Pak captain Azhar Ali says Sri Lanka can bounce back in ODI series

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali informs his side of real threat that can hinder their way in the coming matches against Sri Lanka. The skipper, who was talking about the first win of the ODI series, said Sri Lanka can offer tough competition in the upcoming matches. He added they have to concentrate and continue their performances as Sri Lanka would not be an easy opponent. Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews has said that they will hit back in the coming matches despite they lost in the first ODI.

Mathews while talking on his strategy about coming matches said they will benefit from rest time after continuous engagements and this will help them to come in momentum. Mathews also said that change in cricket rules has no bad effect on the game. He added that management, players of Lankan team discussed new rules in meetings. Pakistan captain admired his all team members and said win of first ODI was due to team-efforts. He also praised Yasir Shah who did not lose temperament against big shots of Lankan batsmen.

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Pak to face SL in first ODI with target of Champions Trophy berth

 Pakistan is going to face Sri Lanka in the first match of the five-match ODI series at Dambulla on Saturday 11 July. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the Test series 2-1 though it has little bearing on the ODIs, Pakistan hopes their fortune do notchange with the change of format. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 3-0 that endangered their chances of playing the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 despite they won at home against Zimbabwe. They have to arrange a tri-series with Zimbabwe along with West Indies under these circumstances. Their first target is however to win the series against Sri Lanka to keep their side safe.

Pakistan’s task is not looked easy because Sri Lanak are always good in home conditions. Sri Lanka has picked two uncapped players Milinda Siriwardana and Sachith Pathirana while out of form Rangana Herath has been ruled out. Angelo Mathews will hope their chances are boosted with the return of Tillakaratne Dilshan and he will want Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne continue their form. It looks Lasith Malinga and Suranga Lakmal are guaranteed starters and inclusion of Thisara Perera might give their team a fine balance.

  

Tall and threatening Mohammad Irfan is back but Pakistan will miss injured Wahab Riaz. Pakistan’s batting is strengthened with the inclusion of Shoaib Malik as he looked in good form during CPL 2015. Mohammad Hafeez too secures a spot in the squad. Sarfraz Ahmed looked good in Tests and it might be a good plan to open with him. Likes of Ehsan Adil and Rahat Ali will support Irfan but it will be interesting to see how the skipper uses Yasir Shah. It seems to be a close contest provided both the teams are evenly matched in terms of experience and skill but Pakistan is at more risk and Ali will demand his companions to be always alert.

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Pakistan targets to win ODI series to pick Champions Trophy place

Pakistan are confident and their morale is high after winning the Test series against Sri Lanka and they want to bring forward this passion into the five-match ODI series which starts from 11 July in Dambulla. Pakistan are in desperate need to win the series to keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive which is to be held in England in 2017. There is battle between Pakistan, Bangladesh and West Indies for the final two available places in the Champions Trophy.

This feud will start when Bangladesh takes on South Africa in the opening match of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday and Pakistan face Sri Lanka in first of the five matches on Saturday in Dambulla. Bangladesh has currently 93 points with 7th position in the ICC ranking table and they need only one win to keep their pre-series points. They will drop to 90 points if they fail to win any match.

Pakistan are on ninth position with 87 points and they will surpass West Indies possessing 88 points by one point if they can win the series 3-2 or better than this. Pakistan can get maximum 94 points if they win all the matches and will descend to 84 points if they have failure to record a win. The last date to determine the qualification of teams is 30 September 2015. Pakistan and Bangladesh can consolidate their positions for the tournament if they perform well in the upcoming series because West Indies is not playing any series immediately.

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Pak registers historic win to clinch the series setting new records

Pakistan has defeated Sri lanka in the third and final Test to seal the series 2-1 after nine years on Lankan soil and this historic win has seen many records coming into being.  Pakistan defeated Sri lanka by seven wickets and snatched a historic victory with the help of star batsman Younis Khan and Shan Masood. Younis Khan remained unbeaten on 171 runs while captain Misbah ul Haq was not out on 59 runs. Young opener Shan Masood put Pakistan on the track to chase record total of 377 runs by making terrific 125 runs. Pakistan is the only nation in the history of cricket who has chased the highest total ever on Sri Lankan soil. Youins Khan and stylish opener Shan Masood came together to set a highest fourth wicket partnership record of 242-runs for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s famous star cricketer Younis Khan has registered another record to his name in the second innings of the final Test. Younis Khan scored fifth century in the second innings of the Test becoming the first batsman of the world to complete this feat. Man of the match award was given to Younis Khan for his superb match winning innings while Yasir Shah was named man of the series for his excellent bowling throughout the series. Pakistan climbs three points and reaches at third position in the ICC Test ranking table after winning series against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan will play a five-match one day series against Sri lanka starting on 11 July at Dambulla. The next ODIs will be played at Kandy, Colombo and Hambantota on 15, 19, 22 and 26 July respectively. There will take place thrilling contests between the two sides. Pakistan is in great need to win the ODI series to keep their ICC Champions Trophy hopes alive. You can watch the Sri Lanka v Pakistan feud with the help of Tickets4pk which is online resource to offer you the best seats at economical rates. 

SL strong after Angelo Mathews century setting Pak target of 377

Sri Lanka gives Pakistan a tough target of 377 runs for victory with the help of Angelo Mathews who hits his fifth test century in the series-decider third and final match at Pallekele on Monday. Sri Lanka resumed their second innings on 228-5 and were all dismissed for 313 with Mathews was the last man out after playing a captain’s innings of 122. Pakistan fast bowler Imran Khan claimed his first five-wicket haul after destroying the bottom half of the Sri Lankan batting with the second new ball. Mathews being on 77 overnight added 117 for the sixth wicket partnership with Dinesh Chandimal to extend the team’s lead.

Angelo Mathews drives on leg-side

Sri lankan skipper bound the middle order together in the absence of Kumar Sangakkara after Rahat Ali had led Pakistan to limit the hosts to 35-3 on the third day. Mathews escaped a run out chance when he was on 88 and surpassed a three-figure mark. Imran dismissed Chandimal after Misbah took the new ball when it was offered. Imran Khan dismissed Kaushal and Suranga Lakmal before he was on a hat-trick when he got Dhammika Prasad edge behind but Kaushal blocked the delivery successfully. The last man removed by him was Mathews after a 252-ball knock.

Younis Khan congratulates Mathews on scoring century 

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Azhar Ali becomes essential part of Pakistan team permanently

Azhar Ali compiled a crucial century against Sri Lanka enabling Pakistan to bowl at something in the fourth innings of second Test. He has performed consistently in Tests and more recently in ODIs as well. Azhar Ali is the best option to shine young players in the Pakistan team when the likes of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan are approaching the end of their careers. Ever since the captaincy of ODI side has been given to him, he has emerged completely different player. It was surprising to choose  him as he had not played an ODI for two years. But he is playing lead role ever since he has been given the responsibility. He has scored 72, 36, 101, 79, 102 and 46 in his six innings as captain. Although he lost his first series against Bangladesh as captain but he bounced back leading his side to series win over Zimbabwe in Pakistan.

Azhar celebrates his match-winning century with Misbah

He has been playing Test cricket also regularly since he made his debut in 2010. He normally plays at No. 3 and has brought team out of trouble often. Azhar was made captain of ODI side in place of Misbah and could also be named the captain of Tests if Misbah retires. Younis Khan, who played 100th Test in the current series against Sri lanka, may decide to step back. Azhar may be only one in this situation who can best utilize talents of youngsters in the team.

Azhar and Younis running between the stumps

Pakistan has plenty of good young players. The players like Asad Shafiq, Junaid Khan, Sarfraz Ahmed and Rahat Ali have performed well in the available chances so far. There will be huge space to fill if Misbah and Younis retire. The young players can derive satisfaction in these kind of situations that they have a player like Azhar Ali to follow in the team. Azhar has got good technique and patience which will help him to lead Pakistan into new era in Tests, if he once gets chance.

Azhar playing a shot on leg-side

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Pakistan worries over the decisive final third Test

Pakistan Captain Misbah ul Haq expressed hope his side will take inspiration from the comeback of Sri lanka in Colombo after loosing the first Test. Misbah said they are surely heading into the Test with a determination to win and they have example of Sri lanka before them that how they bounced back. Bowlers are not supporting leg-spinner Yasir Shah and the batting was flopped in the first innings in Colombo when they declined from 74-2 to 138 all out which has substantial stuff for Misbah to worry about.

The most successful bowler in the series from either side is Yasir Shah with 17 wickets but next most wicket taker from Pakistan is left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar with six wickets. Pacer wahab Riaz has been ruled out because of injury and off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez cannot bowl  because he was reported for a suspected action in Galle and he needs to pass mandatory tests to come in action again. The seamer Junaid Khan who has taken just one wicket in the series may be dropped by the visitors and select two from Imran Khan, Rahat Ali and Ehsan Adil.

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