CT 2017: Pakistan pacers run through Lanka batting, restrict them to 236

Cardiff June 12 (IANS) Pakistan pacers put up a stunning display to dismiss Sri Lanka for 236 runs in 49.2 overs in a virtual quarter-final Group B ICC Champions Trophy clash at Sophia Gardens here on Monday.

Fast bowlers Junaid Khan (3/40) Hasan Ali (3/43) Mohammad Amir (2/53) and debutant Fahim Ashraf (2/37) ran through the deep Lankan batting line-up which stood firm against favourites India the other day giving Pakistan s less equipped batting a 237-run target to chase down for victory.

For Sri Lanka Niroshan Dickwella (73; 86b; 4x4) was the top-scorer who alongwith skipper Angelo Mathews (39; 54b; 2x4; 1x6) stitched together the highest partnership of the innings of 78 runs for the fourth wicket.

Towards the end Suranga Lakmal (26) and Asela Gunaratne (27) joined hands for a vital 46-run partnership for the eighth wicket which helped their side cross the 200-mark.

--IANS
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