Summary Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first
(Web Desk) – Pakistan reached 209-5 in 41 overs as the batting side lost wickets of skipper Azhar Ali and Shoaib Malik in quick succession in the second ODI of Pak-Sri Lanka series on Wednesday.
All rounder Shoaib Malik continued his form into the second ODI of the series as he made 51 runs off the same number of balls. Skipper Azhar Ali departed after he holed the ball to be caught near the boundary after he made a spirited 79.
Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan needs to win this series to ensure a fighting chance to enter Champions Trophy. Pakistan is currently ranked 9th while requirement for entry in the tournament stipulates top 8 teams only.
The squad selected by both teams are as follows:
Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews (capt), Kusal Perera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Dinesh Chandimal, Milinda Siriwardane, Thisara Perera, Sachith Pathirana, Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga.
Pakistan: Azhar Ali (capt), Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Yasir Shah, Rahat Ali, Mohammad Irfan.
