LAHORE MIRROR — Heavy rain disrupts the second day of the Pak vs SL second Test in Colombo, forcing a halt to the game. Pakistan stretches the lead against the hosts, but the play was called off in the second session due to bad weather causing a delay.
Abdullah Shafique remains unbeaten on 87, and Babar Azam contributes 28 runs before early lunch is taken.
Pakistan dominates the second Test, bowling out hosts for 166 on day one at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Day 2️⃣ has been called off due to rain 🌧️
Only 10 overs of play was possible as Pakistan added 33 runs 🏏#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/orH3qOUkvT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 25, 2023
The Pakistan Official Twitter read as only 10 overs of play were possible as Pakistan added 33 runs. It was added that the second-day match has been called off due to rain
Babar-led side consolidates their position, ending the day at 145-2. Naseem Shah (3-41) and Shaheen Afridi (1-44) impress with the ball as Sri Lanka struggles with their batting.
Dhananjaya de Silva’s 57 is the top score for Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s fielding remains strong, with direct throws leading to crucial run-outs.
Shan Masood’s 51 and a brisk partnership with Shafique (108 runs) keep Pakistan in control. Asitha Fernando claims two wickets for Sri Lanka.
