SL vs PAK 1st Test News
Pakistan went 1-0 up in the two-match Test series with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle on Thursday.
Saud Shakeel struck a super double hundred for Pakistan in the first innings of ongoing first Test vs Sri Lanka. He got many congratulatory tweets from fans but one such tweet became viral for a unique reason.
Pakistan was struggling against Sri Lanka's bowling attack. Babar Azam's dismissal came at a crucial juncture and added to Pakistan's woes.
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka (4) could not handle the angle and movement caused by Afridi. SL was 6/1 at that point.
Niroshan Dickwella pulled off an amazing MS Dhoni like stumping dismissing Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq
Post the win vs Sri Lanka, Pakistan cricket team collected by a sea side to celebrate the moment. The team cut a cake and the honour was given to Abdullah and Babar who paved way for the team's win.
Abdullah Shafique was named player of the match
Pakistan won by four wickets
Check highlights of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4 at Galle on Tuesday (July 19).
Despite a couple of close lbw calls, Fernando survived to bring up a patient fifty. However, the 91-run stand was broken on the second ball after the lunch break but not before the duo had extended Sri Lanka's lead to 136.
Check Live Score and Updates from Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 3 at Galle on Monday (July 18) here.
Pakistan added 133 for their last three wickets to reach 218, courtesy of Babar's heroic 119 before the 27-year-old became the final wicket to fall for the touring side
Babar Azam was the only player from Pakistan who stood his ground and smacked an innings of 117 to guide Pakistan to a total of 218 in reply to Sri Lanka 222 in the first innings.
Pakistan started their first innings of the match against Sri Lanka. After an under-par total on the board, early wickets were the need of the hour for the hosts
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