LIVE Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan: Men in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Green-c60723 off to solid start in Colombo
UPDATE: Pakistan (227 for 7) beat Sri Lanka (266 for 9) by 11 runs.
Pakistan have got off to a solid start, scoring 65 runs for the loss of one wicket after 10 overs in their second group game of the ICC World Cup 2011 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Pakistan captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ahmed-Shehzad-c42359 and Mohammad Hafeez was in a positive state of mind and provided their team with an electrifying start.
The pair put the Sri Lankan bowlers under pressure, adding 28 runs in just five overs. However, a loose shot brought about the demise of a good looking Shehzad. The right-hander scored 13 runs and struck delightful strokes.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898 was in a positive frame of mind as well, as 32 runs in just 31 balls. In his brilliant batting display, the dashing right-hander struck including four boundaries and an effortless six. His stay until the end of innings will be crucial for Pakistan, as his presence at the crease will provide the middle-order players with a solid base to build their innings.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kamran-Akmal-c70122 has just arrived at the crease and has looked extremely good for his 19 runs off 12 balls. The wicket-keeper batsman has played some delightful cover drives and is looking well settled for a massive score in this match.
Sri Lankan bowlers have bowled a decent line and length; though have been attacked by some unorthodox stroke-play by the Pakistan batsmen.
Thisara Perera has been the sole wicket taker for his team, taking 1 for 29 in an expensive 5-over spell. He bowled a couple of excellent deliveries including the one which got rid of Shehzad.
The current partnership between Hafeez and Kamran is essential as it will help http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in posting a mammoth target for the hosts to chase down.
On the contrary, Sri Lankan bowlers have to come up with a different strategy in order to shut the opposition batsmen down. Otherwise, Pakistan will put them under immense pressure by setting a massive target, which is normally difficult to chase under the lights in Colombo.
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