Pakistan took a 12-run lead over Sri Lanka within the second Test on Tuesday with eight first-innings wickets left after solely 10 overs had been bowled on the rain-hit second day.
Pakistan was 178-2 at stumps on the Sinhalese Sports Club.
All the play was within the morning session, with an early lunch taken due to heavy rain. The rain had stopped by the afternoon, however the outfield was moist and after tea, the umpires determined to name off play for the day and resume quarter-hour early on Wednesday.
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Resuming on the in a single day rating of 145-2, Pakistan moved previous Sri Lanka’s first-innings whole of 166 earlier than a downpour compelled the gamers off the sector.
Pakistan scored 33 runs through the 43 minutes of play. Opener Abdullah Shaffique has reached 87 whereas captain Babar Azam is 28 not out in a 57-run unbroken partnership for the third wicket.
Members of floor workers cowl the pitch because the rain stops the second-day play of the second and remaining cricket Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground.
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Members of floor workers cowl the pitch because the rain stops the second-day play of the second and remaining cricket Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground.
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AFP
Pakistan wanted solely 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on the opening day after the guests opted to bat first, having received the toss. Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed claimed 4 wickets, whereas Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi shared 4 wickets between them.
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Pakistan received the primary Test in Galle by 4 wickets and wishes solely a draw to clinch the two-match sequence.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com