Sri Lanka is putting up a strong fight in the crucial Super Fours match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023. Despite the early dismissal of Kusal Perera, Sri Lanka is maintaining a run rate of six runs per over, keeping them within reach of the required rate.
The match began with Pakistan setting a competitive total for the 42-over game. However, Sri Lanka’s opening batsmen showed aggression, unsettling Pakistan. Although Perera was run out early, Sri Lanka’s batsmen stuck to their game plan and continued to find boundaries and runs. They have maintained a consistent run rate of six runs per over and have accumulated 62 runs within the first 10 overs.
Pakistan has been unable to find a breakthrough so far, and Sri Lanka is determined to secure a victory in this crucial match. The winner of this match will face India in the final showdown on Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s Innings
Overs 6-10:
Sri Lanka’s batsmen, Nissanka and Mendis, maintained their aggressive approach as they scored boundaries against the Pakistani bowlers. They accelerated the run rate for the home side, with Nissanka hitting three boundaries in the first over of Wasim Junior. Sri Lanka ended the 10th over with a score of 62 for the loss of one wicket.
Overs 1-5:
Kusal Perera kicked off Sri Lanka’s innings with two powerful boundaries. However, he was run out soon after, ending his innings at 17 runs. Nissanka took charge from the other end and hit two additional boundaries. Sri Lanka reached a score of 32 for the loss of one wicket at the end of the fifth over.
Pakistan’s Innings
Overs 36-42:
Pakistan’s batting duo, Theekshana and Pathirana, managed to halt Sri Lanka’s progress by bowling tight overs. However, Pakistan managed to score 192 runs for the loss of five wickets at the end of the 36th over.
Overs 31-35:
Silva and Wellalage bowled tight overs, restricting Pakistan’s scoring. Pakistan’s score stood at 109 for the loss of four wickets after 25 overs.
Overs 16-30:
Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals during this period, with Wellalage taking a crucial five-for. Their score reached 88 for the loss of two wickets after 20 overs.
Overs 11-15:
Pakistan’s top-order batsmen looked comfortable, adding runs steadily. However, Sri Lanka managed to break their partnership and restrict their scoring. Pakistan reached a score of 72 for the loss of one wicket at the end of the 15th over.
Overs 6-10:
Sri Lanka’s bowlers put pressure on the Pakistani openers, bowling economically and limiting their scoring opportunities. Pakistan’s score reached 40 at the end of the 10th over.
Overs 1-5:
Sri Lankan bowlers started strong, with Madushan bowling a maiden over. Pakistan’s openers had a cautious start, but Fakhar Zaman was dismissed by Madushan in the third over. Pakistan reached a score of 13 for the loss of one wicket after five overs.
Both teams are giving their all in this crucial match, and the result will have a significant impact on their Asia Cup campaign.