Pak vs SL 2nd ODI Result - Sri Lanka won by 129 Runs - Series Level 1-1

Sri Lanka put a brilliant performance in the 2nd ODI with both ball and bat to win the match by 129 runs and hence level the 3 match series by 1-1 on Wednesday, 21st January, 2009 at Karachi.

Sri Lanka lost the toss and invited to bat and 290/8 in 50 overs thanks to half centuries by Dilshan and Kandamby scored 76 and 59 runs respectively. Akhtar and Tanvir bowled poorly and thrashed by Sri Lankan batsmen.

Pakistan started poorly and reduced to 17/3 but 108 runs partnership between Butt and Shoaib Malik brought back them in the game score 62 and 54 runs respectively but they lost last 7 wickets for 36 runs and all out on 161 runs in 34.5 overs. Murli and Mendis took 3 wickets each.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 290/8 all out in 50 overs.

Pakistan - 161 all out in 34.5 overs.

Toss - Pakistan, who chose to field first.

Result - Sri Lanka won by 129 runs.

Man of The Match - Tilakratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka).

Series - 3-match series level 1-1.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Karachi

Pakistan won 1st ODI convincingly by 8 wickets thanks to Salman Butt's century as Pakistan and Sri Lanka will meet again tomorrow, Wednesday, 21st January, 2009 at National Stadium, Karachi in a Day-Night game at 7.00 GMT, 12.30 PM local time.

Pakistan bowled and bat brilliantly as they played after a long time at home. Salman Butt and Khurram gave a strong opening and the tackle Muralitharan and Mendis very well. They are looking favorite for series win.

Sri Lanka started dynamically by Jayasuriya and Dilshan but regular wicket pushed them to 220 runs. They have to win 2nd ODI in order to stay in the series.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 2nd ODI at Karachi:
Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik (capt), Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akaml (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 2nd ODI at Karachi:
Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Chamara Kapugedera, Thilan Thusharsa, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis