In a high scoring thriller underdog Pakistan beat home favorite Sri Lanka by 11 runs on Saturday, 26th February, 2011 at Colombo. Pakistan is now leading the points table in Group A.
Pakistan got a good start and 108 runs partnership between Younus Khan and Misbah put them in strong position with 72 and 83 runs respectively. They were at position to made 300+ runs at one stage but Sri Lankan bowler restricted them to 277.
Sri Lanka got even a better start with 76-0 but soon reduced to 96/4 as Afridi and Akhtar bowled well. Sangakkara 49 runs and Silva 57 runs put some fight but wickets at regular intervals derail them as Shahid Afridi again took 4 wickets.
Match Summary:
Pakistan - 277/7 in 50 overs (Younus 72, Misbah 83*, Herath 2-46)
Sri Lanka - 266/9 all out in 50 overs (Silva 57, Afridi 4-34, Akhtar 2-42)
Toss - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Man of the Match - Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)
Result - Pakistan won by 11 runs
Points - Pakistan 2, Sri Lanka 0
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