Sri Lanka Falters at 268 as Pakistan Sets Aggressive Total

Sri Lanka’s reply to Pakistan’s 305 was anchored by Kamindu Mendis and Avishka Fernando, who added a modest 30 runs for the first wicket. However, after reaching 91 runs for four wickets, the middle order collapsed. Janith Liyanage’s 60 and Pawan Ratnayake’s 79 gave a temporary lift, but regular wicket losses prevented any serious chase, leaving them 37 runs short at the end of 48.1 overs.