ABU DHABI: Misbah-ul-Haq's 66 & Umar Akmal 61 guided Team Pakistan to a three-wicket win in Abu Dhabi to take the series 4-1 against Sri Lanka. Pakistan are now fifth on the ICC ODI ranking table, with 108 points. Sri Lanka are fourth with 112, and England sixth with 106.
Sri Lanka 218 for 9 (Sangakkara 78, Mathews 61, Tanvir 4-34)
Pakistan 219 for 7 (Misbah 66, Umar 61*)
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya was in awe of Pakistan`s show on the field that saw them clinch the Test and One-Day International series against the opposition at a time when three of the country`s players were found guilty of spot-fixing last year.
While the trio met their fate, Pakistan players kept their focus on the field against Sri Lanka.
“Pakistan played brilliantly under the circumstances,” said Jayasuriya. “Their youngsters have been impressive in all departments and have shown good team spirit.”
Jayasuriya added that the verdicts should be a lesson for players all over the world. “It’s a lesson for everyone, not only for Pakistan.”
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Sri Lanka 218 for 9 (Sangakkara 78, Mathews 61, Tanvir 4-34)
Pakistan 219 for 7 (Misbah 66, Umar 61*)
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya was in awe of Pakistan`s show on the field that saw them clinch the Test and One-Day International series against the opposition at a time when three of the country`s players were found guilty of spot-fixing last year.While the trio met their fate, Pakistan players kept their focus on the field against Sri Lanka.
“Pakistan played brilliantly under the circumstances,” said Jayasuriya. “Their youngsters have been impressive in all departments and have shown good team spirit.”
Jayasuriya added that the verdicts should be a lesson for players all over the world. “It’s a lesson for everyone, not only for Pakistan.”
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