets his second run out for the day, his direct hit catch Prabath Jayasuriya short off his crease for 1. Sri Lanka lose their 8th wicket to a terrible mix-up.
SL 1st inngs 136/8 in 39 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Dhananjaya de Silva falls for 57
Dhananjaya de Silva holes out to Abrar Ahmed after smashing him for a six off the previous ball. Dhananjaya de Silva departs for 57 and Sri Lanka lose their 7th wicket.
SL 1st inngs 133/7 in 37 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Abrar Ahmed sends back Sadeera Samarawickrama for duck
Sri Lanka slip into further trouble as Sadeera Samarawickrama departs for a duck, edging Abrar Ahmed to short-leg. Dhananjaya de Silva is batting on 50 and Ramesh Mendis is on 0.
SL 1st inngs 122/6 in 35 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Naseem Shah dismisses Dinesh Chandimal
Naseem Shah breaks the stubborn standard, dismissing Dinesh Chandimal for 34, who miscues a pull shot to Imam ul Haq. Dhananjaya de Silva is batting on 49.
SL 1st inngs 121/5 in 34 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva attack Abrar Ahmed
Dinesh Chandimal decides to attack Abrar Ahmed and gets his 4th boundary to move along to 33. Dhananjaya de Silva also does the same for his 9th four to move to 47.
SL 1st inngs 117/4 in 33 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka's 100 comes up
Sri Lanka have bought up their 100 for the loss of 4 wickets. The fifth-wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal swells to 66 with De Dilva batting on 43 and Chandimal on 22.
SL 1st inngs 102/4 in 30 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Dhananjaya de Silva going strong at lunch
Dhananjaya de Silva gets his 7th four to move along to 33. Dinesh Chandimal is batting on 9 at lunch on Day 1.
SL 1st inngs 79/4 in 26 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Chandimal, De Silva look to rebuild
Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal are looking to ressurect Sri Lankan innings. Chandimal gets a 3 off Noman Ali to move along to 7 while De Silva is batting on 28.
SL 1st inngs 71/4 in 23 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Noman Ali starts with a maiden
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali replaces Naseem Shah and starts off with a maiden. Dhananjaya de Silva is batting on 23 and Dinesh Chandimal is on 4.
SL 1st inngs 63/4 in 21 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka's 50 comes up
Dhananjaya de Silva smashed his third four of the innings off Abrar Ahmed to bring up Sri Lanka's 50 for the loss of 4 wickets. Dinesh Chandimal is batting on 4 after tackling a tricky over from Naseem Shah.
SL 1st inngs 53/4 in 19 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Dhananjaya de Silva smashes couple of fours
In-form Dhananjaya de Silva gets off the mark with a boundary, smashes a pull shot followed by a delicate cut shot off Naseem Shah to move along to 9. Dinesh Chandimal is batting on 1.
SL 1st inngs 46/4 in 17 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Dimuth Karunaratne falls for 16
Sri Lanka are in big trouble as captain Dimuth Karunaratne now depart for 16, drags Naseem Shah delivery back onto stumps. Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva are batting on 0.
SL 1st inngs 36/4 in 15 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Naseem Shah sends back Angelo Mathews
Naseem Shah strikes the third blow for Pakistan, dismisses former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews - caught behind for 9. Dimuth Karunaratne is batting on 16 as Dinesh Chandimal joins him in the middle.
SL 1st inngs 35/3 in 13 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Angelo Mathews gets 1st four
Angelo Mathews gets his first boundary, tickles Naseem Shah down the leg-side to move along to 8. Dimuth Karunaratne is batting on 15.
SL 1st innings 33/2 in 11 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Angelo Mathews gets off the mark
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews gets off the mark off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi to move along to 4. Dimuth Karunaratne is batting on 15.
SL 1st inngs 29/2 in 9 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Shaheen Shah Afridi dismisses Kusal Mendis
Shaheen Shah Afridi gets his 1st wicket of the match, Kusal Mendis spoons an easy catch to substitute fielder Mohammad Rizwan at covers and is dismissed for 6. Angelo Mathews is the new man in the middle. Dimuth Karunaratne is batting on 13.
SL 1st inngs 23/2 in 7 ovs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Kusal Mendis gets 1st four
Kusal Mendis gets his first boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi to move along to 6. Dimuth Karunaratne has a couple of fours and is batting on 9.
SL 1st inngs 19/1 in 5 ovs vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Nishan Madushka run out for 4
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne calls for a quick single off Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shan Masood swoops in at cover and direct hit catches Nishan Madushka short of his crease for 4. Kusal Mendis joins Karunaratne in middle and is batting on 2 and skipper is on 5.
SL 1st inngs 11/1 in 3 overs vs PAK
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Nishan Madushka off the mark with 4
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka gets off the mark with a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the opening over of the 2nd Test. Madushka is on 4 and Dimuth Karunaratne is on 0.
SL 1st innings 4/0 in 1 over vs PAK
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Here's the Playing 11
Sri Lanka make a couple of changes in their playing 11 as Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka replace Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha. Pakistan field same playing 11 as 1st Test Test at Galle. Here are the playing 11 for 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan...
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Noman Ali, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd Test vs Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. A couple of changes for Sri Lanka in the playing 11 as Dilshan Madushanka makes Test debut.
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Toss to take place at 10am
There is some good news from the Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo. There is a delay of 30 minutes but toss will now take place at 10am IST. The play will begin at 1030am IST after overnight rain had drenched SSC.
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Toss delayed due to wet outfield
There has been some heavy overnight rain and the toss for the 2nd Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the SSC will be delayed. The covers are slowly coming off and we should have an inspection soon.
State of the SSC after the heavy rain in the morning. pic.twitter.com/ba5c5HYmim
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) July 24, 2023
SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Toss to take place at 930am
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam will be out in the middle for the toss for the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo soon. Stay tuned for updates from the toss soon.
SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Check Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Saud Shakeel or Dhananjaya de Silva? Babar Azam or Dimuth Karunaratne? Who should be your top fantasy picks?
Check Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Dream11 Fantasy Picks HERE.
SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1: Check Livestreaming details
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 will get underway at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo today.
Check when and where to watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test LIVE in India HERE.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 1: Lankans look to level series
After Pakistan stunned home side Sri Lanka with a thrilling four-wicket win in the 1st Test at Galle, Dimuth Karunaratne's side will look to strike back and level the two-match Test series at 1-1 by winning the second Test scheduled to begin at SSC ground in Colombo today.
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