Colombo – Sri Lanka have posted a competitive total of 289 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) against Pakistan, setting up an exciting chase for the visitors. The match, played under bright conditions, saw Sri Lankan batters deliver steady partnerships throughout the innings.
Top-order resilience and a well-paced middle-order stand helped Sri Lanka push past the 280 mark. Their innings featured a mix of aggressive stroke play and controlled partnerships that kept Pakistan’s bowlers under pressure. Pakistan’s bowlers managed to take wickets at crucial stages, but lapses in the death overs allowed Sri Lanka to accelerate.
Pakistan will now need 290 runs to level the series, with the spotlight on their top-order batsmen to anchor what promises to be a challenging chase.
