Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Second Test Set to Begin on 24th July
The second and final Test match of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is all set to start from 24th July at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. In the first Test, Pakistan achieved a tough win over Sri Lanka. Despite a difficult start, the team managed to chase down the 131 runs with Imam’s brilliant fifty leading the way. Shaheen Afridi’s powerful return saw him take his 100th Test wicket as Sri Lanka put up a fight, reaching 312 with the help of a remarkable century from de Silva and a partnership with Mathews. However, Pakistan’s valiant efforts eventually earned them a well-deserved victory.
Date and Time
The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is scheduled to take place from 24th-28th July, starting at 09:30 AM IST.
Venue
The match will take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Sri Lanka Team
The Sri Lankan team will consist of Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne as captain, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samawickrama as wicketkeeper, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, and Lasith Embuldeniya.
Conclusion
The second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is set to begin on 24th July at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. After a hard-fought victory in the first Test, Pakistan will look to secure another win and take the series. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be looking to make a comeback and level the series.