26 July 2023, 11:20 AM
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26 July 2023, 00:03 AM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 2
Day 2 was called off due to bad weather at the Trinidad stadium. Sri Lanka will be hoping to get Pakistan bowled soon out whereas Babar Azam-led side would look to get full control of this contest.
25 July 2023, 22:47 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Day 3 weather report
Day 3 of the SL vs. PAK match is anticipated to be cloudy as well. The weather at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo has a major chance of heavy rainfall on day 3 as well.
25 July 2023, 22:15 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL Day 2: Sri Lanka look to bounce back
Sri Lanka will look to bounce back on Day 3 if we get ample amount of overs to play on the day without any rain interupption. Pakistan on the other hand will look to get the job done on Day 3 with a big score on the board.
25 July 2023, 21:15 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan lead by 12
Pakistan lead by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the series after a rainy Day 2. It will be interesting to see how both teams go out with their gameplan on Day 3.
25 July 2023, 20:45 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Active cricketers with most hundreds
Take a look at the active batters who have the most number of centuries in ODI cricket at the moment.
Babar Azam To Virat Kohli: Active Batters With Most Hundreds In ODI Cricket - In Pics
25 July 2023, 19:45 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: All eyes on Babar Azam
Babar Azam is on 28 off 49 balls with 3 boundaries and a maximum. Sri Lanka will be keen on getting some wickets with the likes of Fernando, Jayasuriya and more.
25 July 2023, 18:53 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Match report of Day 2
Although we did not have much cricket on Day 2 of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, you can read the match report from day 2 below.
25 July 2023, 18:21 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Shafique eye hundred
Abdullah Shafique will eye to hit a century on Day 3 of the Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. He is on 87 off 131 balls with 8 fours and two maximums.
25 July 2023, 17:33 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Respect for ground-staff
Respect for all the ground staff who worked very hard during each rain break at the stadium of Colombo. Day 2 has been spoiled with Day 3 also expected to be interrupted by heavy rainfall.
25 July 2023, 17:10 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 2
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali was seen enjoying the wet covers at the Colombo stadium. The day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test was called off due to bad weather.
25 July 2023, 16:28 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Hasan Ali enjoys rain
Watch the video of Hasan Ali enjoying the rain in Colombo before the day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test got called off. Checkout the video below:
Making the most of the rain delay in Colombo, with @RealHa55an leading the charge #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/Xi3w8lDrZp
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 15:59 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test Day 2: Rain plays spoilsport
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 was called off due to bad weather conditions. Only 10 overs of play was available as Pakistan added 33 runs.
Day has been called off due to rain
Only 10 overs of play was possible as Pakistan added 33 runs #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/orH3qOUkvT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 15:23 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Day 2 called off
We have an official announcement that Day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test has been called off to due to bad weather conditions. What a shame, first the Ashes, then the India vs West Indies match and now the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka.
25 July 2023, 14:50 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: 20-25 over expected today
A prediction from the ground report suggests that we will have at least 20 to 25 overs today if the conditions get suitable for playing. Bad news is that the forecast of tomorrow also does not look good.
25 July 2023, 14:30 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Rain stops
Rain has stopped but a lot of damage has been done to the ground. There is no activity from the ground staff yet which means it is going to take some time for the match to begin if it stays clear.
25 July 2023, 14:04 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain delays Babar Azam's innings
Persistent rain has kept Sri Lanka and Pakistan players off the field at the SSC in Colombo. Pakistan captain had moved along to 28 with some extraordinary strokeplay. Here's a glimpse of interesting shot by Babar Azam...
This innovative shot from King Babar Azam _#SLvPAK #PAKvsSL #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/dlZ0by78TQ
— King Babar Azam Army (@kingbabararmy) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 13:19 PM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain delays resumption after lunch
Rain continue to pour down at the Sinhalese Sport Club ground in Colombo. An early lunch was taken but rain hasn't relented. We won't have resumption any time soon after lunch on Day 2 either.
_ Rain keeps pouring, and our lunch plans are taken! __ Looks like the delay will be a bit longer than expected.#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/faEEOeg42r
— Sri Lanka Cricket __ (@OfficialSLC) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 12:53 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Hasan Ali has fun on rain-soaked covers - WATCH
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, who has not been picked for the second Test against Sri Lanka is enjoying a 'swimming' session on top of the wet covers at the SSC in Colombo. Rain has sent both teams indoors for an early lunch on the second day. Watch Hasan Ali HERE...
Pelting down here in Colombo and Hassan Ali is having fun _ #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/VLRuj1t2U1
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 12:04 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Early lunch has been taken due to rain
An early lunch has been taken at the SSC in Colombo due to heavy rain. The covers are still on all over the ground as Pakistan lead by 12 runs with 8 wickets in hand.
Pakistan 1st inngs 178/2 vs SL
25 July 2023, 11:23 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: SSC totally under covers now
The Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo is totally under the covers now as rain keeps falling. We'll be back with more updates soon.
The SSC at the moment. pic.twitter.com/OwuVk1PctQ
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 11:06 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Raining heavily in Colombo
It's still raining hard at the Sinhalese Sport Club (SSC) in Colombo. Sri Lanka Cricket provides a glimpse of the covered ground. Stay tuned for more updates.
___ Play halted by Mother Nature! ___
__ Heavy rain has poured down, forcing a temporary pause in the game. The dedicated groundskeepers are working hard to protect the pitch from the downpour.#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/6A1hBzXJyl
— Sri Lanka Cricket __ (@OfficialSLC) July 25, 2023
25 July 2023, 10:44 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Rain halts play in Colombo
Rain has sent the players off the field as covers are coming on at the Sinhalese Sport Club in Colombo. Pakistan had just got the first innings lead with a couple of fours from Babar Azam, who is batting on 27. Abdullah Shafique has reached 87.
Pakistan 1st inngs 178/2 in 38.3 ovs vs SL
25 July 2023, 10:29 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Babar Azam smashes 1st six of day
Pakistan captain Babar Azam smashes the first six of the day, hammering Prabath Jayasuriya over long-on to move along to 19 and level the scores as well. Abdullah Shafique is batting on 84.
Pakistan 1st inngs 166/2 in 36 ovs vs SL
25 July 2023, 10:25 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: PAK close in on first innings lead
Pakistan are closing in on getting a lead in the first innings. Babar Azam's side are just 9 runs behind Sri Lanka as Dilshan Madushanka concedes 1 run in his last over. Abdullah Shafique is batting on 81 and Babar Azam ins on 13.
Pakistan 1st inngs 157/2 in 35 ovs vs SL
25 July 2023, 10:09 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Pakistan 150 comes up
Babar Azam opens the scoring on the day with 3 runs off Dilshan Madushanka and Abhdullah Shafique gets a couple in the same over to bring up Pakistan's 150. Shafique is batting on 76 and Babar Azam is on 11.
Pakistan 1st inngs 150/2 in 31 ovs vs SL
25 July 2023, 10:03 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Lankans start off with maiden
Asitha Fernando completed his over without conceding a run while Prabath Jayasuriya has bowled a maiden in the first full over of the day. Abdullah Shafique is unbeaten on 74 and Babar Azam is on 8.
Pakistan 1st inngs 145/2 in 30 ovs vs SL
25 July 2023, 09:13 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Babar Azam has most international tons since 2022
Pakistan skipper has most international centuries since 2022, scoring 10 in all formats of the game. Australian Usman Khawaja is second with 7 centuries while India's Virat Kohli has 6 tons. Can Babar Azam score his 11th century since 2022 today?
25 July 2023, 08:27 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Naseem Shah gives insight into his development
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah rocked Sri Lanka on Day 1 of 2nd Test at Colombo, claiming 3/41 to bundle them 166. Hear him give insight into his development from rubber-ball cricket to Tests.
From playing with a rubber ball at home to knitting important partnerships in Test cricket, get a peek into the evolution of @iNaseemShah the batter __#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/iEUWn27ZHR
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2023
25 July 2023, 07:52 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Lankan coach disappointed by batters
Sri Lanka's coach Naveed Nawaz was disappointed by the performance of his batters after getting bowled out for just 166 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo. “We expected to bat better than this,” Sri Lanka batting coach Naveed Nawaz said. “The SSC is a wicket where you can make lots of runs once you get a start. Their field settings were good and tempted the batters and we made the wrong choices. It’s a matter of poor execution.”
25 July 2023, 07:04 AM
LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2: Abrar Ahmed reaps benefits of patience
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, claiming four wickets as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 166 on the opening day of the 2nd Test. Abrar, playing his first away series, credited Babar Azam for asking him to remain patient after a wicket-less first session.
“In the first session, when I couldn’t get a wicket, Babar Bhai (Babar Azam) and Saifi Bhai (Sarfaraz Ahmed) told me that I am bowling well, but I need to keep on bowling with patience. My patience yielded fruit in the second session, and I started getting wickets. This not only boosted my confidence but also motivated me to further excel with the ball,” Abrar Ahmed said after play on Day 1.
25 July 2023, 06:17 AM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2: Pakistan eye massive lead
Pakistan will eye a huge lead over Sri Lanka after ending Day 1 just 21 runs behind the hosts. SL were bowled out for just 166 and Pakistan have raced to 145 for 2 lead by fifties from Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood. Can Pakistan complete a 2-0 whitewash and maintain their lead in the World Test Championship table?
24 July 2023, 23:46 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: News about Babar
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was not happy with ICC leaving out Babar Azam out of the World Cup promo. Read the story below.
24 July 2023, 22:30 PM
LIVE SL vs PAK 2nd Test: Focus on Babar Azam
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will be key for his side on Day 2 against Sri Lanka in the second Test. Fans expect him to score a century and get the job done for his side.
24 July 2023, 22:05 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: De Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is the best pick from the Sri Lanka batting lineup on Day 1. His fighting knock of 57 got Sri Lanka some runs on the board in the first innings.
A fighting knock - Dhananjaya de Silva emerged as the shining star for Sri Lanka in the first innings. #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/mfFjBLWbF7
— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) July 24, 2023
24 July 2023, 21:12 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Naseem Shah
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah is the best pick from his team today, he took 3 wickets with an economy rate of below 3 runs per over.
24 July 2023, 20:19 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Match report
Read the Day 1 match report of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test taking place in Colombo. Pakistan dominated the first day of this game with some brilliant bowling performance.
24 July 2023, 19:38 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan dominate Day 1
Babar Azam's side have dominated the Day 1 of Colombo Test and they are the favourites to win this contest with a 1-0 lead in the series already.
Pakistan dominate proceedings on the opening day of the Colombo Test #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/r6VW1SSX3x
Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2023
24 July 2023, 19:02 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Can Pakistan get the job done
Pakistan are in complete control of this contest at the moment, they will surely look to post a good total on the board to challenge Sri Lanka but they cannot get comfortable with a team like Lanka as their opponents.
24 July 2023, 18:30 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: 'Bobby Ball'
Pakistan would be delighted how the first day of the second Test against the hosts turned out. They have a lead of 21 runs with 8 wickets in hand. Fans are terming their style of play as 'Bobby Ball' on social media.
24 July 2023, 17:59 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Day 1 stumps
The umpires have a chat and call it a day due to bad light. Babar Azam 8 (21) and Abdullah Shafique 74 (99) will continue Pakistan's innings tomorrow on Day 2 of this Test match.
PAK: 145/2 (28.3 Overs)
24 July 2023, 17:45 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Babar taking his time
Babar Azam is not batting in the similar fashion as his teammates were doing before Shan Masood's wicket. It looks like he will take his time to settle before attack the Lanka bowlers.
PAK: 142/2 (27 Overs)
24 July 2023, 17:30 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: All eyes on Babar
Babar Azam has joined Abdullah Shafique in the middle who batting in the 70s at the moment. Sri Lanka are searching for wickets to gain some momentum.
PAK: 136/2 (25 Overs)
24 July 2023, 17:20 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Gone!
Shan Masood 51 (47) caught by Kusal Mendis bowled by Asitha Fernando. Jayasuriya and Mendis continue attack for Sri Lanka as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam comes in at number 4.
PAK: 125/2 (23.2 Overs)
24 July 2023, 17:08 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan trail by 47
Pakistan trail by 47 runs as Masood also completes his fifty in 44 balls with 4 boundaries and a maximum. Sri Lanka bowlers clueless at the moment.
PAK: 120/1 (21.1 Overs)
24 July 2023, 16:57 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan on top
Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique in the middle for Pakistan as they trail by 55 runs. Their partnership goes up to 100 runs now with 22 overs left for the day.
PAK: 110/1 (18 Overs)
24 July 2023, 16:41 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Shafique hits fifty
Abdullah Shafique has completed his fifty, he is batting on 51 off 54 balls with 6 boundaries and 2 maximums so far for Pakistan.
PAK: 97/1 (15 Overs)
24 July 2023, 16:30 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test Day 1: Pakistan bounce back
Pakistan are in fine rhythm at the moment with Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique batting like its a ODI game against Sri Lanka, getting the runs on board as soon as possible with minimum risk.
PAK: 85/1 (12.2 Overs)
24 July 2023, 16:22 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Mendis into the attack
Ramesh Mendis brought into the attack by Sri Lanka in search for wickets in desperation as Pakistan now trail by just 94 runs.
PAK: 72/1 (10.2 Overs)
24 July 2023, 16:10 PM
LIVE PAK vs SL 2nd Test: Pakistan look to rebuild
Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique look to rebuild Pakistan's innings after the early blow of Imam-ul-Haq. Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando into the attack for Sri Lanka.
PAK: 47/1 (8 Overs)
