On the third day of the Galle Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the batsmen Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman played brilliantly, helping Pakistan recover from a challenging situation and erasing Sri Lanka’s lead.
As reported by khabristan News, Pakistan managed to score 313 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their first innings until the lunch break on the third day. This remarkable performance allowed them to take a one-run lead over the hosts, with four wickets still in hand.
Saud Shakeel displayed exceptional batting skills, achieving a magnificent century during the first session of the match. His unbeaten score of 119 runs, well-supported by Nouman Ali with 13 runs, contributed to a confident partnership of 35 runs.
Earlier today, the third day’s play in the cricket match was affected by rain, causing a delay. During that time, batsmen Saud Shakeel, with a score of 69, and Agha Salman, unbeaten at 61, were present on the crease, contributing to a total of 221 runs.
Despite the weather interruption, both batsmen exhibited responsible and focused batting, carrying on with their innings. Saud Shakeel demonstrated his prowess by achieving his second Test century. On the other hand, Agha Salman was in fine form, inching close to his second Test century, but unfortunately, he was stumped for an impressive 87 runs by Mendes.
Yesterday, a critical moment arose for the Pakistani cricket team when they found themselves in a precarious situation, with only 101 runs on the scoreboard in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 312 runs. The middle-order batsmen took to the crease amidst this challenging scenario, facing a looming sense of danger.
In a commendable display of skill and determination, both batsmen rose to the occasion and assumed the role of crisis managers. With a cautious approach, they skillfully stabilized their team’s innings, ensuring that Pakistan found its footing once again. Together, they formed a significant partnership, contributing a valuable and impressive 177 runs to the total score. Their outstanding performance not only steadied the ship but also breathed new life into Pakistan’s innings.
After Sri Lanka set a target of 312 in their first innings, Pakistan began their innings with the opening batsmen, including their captain Babar Azam. Unfortunately, none of the openers could establish a significant presence at the crease and were dismissed early. With the scoreboard showing only 101 runs and half the team back in the pavilion, the situation looked challenging for Pakistan.
However, at this critical juncture, Agha Salman and Saud Shakeel stepped up to the plate and provided much-needed support to the team. Through their steady and determined batting, they thwarted any further loss of wickets, standing firm till the end of the innings. Together, they forged an unbeaten partnership of 120 runs, showcasing their resilience and determination to salvage the innings. Their impressive performance not only stabilized the innings but also gave Pakistan hope in their pursuit of the target set by Sri Lanka.
Representing Pakistan, Shan Masood scored 39 runs, Sarfraz Ahmed contributed 17, Babar Azam managed 13, and Abdullah Shafiq added 19 to the scoreboard. Unfortunately, Imamul Haq was dismissed early, only scoring one run. The Sri Lankan left-arm spinner, Parbath Jayasuriya, proved to be a challenge for the Pakistani batsmen, taking three crucial wickets, including the dismissals of Captain Babar Azam and Sarfraz Ahmed.
During the innings, Sarfaraz Ahmed reached a significant milestone, completing 3000 runs in his Test career, while Abdullah Shafiq achieved the feat of 1000 Test runs.
In the preceding innings, Sri Lanka posted a total of 312 runs, boosted by Dhananjaya de Silva’s century and Angelo Mathews’ half-century. The Pakistani bowlers Shaheen Shah, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed were the most successful, each claiming three wickets.
These performances set the stage for an exciting match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination on the cricket field.
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