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Pakistan batting line-up tumbled again even against Sri Lankan bowlers as Pakistan has lost five wickets on 130 runs.
From Pakistan side only Abdullah Shafique scored his splendid half century while no other player could cross even 30 runs. He made 52 runs
From Srilankan side Mathesha Pathirana took two wickets while Pramoud Maudshan, Mahesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage took one wicket each.
Pakistan after winning toss elected to bat first in do and die match against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super four’s at R Primadasa cricket stadium here in Colombo.
Rains delayed the match earlier few minutes before toss.
If Pakistan lost or match washed out owing to rain then Sri Lanka will directly reach final against India owing to its superior run rate.
Pakistan has done two changes in the team announced yesterday as Imam Ul haq has developed back spasm while Saud Shakeel has fever.
Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique will replace the two.
Three players are out of the team due to their injuries which include Agha Saman Ali, Naseem Shah and Harris Rauf.
Muhammad Zaman, Muhammad Harris, Waseem junior and Muhammad Nawaz are made part of the team.
