Pakistan (289/2) defeat Sri Lanka (288/8) comfortably by 8 wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in 3-match ODI series

[Cricket Warrior]

After a nail-biting contest in the first ODI, the spotlight now shifts to the second match of the series. Pakistan edged out Sri Lanka by 10 runs in the opener, thanks to brilliant performances from Salman Ali Agha, Hussain Talat, and Haris Rauf. However, Sri Lanka showed great fight led by Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round brilliance, proving they won’t go down without a challenge.

Heading into the second ODI, Sri Lanka will be determined to bounce back and level the series, while the red-hot hosts will aim to maintain their winning momentum and wrap up the series. With both teams displaying quality cricket in the opening encounter, fans can look forward to another thrilling contest filled with intense competition and high drama.

Squads:

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Udara, Eshan Malinga

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan, Abrar Ahmed

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[Adnan_Ilyas]

Hoping a more convincing win

 

[hassan918]

Hoping a more convincing win

I won't mind another close game.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Need to try bench guys.... Haseeb can come in... Also Wasim JR and Abrar

 

[BouncerGuy]

What if we rest Rizwan for Haseeb...LOL

 

[adi_62941]

Very sad for sufiyan. He only had one bad performance and was dropped. Should have been in the squad instead of faisal akram and should have played.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Very sad for sufiyan. He only had one bad performance and was dropped. Should have been in the squad instead of faisal akram and should have played.

Selectors have a habit of making poor decisions.

 

[jamie smith fan]

What if we rest Rizwan for Haseeb...LOL

Good decision

 

[Rana]

What if we rest Rizwan for Haseeb...LOL

What’s LOL about it?

 

[jamie smith fan]

What’s LOL about it?

I was also thinking the same.
It is a good decision to drop riz for haseeb.

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989239301440499720

Please close and lock this door for the rest of the day.

Can’t stand this guy doing commentary!

 

[Rana]

I was also thinking the same.
It is a good decision to drop riz for haseeb.

Bouncer guy should explain why he thinks it’s a funny suggestion on his behalf?

 

[jamie smith fan]

Bouncer guy should explain why he thinks it’s a funny suggestion on his behalf?

Though haseeb is himself very mediocre but stil his lost A stats present a better look as compared to riz.
I am open to trying a new player over riz at 4 where is just doing tuk tuk

 

[Rana]

Though haseeb is himself very mediocre but stil his lost A stats present a better look as compared to riz.
I am open to trying a new player over riz at 4 where is just doing tuk tuk

You need a proper number 4-5

So if Haseeb helps sort that issue out with Agha and Talat moving up to 4 and 5,

It’s a positive.

 

[jamie smith fan]

It should be the last chance for babar and fakhar also.
If they dont perform bring in some other lad from domestic with 27wc in view.

 

[Rana]

IMO you also need to start looking at Babar at number 3. He’s no longer the free flow confident batter who at least went at 90-100 strike rate. Off late, he’s getting into phases of 50-70 strike rate in the middle periods and is causing Pakistan innings to lose momentum.

It’s a big reason why the team is hovering around the 250-280 mark and isn’t moving up the levels to the 300-330 mark as a base.

 

[jamie smith fan]

IMO you also need to start looking at Babar at number 3. He’s no longer the free flow confident batter who at least went at 90-100 strike rate. Off late, he’s getting into phases of 50-70 strike rate in the middle periods and is causing Pakistan innings to lose momentum.

It’s a big reason why the team is hovering around the 250-280 mark and isn’t moving up the levels to the 300-330 mark as a base.

3 batters in top 4 currently bat at a sr of 70-80 u seriously need to look at it.

 

[Rana]

3 batters in top 4 currently bat at a sr of 70-80 u seriously need to look at it.

Fakhar’s regression has come at the age of 36 plus he has a dodgy knee. He needs to retire. He isn’t getting any better

Babar lost his way at the age of 30.

Rizwan will always look for an excuse to not bat fast, his intentions are to play for himself.

 

[jamie smith fan]

For a change pak should play this XI today
Saim
Fakhar
Talat
Haseeb
Agha
Nawaz
Faheem
Wasim
Shaheen
Naseem
Abrar

Aim for atleast 330+.If u get bundled out for even 220 while aiming 330 no problem.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Fakhar’s regression has come at the age of 36 plus he has a dodgy knee. He needs to retire. He isn’t getting any better

Babar lost his way at the age of 30.

Rizwan will always look for an excuse to not bat fast, his intentions are to play for himself.

What are our options to replace Fakhar.??
Imam and abd should be atleast kept out.
Maybe give a chance to Maaz or farhan

 

[BouncerGuy]

Bouncer guy should explain why he thinks it’s a funny suggestion on his behalf?

Because I think it can happen and people will support this decision... Haseeb might even replace fakhar...

 

[Rana]

Because I think it can happen and people will support this decision... Haseeb might even replace fakhar...

But you won’t accept the decision?

 

[Kianig89]

Hesson also seems a safety first type coach , evident from the release of Hassan Nawaz and team loaded with rellu kattas

 

[Rana]

What are our options to replace Fakhar.??
Imam and abd should be atleast kept out.
Maybe give a chance to Maaz or farhan

Maaz is a good shout

Farhan why not? Probably the most confident pure batsman in Pakistan.

 

[Kianig89]

Haris Rauf, a waste of spot hopefully he will be rested today. Hyderabad to Melbourne to Emirtaes he has been blasted all around

 

[Rana]

Haris Rauf, a waste of spot hopefully he will be rested today. Hyderabad to Melbourne to Emirtaes he has been blasted all around

He saved your Rizwan and Babar last game by taking a 4fer and winning the game

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the second ODI game of the series

 

[Kianig89]

So we are chasing , banking on dew

 

[Rana]

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the second ODI game of the series

Hooray! Now we know we only need 5 or 6 runs per over!!!

 

[jamie smith fan]

Lol shaheen rested

 

[jamie smith fan]

Hooray! Now we know we only need 5 or 6 runs per over!!!

Lol was looking forward to see them bat first.
Hope sl get atleast 350

 

[Rana]

Lol was looking forward to see them bat first.
Hope sl get atleast 350

InshaAllah

I don’t want these clowns to have an excuse to bat slowly.

 

[Kianig89]

SL should aim for 350

 

[Rana]

Lol shaheen rested

So who is captaining?

 

[Rana]

SL should aim for 150

that’s what you actually want.

 

[jamie smith fan]

So who is captaining?

Agha ji

 

[jamie smith fan]

Lol same batting.
When will these guys understand riz isnt a no 4 batter??

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan win the toss and opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the second ODI game of the series

Teams:

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

 

[Kianig89]

WasimJr gets a game, that's a positive, poor Haseebullah should have been included instead of Rizwan

 

[Rana]

Lol same batting.
When will these guys understand riz isnt a no 4 batter??

They’ve fallen asleep like they did during the RizBar T20 opening era.

They will only wake up when it gets to the point of catastrophe.

 

[JibranAnsari]

With the end of babar azam's form in ODIs, pakistans era of relatively good ODI batting is over. We are going to be again a below average odi batting team.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Hesson also seems a safety first type coach , evident from the release of Hassan Nawaz and team loaded with rellu kattas

That was pathetic. Knife was taken out on player who put the team first. He signalled everyone afterwards that he prefers selfish approach first.

No wonder the T20 side is filled with Babars, Talats, Usmans, Salmans

 

[BouncerGuy]

Teams:

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

Salman Agha: We are going to bowl first. There was a lot of dew the other day and we want to make use of that later on. We want to start well, if you don't start well in the white-ball game then you are chasing the game, and be more consistent. Shaheen is unwell and Faheem too misses out. Abrar Ahmed and Wasim Jr come in.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Teams:

Pakistan (Playing XI): Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

Already rested.

Tbh Shaheen and Salman should switch captaincy. I'm sure Hesson won't mind either.

 

[Rana]

That was pathetic. Knife was taken out on player who put the team first. He signalled everyone afterwards that he prefers selfish approach first.

No wonder the T20 side is filled with Babars, Talats, Usmans, Salmans

The person who are responding too is a wolf in sheep’s skin.

He is actually happy Nawaz is kicked out and will also want Rizwan back.

 

[Ball Blazer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989244113263448312

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989239301440499720

 

[Rana]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989244113263448312

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989239301440499720

Lock the door. Throw the key away!

 

[jamie smith fan]

If fakhar fails today also he should just call it a day.
He is no way making the 27wc at 38.Atleast give the selectors some time to try someone new.

 

[jamie smith fan]

Same paindu bowling from khubsurt youngta

 

[BouncerGuy]

Here comes Rauf.... He performed in one game, so now we can expect him getting back to his basics.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Here comes Rauf.... He performed in one game, so now we can expect him getting back to his basics.

LOL... as I said...

 

[jamie smith fan]

Hope he bowls to his potential today and ensure sl get 350+

Here comes Rauf.... He performed in one game, so now we can expect him getting back to his basic

 

[Omer2002]

pathetic captaincy starting with Rauf...Naseem cant even control never mind Haris

 

[BouncerGuy]

Rauf is not a new ball bowler..

 

[BouncerGuy]

He must be bowling as the 3rd bowler

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Jsut tuned in...as an indian looking in - why does Sufiyaan Mukeem not get chances in ODI's? I feel he is the sort of guy who will be suited to this format as he can get a few ov to get settled and then show his wares, he has serious potential, has a fighting attitude and can bat a bit...

 

[gazza619]

Rauf with the new ball? Might as well played M Abbass.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Rauf is not a new ball bowler..

For real. There's a big difference between his stats with new ball and semi new ball

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Rauf is not a new ball bowler..

Honestly, even Saim is a more effective new-ball bowler

 

[BouncerGuy]

Honestly, even Saim is a more effective new-ball bowler

Yes... He has a habit of picking early wickets..

 

[zaidihusain]

Good decision by Shaheen to rest himself and giving chance to Wasim. Now, Agha should bat above Rizwan

 

[Rana]

The guys name is Nissanka

Why Waqar calling him Nishanka???

He doesn’t have a problem with saying S properly. He doesn’t called Saeed Anwar “Shaeed Anwar”

 

[Rana]

Gosh Waqar keeps yapping and yapping today

 

[zahid01]

Rauf performing again

 

[Rana]

Naseem has bowled alright

 

[jamie smith fan]

Rauf performing again

Back to his best

 

[BouncerGuy]

Back to his best

Has been the case 9 out of 10 times

 

[BouncerGuy]

Unnecessary run out... Lankans were doing fine.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Like Pakistan, Sri Lanka are also great at finding ways to commit harakiri

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Completely useless new-ball spell salvaged by Sri Lanka being Sri Lanka

 

[Kianig89]

He saved your Rizwan and Babar last game by taking a 4fer and winning the game

4 over burst and Raufail landing at 8 RPO

 

[Kianig89]

The fascination with Rauf must end

 

[Kianig89]

Rauf's on course to help SL make 350 ,

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Quetta Gladiators

 

[BouncerGuy]

4 over burst and Raufail landing at 8 RPO

His once in a blue moon perforrmance came in last game so..

 

[Kianig89]

Need a performance from WasimJr to R.K.O. Rauf once and for all

 

[BouncerGuy]

How underrated is this wasim guy.... operating Above 140 atm consistently on a good line and length....

 

[Kianig89]

WasimJr also has reverse swing abilities ,never been allowed to settle in the reign of Lahore Qalandars

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

That's why he is regarded as the best keeper in the world

 

[NeVerMind]

Superb from Riz...first the run out and now the stumping