Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s cricket team on convincingly defeating Sri Lanka in first test match of the series. He particularly appreciated Yasir’s performance and hoped the team would continue its good form in the remaining fixtures of the series.
ISLAMABAD,BY ASGHAR ALI MUBARAK
The Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s cricket team on convincingly defeating Sri Lanka in first test match of the series.
In his message, he particularly appreciated Yasir Shah’s performance and hoped the team would continue its good form in the remaining fixtures of the series.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by ten wickets in the first test of the three match series in Galle today.
Sri Lanka had set a victory target of ninety runs for Pakistan on the fifth and final day.
Pakistan achieved the target without any loss.
Wicket keeper batsman Sarfaraz Ahmad was declared Man of the match for his all-round performance.
Spin bowler Yasir Shah played a vital role in the victory with his nine wickets haul in the test.
Scores:
Sri Lanka : 300 and 206
Pakistan: 417 and 92 for no loss
Pakistan now lead the three match series. 1-0
