Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed Solid As 5-Down Pakistan Go Past 200 vs Sri Lanka | Cricket News

PAK vs SL Live: 5 runs off the over

Sri Lanka take a sigh of relief as Maheesh Theekshana bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only five runs as Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed aim for some quick boundaries. 

PAK 197/5 (37 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Pakistan go past 180

Despite losing five wickets, Pakistan still come back on track as Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed have stitched a good partnership. In the previous over of Maheesh Theekshana, the duo scores six runs, which include a boundary from Iftikhar. 

PAK 184/5 (35 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Rizwan hits 50

Mohammad Rizwan smashes a boundary off Dunith Wellalage’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 12th half-century in the 50-over format and he brings it up in 48 balls. 

PAK 178/5 (33.5 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: SIX

SIX!!! Mohammad Rizwan completely changes the gear and as he starts dealing in sixes. He smashes a huge maximum off Dunith Wellalage’s delivery as the ball lands straight into the crowd. Terrific batting from Wellalage. 

PAK 174/5 (33.3 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Rizwan nears 50

Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed are standing like strong walls for Pakistan as the duo is dealing in boundaries. In the previous of Pramod Madushan, both the batter smash a six as the pacer leaks 18 runs. With this, Rizwan also goes past 40 runs and inches closer towards his half-century. 

PAK 168/5 (33 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Rizwan-Iftikhar steady

After losing five wickets in a quick succession, Pakistan rely on Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed for a stable partnership. The duo is steadily scoring runs and taking their side to a good total in the remaining overs. 

PAK 145/5 (31 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Good over from De Silva

Sri Lanka are off to a good start after the play resumed. Dhananjaya de Silva bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only two runs as Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed look for a boundary. 

PAK 135/5 (29 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Match resumes

The Asia Cup Super 4 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka resumes after the rain delay. Pakistan resume at 130/5 in 27.4 overs. Mohammad Rizwan has been joined by Iftikhar Ahmed. 

PAK vs SL Live: Match reduced to 42 overs

The Asia Cup Super 4 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been reduced to 42 overs due to rain. The restart time has been announced as 8:10 PM. Pakistan’s score read at 130/5 in 27.4 overs. 

PAK vs SL Live: Rain gets heavier

Bad news! Just when the covers got removed and the match was to begin, the rain got heavier and covers have been brought back. The entire ground is under covers now. 

PAK vs SL Live: Rain stops play

The Asia Cup Super 4 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been halted due to rain. Pakistan’s score read at 130/5 in 27.4 overs. Currently, Mohammad Rizwan (22*) is standing unbeaten at the crease.  

PAK vs SL Live: OUT

OUT!!! Maheesh Theekshana has provided Pakistan with a big breakthrough as he removed Mohammad Nawaz for 12. Nawaz completely misjudges the delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Fifth wicket gone for Pakistan. 

PAK 130/5 (27.4 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: 13 runs off the over

Despite losing wickets in a quick succession, Pakistan still gain some momentum as Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz deal in boundaries. In the previous over of Matheesha Pathirana, the duo scores 13 runs, which include one boundary from both the batters. 

PAK 122/4 (26 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: OUT

OUT!!! Matheesha Pathirana has struck again and removed Mohammad Haris for 3. Haris tries to steal a boundary but ends up giving a simple catch to Pathirana. Fourth wicket gone for Pakistan. 

PAK 108/4 (24 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: OUT

OUT!!! Matheesha Pathirana has joined the party and removed Abduallah Shafique for 52. Shafique smashes it hard for a six but fails to time the shot properly as the ball lands safely into the hands of Pramod Madushan at the long-on. Third wicket gone for Pakistan.

PAK 100/3 (21.4 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Shafique hits 50

Abdullah Shafique takes a single off Dhananjaya de Silva’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his maiden ODI half-century and he brings it up in 65 balls. Terrific batting from Shafique. 

PAK 96/2 (20.3 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Good over from Wellallge

Young spinner Dunith Wellalage has been really impressive with the ball. After scalping the wicket of Babar Azam, he again bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only two runs as Rizwan and Shafique aim for some boundaries. 

PAK 88/2 (20 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Shafique nears 50

Despite losing two wickets, Pakistan are still hopeful of a big score as Abdullah Shafique is standing steady. He is currently batting 40 and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his maiden half-century in the 50-over format. 

PAK 83/2 (18 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Tight bowling from Sri Lanka

After scalping the wicket of Babar Azam, Sri Lanka get an upper hand in the game. In the previous, Maheesh Theekshana comfortably dominates Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique and leaks only two runs.

PA K 75/2 (17 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: OUT

OUT!!! Dunith Wellalage has provided Sri Lanka with their breakthrough as he dismissed Babar Azam for 29. Babar completely fails to judge the delivery as he gets stumped out by Kusal Mendis. Terrific bowling from the youngster as Pakistan lose their second wicket.

PAK 73/2 (16 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Good over from Theekshana

Sri Lanka finally take a sigh of relief as Maheesh Theekshana bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he leaks only four runs as Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique get a bit cautious in their approach. 

PAK 72/1 (15 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 10 runs off the over

Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique are dealing in boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving for Pakistan. In the previous over Mathessha Pathirana, the duo smashes 10 runs, which include a boundary from both the players. 

PAK 68/1 (14 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Pakistan gain momentum

Despite losing an early wicket in the form of Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan are getting back on track as Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique have stitched a 50-run partnership. In the previous over of Dunith Wellalge, the duo scores two runs and aim for boundaries in the coming overs. 

PAK 62/1 (13.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 8 runs off the over

Despite a brilliant bowling, Dunith Wellalge ends up conceding eight runs in his previous over. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique continue to provide Pakistan with some momentum as they deal in boundaries. 

PAK 48/1 (11 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Shafique survives a close call

Abdullah Shafique survives a close LBW appeal made against him Sri Lanka on Dunith Wellalage’s delivery. The on-field umpire signals not-out and Dasun Shanaka opts for DRS. However, the DRS reviews declares it as the umpire’s call and Abdullah survives. 

PAK 41/1 (10.2 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live: Tight bowling from Sri Lanka

Despite leaking some boundaries, Sri Lanka have been really dominant in their approach so far. Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique are eyeing some regular boundaries, in order to put Pakistan in a strong position. In the previous over, Dasun  Shanaka concedes only four runs. 

PAK 40/1 (10 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 8 runs off the over

Batters Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique are slowly changing gears and providing Sri Lanka with some momentum. In the previous over of Dasun Shanaka, the duo scores eight runs, which include a boundary from Babar. 

PAK 35/1 (8 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Good over for Pakistan

After initial slow start, Pakistan finally gain some momentum in the game. In the previous over of Pramod Madushan, batters Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique score eight runs, which include a boundary from the latter. Sri Lanka aim for some more boundaries from here. 

PAK 27/1 (7 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: Babar-Abdullah steady

After the early dismissal of Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan now rely on Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique for a stable partnership. In the previous over of Dasun Shanaka, the duo scores six runs and stand steady at the crease. 

PAK 19/1 (6 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Pramod Madushan has provided Sri Lanka with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Fakhar Zaman for 4. Fakhar gets completely bamboozled by the yorker delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Terrific bowling from Pramod as Pakistan lose their first wicket.

PAK 9/1 (4.2 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: 3 runs off the over

Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique are steadily taking Pakistan ahead in the game. In the previous over of Maheesh Theekshana, the duo scores three runs and aim for some boundaries. 

PAK 9/0 (4 overs)

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Maiden over

Sri Lanka have started their bowling attack on a dominating note. Pacer Pramod Madushan successfully delivers a maiden over as opener Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique stand steady at the crease. 

PAK 0/0 (1 overs)

PAK vs SL Live: We are underway

The Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka begins with Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique opening for Pakistan. On the other hand, Pramod Madushan will be bowling the first over for Sri Lanka. 

PAK vs SL Live: Babar wins toss!

Babar Azam wins toss and Pakistan will bat first. Interesting choice coz Shanaka said that he would’ce bowled first. Both captains happy. 2 changes for both sides. Pakistan make two more alterations

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: We have more good news!

Here are the revised playing conditions:

Toss at 5.00pm, start at 5.15 m. The match will be 45 overs per side. Powerplay 9 overs, 27 overs, 9 overs

PAK vs SL Live: Good news from Colombo!

The covers are off entirely. Umpires are coming in to have a look. As things stand, we might have a toss time soon. Fingers crossed

PAK vs SL Live: Covers coming off!

Covers are coming off, atleast the outside ones. It’s still drizzling though. 

PAK vs SL Live: Overs will be slashed!

We’ll start losing overs lost from 4.30pm. That’s 17 minutes from now. 

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Cut-off time announced!

Cut-off time for a 20-over game is 9:02 PM IST. Meanwhile, the groundstagg are doing there job to make that possible. Kudos to these warriors.