In pictures: Pakistan plays Sri Lanka at Gaddafi stadium after 8 years
The officials hope that the match will help re-establish the country's reputation for hosting international cricket. Photo: AFP
(Web Desk) – Cricketing fever was at its peak as Pakistan marked the return of Sri Lanka with a 3-0 Twenty20 series whitewash on Sunday at Lahore’s Gaddafi stadium.
While the third and final Twenty20 match that Pakistan won by 36 runs was Sri Lanka’s first since their team bus was attacked in March 2009, the officials also hoped that the match will help re-establish the country’s reputation for hosting international cricket.
Sri Lanka, in pursuit of Pakistan’s 181-run target, lost early wickets and managed to score 144 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
This becomes Pakistan’s second 3-0 whitewash in a Twenty20 series, having previously beaten the West Indies in UAE last year.
Here are some highlights of last night’s match.
Children hold flags of Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the national anthems of both countries ahead of the the third and final T20 match at Gaddafi stadium. Photo: OINN
Players of Pakistan cricket team standing in respect of the national anthem ahead of the third T20 match against Sri Lanka. Photo: OINN
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Pakistani and Sri Lankan cricketers and officials pose for a photograph before the match at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. Photo: AFP
A man paints Pakistani flag on the face of a young girl outside Gaddafi stadium ahead of the third T20I. Photo: OINN
People cheer for Pakistani players during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Lahore. Photo: OINN
Young boys hold their tickets and banners while standing in queue to enter Gaddafi stadium ahead of the match. Photo: OINN
A view of fireworks upon the arrival of Pakistani and Sri Lankan teams at Gaddafi stadium to compete in the third and final T20 match. Photo: OINN
Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik hits a shot during the final T20 cricket match against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. Photo: AFP
Sri Lankan spinner Dilshan Munaweera (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman during the third and final T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Photo: AFP
People hold placards to cheer for Pakistani players while watching the third T20I against Sri Lanka. Photo: OINN
A gesture of Sri Lankan batsman Dasun Shanaka while performing against Pakistan at Gaddafi stadium. Photo: OINN
Spectators cheer for the Pakistani cricket team at Gaddafi stadium. Photo: OINN
Pakistani players celebrate after dismissing a Sri Lankan batsman. Photo: OINN
Bails fly in the air after a Pakistani batsman was clean bowled during the final T20 international against Sri Lanka. Photo: OINN
Sri Lankan batsman Munaweera gets clean bowled by Pakistani team. Photo: OINN
People wearing shirts embezzled with ‘Pakistan’ at Gaddafi stadium during the third and final T20I. Photo: OINN
Pakistani bowler Hasan Ali (C) celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lankan cricket captain Thisara Perera (R). Photo: AFP
Sri Lankan cricket captain Thisara Perera (R) shakes hands with Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez (L) after Pakistan won by 36 runs. Photo: AFP
Pakistani cricket players celebrate after winning the third and final T20 match against Sri Lanka. Photo: AFP
Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed receives the trophy after defeating Sri Lanka in the final T20I. Photo: OINN
Pakistan cricket team poses for a group photo with the trophy after defeating Sri Lanka in the third and final T20 match by 36 runs at Gaddafi stadium. Photo: OINN
