Champions Trophy: Pakistan opens their campaign today
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Champions Trophy: Pakistan opens their campaign today
Pakistan to begin their campaign in ICC Champions Trophy against West Indies today. However Sri Lanka registered a 55-run victory over South Africa via Duckworth Lewis method after play was called off because of torrential rain in the first one-day of the Champions Trophy here in centurion. Opener Dilshan made 106 off only 92 deliveries as Sri Lanka compiled an imposing 319-8 in their 50 overs in the Group A clash. former skipper Mahela Jayawardene cracked 77 off only 61 deliveries, Sangakkara fell for 54 off 74 balls. Parnell and Steyn both finished with three wickets. Mendis then took three key wickets as South Africa collapsed from 90-1 to be 206-7 after 37.4 overs when storms halted play 56 runs short of their target under the Duckworth-Lewis method.
