Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in 20/20
Published:Wednesday | August 12, 2009 | 12:59 PM
Pakistan defeated hosts Sri Lanka by 52 runs in a 20/20 international at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo a short while ago.
Pakistan batted first and posted 172 for five off their allotted 20 overs with captain Shahid Afrida hitting 50 off 37 balls.
He was supported by Imran Nazir who scored 40 off 28 balls and Abdul Razzaq who slammed 25 not out off 17 deliveries.
Thilan Thushara had the best figures for Sri Lanka with two for 37.
Set 173 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 120 in 18.1 overs with Kumar Sangakkara scoring 38 off the bowling of Saeed Ajmal three for 18.
It was the last match of the Pakistan\'s tour. Sri Lanka won the test and one-day international series.