Pakistan stands tall tames the Lankan Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2nd T20I- Statistical Review

Pakistan stands tall tames the Lankan Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2nd T20I- Statistical Review: It was a match that had everything; after much drama and some unpredictable roller coaster rides, Pakistan managed to steal a famous win against Sri Lanka in the second and final T20 match. The crowd sure got their money’s worth as they witnessed an epic match that enchanted and captivated one and all with the unexcelled entertainment that only T20 cricket can produce.

Shahid Afridi and Anwar Ali were the two joint saviors for the Pakistan side who rescued the wobbling green team that was ensnared in the firm clutches of the Lankans at one point of time.

Let’s take a look at the Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2nd T20I statistical review:

– Total number of fours hit by SL/Pak: 13/9
– Total number of sixes hit by SL/Pak: 7/9
– Total number of maidens bowled by SL/Pak: 0/0
– Total number of wide’s bowled by SL/Pak: 1/3
– Total number of no-balls bowled by SL/Pak: 0/0
– Total runs scored in the match: 346 for 16
– Highest run scorer of the match: Kapugedara: 48 off 25 balls
– Highest wicket taker of the match: Shoaib Malik: 2 for 16

Some of the other interesting statistical features of the match:

– CK Kapugedera passed his previous highest score of 47 in T20 international matches.

– CK Kapugedera passed 1500 runs in twenty20 matches when he reached 36.

– MD Shanaka made his debut in twenty20 matches.

– Anwar Ali passed his previous highest score of 10 in twenty20 international matches.

– Shoaib Malik reached 100 wickets in twenty20 matches when he dismissed MDKJ Perera, his 1st wicket in the Sri Lanka innings.

– TAM Siriwardene (20) and CK Kapugedera (28) added 50 in 33 balls for the Sri Lanka 6th wicket.

– Mohammad Rizwan (10) and Shahid Afridi (41) added 50 in 30 balls for the Pakistan 6th wicket

– Imad Wasim (12) and Anwar Ali (40) added 50 in 24 balls for the Pakistan 8th wicket.

Stats source: Cricket archive