Sri Lanka XI recorded a convincing 142-run victory over Pakistan’s Patrons XI in a four-day cricket match, with Kesara Nawantha and Eshan Malinga delivering impressive bowling performances.
Sri Lanka XI posted 223/7 in their first innings before restricting Patrons XI to 151/8.
The Sri Lankan side then scored 181 in their second innings, setting Patrons XI a target of 254 runs for victory.
However, Patrons XI were bowled out for just 111 runs in 27.1 overs as Sri Lanka XI completed a comfortable victory.
Kesara Nawantha was among the standout performers, claiming four wickets for 26 runs in seven overs, including one maiden, while Eshan Malinga produced excellent figures of 3/6 in 3.1 overs.
Dilshan Madusanka also contributed with the ball, taking one wicket for 15 runs in four overs.
The victory highlighted a strong bowling performance by Sri Lanka XI, particularly in the final innings, as the visitors secured a 142-run win.
The match was a three-day warm-up fixture at the Islamabad Club Cricket Oval, ahead of Sri Lanka’s Test series against Pakistan (Newswire)