The second ODI Pak vs SL in Rawalpindi cricket stadium , Pakistan dominant 8 wickets win over Sri Lanka, take unassailable lead 2-0 in three matches ODI series, lead by long awaited century after 83 innings from Babar Azam.
Sri Lanka asked to bat first after losing the toss, Openers gave steady Start of 51 run Partnership for the first wicket , Pathum Nissanka managed 24 while Kamil Mishara 27 and Kusal Mendis 20.
Sri Lanka suddenly slipped from a position of security to 98/4, facing the possibility of an underwhelming total.
However, Sadeera Samarawickrama (42) Janith Liyanage (54) , Kamindu Mendis(44) showed grit, piecing together a stabilizing stand that helped the innings recover. Their partnership created the platform for a late assault. The final flourish came from Wanindu Hasaranga, whose fiery unbeaten 37 off 26 balls injected much-needed momentum into the innings.
Sri Lanka managed 288/8 in 50 overs.
While for Pakistan Abrar Ahmed was stand out performer took 3/41 in 10 overs also Haris Rauf chipped with 3 wickets and 1 wicket for Mohammad Waseem Jr.
Chasing 289 , Openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman went on the offensive from ball one, hammering 77 runs inside the first ten overs. Their fearless approach left Sri Lanka scrambling for answers. Saim brisk 33 ended early, but it only set the stage for the man of the moment.
Babar Azam, walking in amid scrutiny and a long stretch without a hundred, finally returned to his fluent best. He rotated the strike beautifully, punished the loose balls, and constructed his innings with signature elegance. Fakhar Zaman polished 78 ensured Pakistan stayed well ahead of the asking rate before he departed with the team sitting comfortably at 177.
From there, it was a Babar-Rizwan masterclass. Together, the pair stitched another century stand, draining the fight out of the Sri Lankan attack. Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten 51 dovetailed perfectly with Babar anchoring effort. After months of anticipation, Babar reached his milestone with composure, finishing unbeaten on 102 off 119 deliveries.
Pakistan crossed the finish line with 10 balls to spare, sealing the series.
Form Sri Lanka Dushmantha Chameera only bowler to succeed with 2 wickets.
Pak vs SL match summary
Toss : Pakistan won the toss and Opted to bowl first
Sri Lanka innings: 288/8 in 50 overs
Top performer: Janith Liyange 52 runs off 63 deliveries , Abrar Ahmed 3/41 in 10 overs
Pakistan innings: 289/2 in 48.2 overs
Top performer: Babar Azam 102* runs off 119 balls, Dushmantha Chameera 2/58 in 10 overs
Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets sealing the series 2-0 .
Player of the match: Babar Azam 102* off 119 deliveries