KARACHI: Pakistan on Monday won the historic two-match Test series 1-0 against Sri Lanka after winning the second Test at Karachi’s National Stadium by 263 runs.
Chasing 476 for victory, Sri Lanka were all out for 212 with Oshada Fernando top-scoring for them with a gutsy 102, while Naseem Shah claimed 5-31 for the hosts.
It took just 14 minutes and 16 ball for Pakistan to wrap up the win on the fifth morning as they took Sri Lanka’s last three wickets without any addition.
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Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali thanked Sri Lanka for their part in allowing Test cricket to return. “Special thanks to Sri Lanka from the bottom of our hearts,” said Azhar. “They have given us immense happiness by playing in Pakistan, it was pretty emotional. Naseem is a special talent and we can build on our bowling attack in the years to come.”
Pakistan turned the match with a huge second innings 555-3 declared on Sunday, with 174 from Abid Ali, 135 from Shan Masood, 118 from Azhar and 100 not out from Babar Azam as the top four all reached three figures.
Two wickets in two balls. Well bowled @iNaseemShah ???????? #PAKvSL https://t.co/RrTl32aU8L pic.twitter.com/ixI7hyaWbT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 23, 2019
The two-match series against Sri Lanka marks the resumption of test cricket in the country for the first time in 10 years and nine months.
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The first Test played at Pindi Cricket Stadium ended in a draw after being badly affected by the weather. The win lifts Pakistan to third in the World Test Championship table with 80 points. Pakistan got 60 points from the win and 20 from the first Test draw.
