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
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