ICC World T20 : Paksitan Beats Sir Lanka In Warm Up Match

Kolkata: Pakistan defeated World T20 defending champions Sri Lanka by 15 runs in a warm up match on Monday at Eden Gardens.

Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez struck an unbeaten 70 from 49 balls to help Pakistan post 157/5 before they restricted Sri Lanka for 142/9. On the other hand, another player from the victorious team, Mohammed Sami injured his toe in the final minutes of their first training session on Sunday. According to a team official, Sami was hit on the left toe by a delivery of a net bowler. Though he was given quick medical attention, till Monday night there was serious doubt whether he would take part in Pakistan’s opening clash against Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi disappointed by being out first ball. The star of the day was left-arm spinner Imad Wasim, who took 4/25. In the bowling, all eyes were on Mohammad Amir who started with the new ball and was tidy giving away just two runs. With Amir having tied up the other end, Mohammad Irfan produced a superb rising bouncer first ball to get rid of Tillakaratne Dilshan to give them a perfect start. Dinesh Chandimal broke the shackles hitting Irfan to two boundaries.

But introduction of Imad Wasim in the sixth over gave them the breakthrough when he dismissed Chandimal for 30.Chandimal was caught at midwicket trying to hit across the line.

Sri Lanka will next face Afghanistan on March 17 when the Super Ten matches begin.