Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview, Teams at Dambulla - Pak vs SL 2nd One Day

Second One day International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, 1st August, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium starting from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan Time. Sri Lanka leading the 5 match ODI series by 1-0.

Sri Lanka is looking clear favorite after successfully defended modest 232 in 1st ODI. Muralitharan done well after return from injury but their batting has to improve.

Pakistan, I think don't want to come thier dream victory in T20 against Sri Lanka and after that the have not won a single match against same opponent. Aamer has done well on his debut but their batting is really a worry.

Sri Lankan ODI Squad, Team for 2nd ODI at Dambulla:

Kumar Sangakkara (Cap/WK), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathew.

Pakistan ODI Team, Squad for 2n ODI at Dambulla:

Younis Khan (Cap), Fawad Alam, Imran Nazir, Misbah-ul-Haq/Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Naved-ul-Hasan, Saeed Ajmal/Mohammad Aamer.

Watch and enjoy the 2nd ODI Live score card with commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here.

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan which Sri Lanka won by 36 runs as Murali took 3/29 enough for Man of the Match award.

Pak v SL 1st ODI Photos Highlights - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Images, Pictures on 30th July

Pak v SL 1st ODI Result - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 36 runs in 1st ODI

Sri Lanka comfortably beat Pakistan in a low scoring 1st ODI by 36 runs on on Thursday, 30th July, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium to take a 1-0 lead in 5 match series. SL made 232/9 in 50 overs and Pak scored 196 all out in 44.4 overs.

Sri Lanka invited to bat 1st, reduced to 131/6 in 33 overs but Mathews and Muralitharan contributed 43 and 32 runs respectively to take the total to 232 in 50 overs. Debutant Mohammad Aamer took 3 wickets.

Pakistan started as usual and reduced to 134/8 in 37 runs but some late entertainment by Gul and debutant Aamer took the score to 196 runs. Murali took 3 wickets for 29 runs and grabbed Man of the Match award.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 232/9 in 50 overs (Mathews 43, Aamer 3-45)

Pakistan - 196 all out in 44.4 overs (Gul 33, Murali 3-29)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Muthaih Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 36 runs

Series - Sri Lanka led the 5 match series by -0.

Pak vs SL 1st ODI Live Score Card - Pakistan v Sri Lanka 1st One Day Live Commentary

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet for the First match at Dambulla cricket stadium on Thursday, 30th July, 2009 in a day game. Pakistan will try to take revenge of test series while Sri Lanka will try to take revenge of T20 WC.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Live Score Card With Commentary:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Preview, Teams at Dambulla - Pak vs SL 1st ODI

First of the 5 match series between host Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played on Thursday, 30th July, 2009 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium starting from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan Time.

Sri Lanka comfortably won the 3 match series by 2-0 and likes to continue same in the shorter form of cricket. Sangakkara will lead the team in ODI's also and after the return of Jayasuriya and Murali will boot their confidence.

Pakistan on the other hand has boosted their T20 WC heroes Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzak in the team. They won the final of T20 last month against Sri Lanka but they have to put test series defeat behind and start a fresh in one days.

Sri Lankan ODI Squad, Team for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Kumar Sangakkara (Cap/WK), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Chamara Kapugedera, Angelo Mathew.

Pakistan ODI Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Dambulla:

Younis Khan (Cap), Fawad Alam, Imran Nazir, Misbah-ul-Haq/Mohammad Yousuf, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Naved-ul-Hasan, Saeed Ajmal/Mohammad Aamer.

Watch and enjoy the 1st ODI Live score card with commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka ODI Series Schedule, Timetable - Pak v SL ODI's Fixture, Timing

After a fighting and interesting 3 match test series which Sri Lanka won by 2-0, both Pakistan and Sri lanka will play 5 match ODI series starting from Thursday, 30th July, 2009 and one off Twenty20 on 12th August, 2009.

Find the complete ODI and T20 schedule between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI:

Thursday, 30th July, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan Time

2nd ODI:

Saturday, 1st August, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan Time

3rd ODI:

Monday, 3rd August, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Timing: 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan Time

4th ODI: Day/Night

Friday, 7th August, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 14:30 local, 09:00 GMT, 15.30 Pakistan Time


5th ODI: Day/Night

Sunday, 9th August, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 14:30 local, 09:00 GMT, 15.30 Pakistan Time


One Off Twenty20 International Schedule:

Only Twenty20: Day/Night

Wednesday, 12th August, 2009
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Timing: 19:00 local, 13:30 GMT, 20.00 Pakistan Time

Pakistan ODI Team, Squad, Players List for ODI Series against Sri Lanka

T20 world champions Pakistan lost the test series against Sri Lanka and now they are looking forward to takee revenge in limited over series as Pakistani selectors recalled all rounder Abdul Razzaque and T20 WC hero Shahid Afridi. another ICL player Navedul Hasan Rana and Imran Nazeer also called back.

Find the complete Pakistan ODI player list for 5 match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan ODI Team/Squad:

Younis Khan (Captain)
Fawad Alam
Imran Nazir
Misbah-ul-Haq
Mohammad Yousuf
Nasir Jamshed
Shahid Afridi
Shoaib Malik
Kamran Akmal
Umar Akmal
Abdul Razzaq
Umar Gul
Naved-ul-Hasan
Saeed Ajmal
Mohammad Aamer
Iftikhar Anjum

Sri Lanka ODI Team, Squad for 2009 5 Match ODI series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka won the first ever test series against Pakistan under the captaincy of Kumara Sangakkara as Sri Lankan selectors announce team for 5 match ODI series against Pakistan Starting from 30th July, 2009. Vaas who has been retired from test cricket but made himeself available for ODI's has not included in the team while Dilshan is out due to injury. Star spinner Muralitharan has come back in the team along with Jayasuriya.

Find the complete Sri Lankan players list for 5 match ODI series against Pakistan.

Sri Lankan ODI Squad/Team:

Kumar Sangakkara (Captain/WK)
Muttiah Muralitharan (V.Captain)
Sanath Jayasuriya
Malinga Bandara
Mahela Jayawardene
Thilan Samaraweera
Upul Tharanga
Thilina Kandamby
Chamara Kapugedera
Nuwan Kulasekara
Lasith Malinga
Ajantha Mendis
Angelo Mathew
Thilan Thushara
Isuru Udana

Sri Lanka won the 3 match test series by 2-0 against Pakistan comfortably and this the last test for veteran pace bowler Chaminda Vaas as he retired from test cricket. He played 111 test and took 355 wickets at an average of 29.58.

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 3rd and final test and closing ceremony and farewell of Chaminda Vaas.

Pak v SL Test Series Photos - Chaminda Vaas last Test Pictures, Images Farewell

First test series win at home against Pakistan.

New Inning as a captain with a series win for Sangakkara. Man of the Match with a century.

Nuwan Kulasekara got Man of the Series award for brilliant bowling with 17 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 15.05.

Goodbye countrymen.

Chaminda Vaas with his family.

Chaminda Vaas with his son.

Chaminda Vaas with his wife.

Unbeaten 114 runs partnership between Sanga and Mathews.

Lead from the front with his 19th test century, scored unbeaten 130 runs.

Saeed Ajmal got the only wicket of the final day.

Umar Gul frustrated with the placid pitch.

Fine knock.

Pak vs SL 3rd Test Result - Sangakkara's Ton helps Draw - SL won the series by 2-0

Sri Lanka missed a record run chase in the 4th inning of a test as they didn't push a little extra as the 3rd and final test against Pakistan drawn as both captain agrred with 15 overs left in the match and Sri Lanka needed 101 runs while Pakistan required 6 wickets on Friday, 24th July, 2009 at Colombo.

Sri Lanka required 309 runs on the final day and they started positively as Sangakkara hit his 19th test century with unbeaten 130 runs and put 122 runs with Samarweera (73 runs) and then unbeaten 114 runs with Methews.

Pakistan bowlers didn't got any help from the pitch and got only 1 wicket on the final day. Sri Lanka won the 3 match series by 2-0. Kumara Sangakkara got Man of the match while Kulasekara got Man of the Series award.

Match Summary:

Pakistan 1st Inning - 299 all out in 89.4 overs (Khurram 93, Yusuf 90, Tushara 5-83)

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 233 all out in 68.3 overs (Jayawardhane 79, Kaneria 5-62)

Pakistan 2nd Inning - 425 for 9 dec. in 123 overs (Misbah 65, Malik 134, Akmal 74, Herath 5-157)

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning - 391/4 in 134 overs (Paranavitana 73, Sangakkara 130*, Samarweera 73, Mathews 64*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Kumara Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Man of the Match - Nuwan Kulasekara (Sri Lanka)

Result - Match Drawn.

Series - Sri Lanka won the 3 match series by 2-0.

Pak vs SL 3rd Test Live Score Card - Pakistan v Sri Lanka 3rd and Final Test Day 5 Live Commentary

Pak vs SL 3rd Test Live Score Card - Pakistan v Sri Lanka 3rd and Final Test Live Commentary

3rd Test 4th day Summary:


3rd test match between host Sri Lanka and Paksitan is still evenly balance as Sri Lanka needs 309 runs while Pakistan needs 7 wickets on the 5th and final day of 3rd test match. Pakistan declared their 2nd inning on 425/9 and set a target of 492 run with 5 sessions remained. Sri Lanka started well and played +ve cricket to make the match alive with Sangakkara playing on 50*.

3rd Test 3rd day Summary:

Shoib Malik hit a brilliant unbeaten century 106 not out on the 3rd day of third and final test and took Pakistan out of trouble when the reduced 67/4 and put 119 runs for the 5th wicket with Misbah 65 runs, and then 114 unbeaten partnership with Kamran Akmal 60*. They have a great opportunity to win this match with a total of 366 runs lead and 5 wickets in hand and 2 days remaining in this teast,

3rd Test 2nd day Summary:

Danish Kaneria, in his come back match took 5 wickets for 62 runs and helped Pakistan takes 66 runs 1st inning lead as they bowled our Sri Lanka on 233 runs. Only Jayawardhane made half century with 79 runs. Pakistan were 16/1 in the 2nd inning at the stump of day 2 with the total lead of 82 runs.

Third and final test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan begins from Monday, 20th July, 2009 at Colombo. This will be the last test mach for veteran Sri Lanka fast left-arm bowler Chaminda Vaas as he retiring from test cricket after this match.


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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd and Final Test Preview, Teams at Colombo, Vaas last Match, Retires from Tests

Third and final test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played from Monday, 20th July to Friday, 24th July, 2009 at Sinhale Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pak Time. Sri Lanka already won the 3 match series by 2-0.

Sri Lanka won the 1st home series against Pakistan more importantly without their star spinner Muralitharan. Kulaskara and Herath are the new stars for them and fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has been called back in the team as veteran left-arm fast bowler will retire from test cricket after this match.

35 year old pace bowler made his debut agisnt the same Pakistan in 1994 at Kandy, played 110 tests and took 354 wickets at an average of 29.40 also scored 3085 runs at an average of 24.48 with 1 century.

Fawad Alam shown some character with brilliant century on his debut to become 1st Pakistani to score a century away from home but didn't find any support from others.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Colombo:

Malinda Warnapura, Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews / Kaushal Silva, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Colombo:

Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan (capt), Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq / Faisal Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal (wk), Danish Kaneria / Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul, Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf.

Watch and enjoy Live Score with Commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here!

Pak vs SL 2nd Test Result - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2nd Test, won the series by 2-0

Pakistan proved they are really unpredictable after turnaround on day 2 with 178/1 they collapsed again from 285/1 to 320 all out, lost 9 wickets for just 35 runs and then lost the 2nd test and the series toSri Lanka on Tuesday, 14th July, 2009 at P Sara Stadium, Colombo. Sri Lanka won the 3 match series by 2-0 as 3rd and final test will begins from 20th July, 2009.

Pakistan started the 3rd day from 178/1 very well as Fawad Alam dream run continued as he reached 150 mark well supported by captain Younis Khan with 82 runs to take the score to 285 but as captain out entire team bowled out on 320 runs as the lost 35 runs for 9 wickets. Fawad Alam scored 168 runs on his debut match. Kulasekara and Herath too 4 and 5 wickets respectively.

Sri Lanka chasing a modest target of 171 runs, successfully chased thanks to opener Warnapra hit 54 runs and Sangakkara 46 runs with the loss of 3 wickets.

Fawad Alam and Kulasekara shared the Man of the match award.

Match Summary:

Pakistan 1st Inning - 90 all out in 36 overs (Mendis 3/20, Kulasekara 4/21)

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 240 all out in 80 overs (Sangakkara 87, Gul 4/43, Ajmal 4/87)

Pakistan 2nd Inning - 320 all out in 96.4 overs (Fawad Alam 168, Younis 82, Kulasekara 4/37, Herath 5/99)

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning - 171/3 in 31.5 overs (Warnapura 54, Sangakkaar 46)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Nuwan Kulasekara (Sri Lanka), Fawad Alam (Pakistan)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.

Series - Sri Lanka led the 3 match series by 2-0.

Fawad Alam's debut Century helps Pakistan back in 2nd test - lead by 28 runs against Sri Lanka

Pakistan made a great come back in the 2nd inning of 2nd test after bowled out on 90 runs, they restricted Sri Lanka to 240 runs then scored 178/1 and take a lead of 28 runs with 9 wickets in hand on Monday, 13th July, 2009 at Colombo.

Fawad Alam made a brilliant century on his debut match with unbeaten 102 runs, 10th Pakistani batsman to do it and become first Pakistani batsman to hit a test ton on debut away from home and put 85 runs for the 1st wicket with Khurram Manzoor and the 95 runs unbeaten partnership with captain Younis Khan.

Earlier they bowled out Sri Lanka on 240 and restrict the lead to 150 runs thanks to superb bowling by Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul took 4 wickets each.

Match Summary:

Pakistan 1st Inning - 90 all out in 36 overs (Mendis 3/20, Kulasekara 4/21)

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 240 all out in 80 overs (Sangakkara 87, Gul 4/43, Ajmal 4/87)

Pakistan 2nd Inning - 178/1 in 56 overs (Fawad Alam 102*)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to bat first.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Score Card - Pak v SL 2nd Test 3rd day Live Commentary from Colombo

Fawad Alam hit maiden century on his debut and helps Pakistan to bounce back in the test with 28 runs lead and 9 wickets in hand on Monday, 13th July, 2009.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd test match started on Sunday, 12th July, 2009 at P Sara Oval, Colombo. Pakistan were struggling on 51/5 in 15 overs as Kulasekara took 3 wickets. Pakistan made 1 change with Fawad Alam replaced opener Salman Butt.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 3rd Day Live Score Card With Commentary:

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Preview, Teams at Colombo - Pak vs SL 2nd Test Live

Second test match between Pakistan and host Sri Lanka will be played from Sunday, 12th July to Thursday, 16th July, 2009 at P Sara Oval, Colombo from 10:00 local, 04:30 GMT, 11.00 Pakistan time. Sri Lanka leading the 3 match test series by 1-0 after a dramatic 50 runs win in the 1st test.

Sri Lanka won the 1st test dramatically from the mouth of defeat as their bowlers took 8 wickets for just 46 runs on the 4th day. Regular keeper Prasanna Jayawardane might return in the team, missed first test due to injury and give relief to Dilshan who had done extra responsibility of keeping. Star spinner Muraltharan will likely to miss second test also.

Pakistan's batting was criticized after unexpected loss due to batting collapse in the 2nd inning after they take 50 runs lead in the 1st inning and failedto chase modes 168 runs and lost the match by 50 runs. Exclusion of Fawad Alam who made 83 runs in the warm up match, all rounder Abdul Razzaq and spinner Danish Karia was surprised for several former Pakistani players.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Malinda Warnapura, Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews / Kaushal Silva, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan (capt), Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq / Faisal Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal (wk), Danish Kaneria / Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul, Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf.

Watch and enjoy Live Score with Commentary between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Here!

PAK v SL 1st Test Result - Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 50 runs on 4th day

In a dramatic turnaround host Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 50 runs in the first test match on the 4th day morning which visitors supposed to win comfortably at Galle International Stadium on Tuesday, 7th July, 2009.

Pakistan were comfortably placed on 71/2 at the stumps of day 3 needed 97 more runs to win the match but on 4th day the7 reduced to 85/7 in 20 overs and finally bowled out 0n 117 runs thanks to fine bowling by Sri Lankan bowlers. Rangana Herath were the pick of the bowler took 4 wickets for just 15 runs in 11.3 overs well supported by Tushara and Mendis took 2 wickets each.

Sri Lanka now taken a lead of 1-0 in 3 match series and has a good chance to win the series, which they never done against Pakistan at home.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 292 all out in 81 overs (Paranavitana 72, Aamer 3/74)

Pakistan 1st Inning - 342 all out in 94 overs (Yusuf 112, Kulasekara 4/71)

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning - 217 all out in 56.2 overs (Paranavitana 49, Aamer 3/38)

Pakistan 2nd Inning - 117 all out in 44.3 overs (Herath 4/15, Tushara 2/21)

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to field first.

Man of the Match - Rangana Herath (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 50 runs.

Series - Sri Lanka led the 3 match series by 1-0.

Mohammad Yusuf's Century helps Pakistan to take 50 runs lead on 2nd day of 1st Test

Mohammad Yusuf marked his return to International cricket from rebel ICL with a brilliant century under pressure on the 2nd day of 1st test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Galle.

Mohammad Yusuf hit his 23rd century in his 1st match after return with 112 runs off 186 balls with 10 fours and well supported by Misbah-ul-Haq with 56 runs to take the lead of runs once struggling on 80/4.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 292 all out in 81 overs (Paranavitana 72, Aamer 3/74)

Pakistan 1st Inning - 342 all out in 94 overs (Yusuf 112, Misbah 56, Kulasekara 4/71)

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Pakistan vs Sri lanka 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Galle - Pak vs SL 1st Test

Two team which suffer worst terror attack on cricket, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet again after T20 WC Final but in the longest version of the game in the first test starts from Saturday, 4th July, 2009 at Galle International Stadium. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play 3 test match.

Pakistan will have another ICL player in the team after Abdul Razzaq, as Mohammad Yusuf has included in the team to strengthen the middle order. Fast left arm bowler Mohammad Aamer and right arm pacer Abdor Rauf will like make their debut.

Sri Lanka will try to take revenge of T20 WC defeat while Kumara Sangakkara will lead the 1st time for a teast series. Bad news for them is that star spinner Mittiah Muralitharan is out due to injury and fast bowler Lasith Maling also not available.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan (capt), Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq / Faisal Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal (wk), Danish Kaneria / Saeed Ajmal, Umar Gul, Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st Test at Galle:

Malinda Warnapura, Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews / Kaushal Silva, Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara, Ajantha Mendis, Rangana Herath.