cricket world cup 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011

26 Feb 2011 02:48:04 PM IST

Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 11 runs







World Cup 2011: Pak vs SL
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Pakistan registered second victory of World Cup 2011 after crushing Sri Lanka by 11 runs in a nail-biting encounter on Saturday.


Chasing a total of 278, Sri Lanka side just managed to score 266/9 in their allotted quota of 50 overs.

Skipper Shahid Afridi once again-led from the front, scalping four crucial wickets in the match. Afridi also completed 300 wickets when he dismissed Sangakkara for 49. He bagged the second consecutive ‘Man of the Match’ award for splendid performance.

Sri Lankan openers provided cautious start to the home side but middle order failed to consolidate the innings.

Chamara Silva (57) and Sangakkara (49) put some brave face and took Sri Lanka close to the total. 


Read more at: http://english.samaylive.com/sports-news/cricket/world-cup-2011/676483051/pakistan-beats-sri-lanka-by-11-runs.html?cp

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