Cricket: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 113 runs in third ODI

Cricket: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 113 runs in third ODI
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Summary Pakistan's Hafeez made a career best 140 after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first.

SHARJAH (AFP) - Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by a convincing 113-run margin in the third day-night international in Sharjah on Sunday.

Mohammad Hafeez notched a career best 140 not out for his eighth one-day hundred to help Pakistan to 326-5 in 50 overs before Sri Lanka were dismissed for 213 in 44.4 overs.

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 59 while skipper Angelo Mathews made 44.

The win gave Pakistan a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

The remaining two matches will be played in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Friday.

 

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