PAK vs SL: 20th July, 2022 will be remembered forever in the history of Pakistani cricket. Babar Azam and his team did something incredible at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. They have beaten Sri Lanka at their home ground, chasing the highest successful chase at Galle.
Sri Lanka gave Pakistan a target of 342 runs to chase in the fourth innings on a turning pitch. At the start of the chase, it looked like an impossible task because none of the team had chased this big target at this venue before. But a superb opening partnership for the Men in Green set the right platform for a big chase.
Then a 101-run partnership for the third wicket between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique helped their team reach close to the target. In the end, Shafique played a brilliant innings of unbeaten 160 runs off 408 balls to seal the deal for Pakistan.
And the Men in Green registered their second-highest successful run chase in the history of Test cricket. Babar also played really well; after scoring 119 runs in the first innings, he made another fifty in the second innings. The Pakistani skipper made 55 runs in the second innings as well.
PAK vs SL: Fans reacts on Babar Azam and his team registering a record win against Sri Lanka
Abdullah Shafique won the “Man of the Match” for his marathon innings. Earlier, in the match, Sri Lanka got all out for 222 runs in their first innings. Dinesh Chadimal scored 76 runs. In reply, Pakistan were dismissed for 218 with an incredible century from Babar Azam (118 runs).
With a lead of four runs, Sri Lanka batted well in their second innings and made 337 runs. Chandimal once again top scoring with 94* runs. But in the end, Pakistan recorded a great win. On the other hand, fans also couldn’t stop themselves and were delighted after the win.
FAQ
What record did Pakistan make at Galle?
Pakistan registered the biggest chase at Galle as they chased down 342 runs. The previous best chase on this ground was 260 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand.
Who won the “Man of the Match” in the first test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
Abdullah Shafique won the “Man of the Match” for his marathon innings of 160* runs.
How many runs Babar Azam scored in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle?
Babar also played really well; after scoring 119 runs in the first innings, he made another fifty in the second innings. The Pakistani skipper made 55 runs in the second innings as well.