The last edition of the two-match Test series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground. Pakistan has once again established a firm hold in this match and is poised to win the series 2-0. Sri Lanka is already down 0-1 in the series, and today is their last chance to tie it up.
Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, was unable to convert a solid start into a huge score in this match, and was dismissed after reaching 39 runs. On the third day of the match, Pakistan lost their third wicket in the shape of Babar Azam at the Sinhalese Sports Club Stadium in Colombo.
Babar Azam Vs Prabhat Jayasuriya
The second day of the match was rained off, and in this circumstance, Pakistan's focus is on gaining the largest advantage. Prabhat Jayasuriya once again captured Babar Azam's wicket. After being disqualified LBW by Jayasuriya, Babar returned to the pavilion.
This is the sixth time in seven innings the spinner has picked up the Pakistan captain, he has only been able to score 172 runs with an average of 28.7. In the year 2022, The 28-year-old batter scored 132 runs against Prabhat at an average of 44 and during this, he became his victim three times his average against Jayasuriya has dropped significantly.
His vulnerability against left-arm spinners has suddenly surfaced. This year's World Cup will be held in India, and in such a setting, several teams may devise a unique method to exploit Babar's vulnerability.Β Sri Lanka scored 166 runs in the first innings of this match while batting first. The first session of the second day saw minimal play, followed by lunch before it poured.
Following the rain on the second day, the umpires opted to cancel the second day's play. Pakistan scored 406 runs on the third day while losing four wickets. They lead Sri Lanka by 240 runs. Abdullah Shafique batted on 196 runs off 308 balls with Agha Salman on 32 off 551 balls. The right-handed batter has hit 19 fours and four sixes.
Here's how fans reacted
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β Logical (@Dexlogic) July 26, 2023
He is as good as Rohit sharma. Remembered for their records but don't know when they played crucial match winning innings.
β Vineet Sajwan (@vinsaj9) July 26, 2023
We go after records but the real Champs are those who can win you matches from any point of the game.
Still You Haven't Forget The Defeat In Emerging Asia Cup I See Baap Baap Hota Haiπ΅π°
β AHΩ ARποΈ (@Anonymous_56_Aa) July 26, 2023
Moin Ali Vs Kolhi Ka Stats Bhi Dikhado π
β π΅π° Muhammad Noor π΅π° (@Noor_Marriii) July 26, 2023
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β rahul (@sachinp46101683) July 26, 2023
Keep owning this fake king! π₯ pic.twitter.com/rnJ2inFMTM
β Amit Yadav (@77th100when) July 26, 2023
No Pakistan highway no party for zimbu
β Rishabh (@goelrishabh53) July 26, 2023
Ab bhi ye bhi next three years century nhi marega
β β‘ Chirag Chauhan πποΈ β‘ (@btwimchirag) July 26, 2023
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