Rawalpindi: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the second One-Day International, securing an unassailable 0-2 lead in the three-match series.
In the match played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka batted first and scored 288 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. The visitors faced early setbacks and were reduced to 98 for 4, but Janith Liyanage (54), Sadeera Samarawickrama (42), and Kamindu Mendis (44) provided stability with responsible innings. In the final overs, Wanindu Hasaranga contributed a brisk 37 off 26 balls to lift the total.
For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed and Haris Rauf bowled brilliantly, taking 3 wickets each, while Wasim Junior claimed one wicket, and one Sri Lankan batter was run out.
Chasing the target of 289, Pakistan’s batting lineup delivered a composed and confident performance, completing the chase in 48.2 overs with only 2 wickets down. The Sri Lankan bowlers remained ineffective as Pakistan dominated the run chase with ease.
With this comprehensive victory, Pakistan has taken a decisive 0-2 lead in the series, ensuring the trophy with one match still to play.
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