Fine knock by Saeed Anwar

SHARJAH, APRIL 8. Pakistan, propelled by a 90 from opener Saeed Anwar reached 255 for nine in the allotted 50 overs against Sri Lanka in the opening encounter of the Sharjah Cup tourney here on Sunday.

Pakistan had a brilliant start with openers Anwar and Afridi. But the swashbuckling Afridi got out to the bowling of Ganegama for 21.

Pakistan lost immediately Imran Farhat for six but Inzamam and Anwar steadied the Pakistani innings. However, Inzamam was brilliantly caught by Muralitharan off Arnold.

A moderate 37 by Younis Khan and Shoaib Malik's 24 added respectability to the Pakistan scorecard. But the Sri Lankan bowlers took wickets at regular intervals and checked the scoring rate of Pakistan.

Sri Lanka 82 for 1

SHARJAH, APRIL 8. Sri Lanka, chasing a victory target of 256, has made 82 for one after 17 overs, against Pakistan in the inaugural match of the triangular series. Romesh Kaluwitharana (50) and Marvan Atapattu (26) were at the crease. Captain Sanath Jayasuriya was dismissed second ball without scoring, by Waqar Younis.

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