Pakish News We are an interactive media group that here a purpose to update users with the latest information. Our mission is to give you knowledge not only about your surroundings. We will also update you around the Globe.
Pakistan suffered a devastating 246-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series, as the hosts drew 1-1 in Galle. The Babar Azam-led side secured a record run-chase at the venue in the first Test when they chased down a 342-run target, but it was given a mammoth score of 508 to reach in the second match. The side was eventually bowled out on 261, with Babar being the only batter to cross the fifty-run mark (81).
The Pakistan batting lineup – especially the middle order – has faced significant criticism since its poor outing in the second game. Fawad Alam had replaced the underperforming Azhar Ali in the match, but he conceded a cheap run-out dismissal on 1. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan continues to undergo a string of low scores as well, as he was removed on 37. Agha Salman failed to repeat his performance from the first Test as he departed on 4.
However, Rizwan’s disappointing performances have attracted significant criticism from fans and former cricketers alike. Since his century in the second Test against Australia, Rizwan has scores of 1, 0, 19, 40, 24, and 37 in three Tests. Incidentally, Pakistan’s former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed had also been a part of the squad for the two-Test series; however, his last appearance for the side in the longest format came over three years ago against South Africa.
