Cricket

Fifties by Rizwan and Shafique take Pakistan to 252/7 against Sri Lanka

After rain reduced the Super Four Asia Cup match to 42-overs a side contest, Pakistan still managed to put up a commanding 252 for 7 against Sri Lanka.

Colombo | Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a timely 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 against Sri Lanka after rain reduced the Super Four Asia Cup match to 42-overs a side contest here on Thursday.

Opting to bat in the crucial fixture, opener Abdullah Shafique (52 off 69 balls) shared a 64-run stand with skipper Babar Azam (29).

But it was Rizwan and Iftikhar who provided the final flourish, taking

Pakistan across the 250-run mark.

The match is a virtual semifinal, the winner of the game will play against India in the final on Sunday.

For Sri Lanka, young pacer Matheesha Pathirana (3/64) was the most successful bowler.

Brief Scores:

Pakistan 252 for 7 in 42 overs (Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out), Abdullah Shafique 52; Matheesha Pathirana 3/64)

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