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Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2nd T20 - As it happened

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Pakistan play their final match of their Sri Lanka tour here at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today, when they take on the hosts in the second and final Twenty20.

Playing some top-class cricket, the visitors first knocked out Sri Lanka in the three-Test series, and then they outclassed the hosts in the five-game ODI series.

Continuing with their winning streak, Shahid Afridi and his men won the first T20 game against Lasith Malinga-captained Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Now the pumped-up Pakistan — given the manner they have fared so far on the tour — can surely end the tour with victory.

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Faheem T
Aug 01, 2015 06:17pm
Pakistan will obliterate minnow Sri Lanka.
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Muhammad
Aug 01, 2015 06:41pm
Wish Pakistan lost Unjust with Sarfraz.
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Masood Hussain
Aug 01, 2015 06:49pm
It proves my earlier comment Afridi is an irresponsible player. We lost world cup in India just because of his captainship.He is a PR player.
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Faheem T
Aug 01, 2015 07:36pm
Pakistan will win as usual.
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Shahin A. Hossain
Aug 01, 2015 07:59pm
@Faheem T what an emotional supporter ! Don't forget Srilanka beat Pak by 165 runs last ODI...
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Asgher Ali
Aug 01, 2015 08:18pm
What will it take to convince that Afridi does not have what he used to in earlier years. Absolutely immature captaincy. You do not need to take wickets to win T20, you need to contain the opponents. Hopefully this the very last time we hear of him.
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Tahmina Siddiqui USA
Aug 01, 2015 08:33pm
Again discrimination against great SARFARZ and future captain, What is personally, permanently opposed and hostile attitude of Waqar Younus to drop future Captain Sarfarz Ahmed a talented batsman helped in winning 2 tests and one ODI. I request all ex-cricketer for benefit of future Pakistani team and saving cricketer from this biased coach.
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Asgher Ali
Aug 01, 2015 08:37pm
Another disastrous start. I only hope that Pakistan does not yield to their typical collapse. I have a feeling that the side was selected to try out new blood and not to win the game necessarily. Good luck, Pakistan. One thing for sure. If Afridi does not redeem himself, then please spare me from future tortures.
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Khalid Khan
Aug 01, 2015 08:44pm
@Tahmina Siddiqui USA : agreed with you 100 PCB chairman Sharyar should look into the affairs and power of Waqar.
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Faheem T
Aug 01, 2015 08:50pm
@Shahin A. Hossain Sometimes great teams have bad days, even against teams they usually win against.
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Lyra
Aug 01, 2015 08:54pm
Once Again Pakistan falling like a pack of cards... Hafeez runout was worse than schoolboys cricket!!
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Lyra
Aug 01, 2015 08:58pm
Win one, Lose next (with humiliation).... Can imagine what will happen at Champions Trophy. Its a knockout tournament!!
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Asgher Ali
Aug 01, 2015 08:59pm
Here we go! The down slide is on. The only consolation is it won't be a long one. Our heart break misery should be over shortly. Certainly our performance so far in this match has no touch of valiant efforts!
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Shahzad Qureshi
Aug 01, 2015 09:01pm
why dropped Sarfarz, Shame for Coach, and tour committee, what Naveed Akram Cheema doing why not rule out dictatorial decision of one man and bring back right person for right job and merit.
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Munwar Hasan
Aug 01, 2015 09:06pm
Afridi+Waqar in 2011 w/cup played with the career of Shohaib Akhtar and forced him to retire with disrespected with great bowler now the again behind Sarfarz.
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Muhammad
Aug 01, 2015 09:13pm
Shahid afraid I should be get out of our team.
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osman
Aug 01, 2015 09:15pm
We should make Afridi our national hero. whatever he is or he is not. He has won us a lot of matches single handily.
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Asif
Aug 01, 2015 09:16pm
Without Sarfraz Ahmed the Pakistan team is incomplete. I request the team management to show positive attitude and Stop waisting the talent of Pakistan. Thank you!!!
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Asgher Ali
Aug 01, 2015 09:58pm
Incredible! Way to go!
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Salman
Aug 01, 2015 09:58pm
Goooooo Pakistaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan
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Ahhh
Aug 01, 2015 09:59pm
Immad Waseem is the Captaincy material.
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Salman
Aug 01, 2015 09:59pm
This is what we are. I like the way our team is getting along.
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Wondipuli
Aug 01, 2015 10:00pm
Fantastic knock by Anwar ali...................well played pakistan .......wel done
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farjee
Aug 01, 2015 10:01pm
Here we go again. ..how unpredictable. . Can kill any fan Bravo....... Zindabad
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Sheeda
Aug 01, 2015 10:01pm
Loved it!!!
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Gulshan
Aug 01, 2015 10:03pm
Congratulations Pakistan. This is the brand of cricket we expect from your team. Excellent match. Good luck to your young boys from India.
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hamid khan
Aug 01, 2015 10:04pm
what a cracking match by Anwar ali, imad wasim and shahid afridi. Although an amazing, bring back sarfraz in t20 ,he is way better than Rizwan.
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IFTIKHAR KHAN
Aug 01, 2015 10:04pm
unbelievable!!!
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ilias
Aug 01, 2015 10:09pm
THIS IS THE WAY TO GO ALL THE WAY ! WELL DONE PAKISTAN !
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No comments
Aug 01, 2015 10:10pm
@Faheem T seems u always cry!
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Just saying
Aug 01, 2015 10:10pm
One of the best matches in the history of international T20! So Pakistan, So Good :)
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Patras
Aug 01, 2015 10:10pm
What a match!Same happened with islanders in previous game but they loss their heart. Bravo Pskistan
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Lafanga
Aug 01, 2015 10:10pm
Incredible. What a knock by Anwar Ali and Imad Wasim six at the end all beautifully setup by boom boom.
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Pakistani
Aug 01, 2015 10:12pm
Anwar Ali you beauty!!!!!!
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Iqbal
Aug 01, 2015 10:13pm
Mind is blown.......... Mind is lost...... Mind is gone..,.ll
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Fi
Aug 01, 2015 10:14pm
That was fabulous. F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! Emad had the last laugh. Well done boys!
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Abdul mujeeb Khan
Aug 01, 2015 10:17pm
Absolutely thriller
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Amyn
Aug 01, 2015 10:17pm
Congratulations team Pakistan! What a fight you guys put up! Keep it up.
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Snoopy
Aug 01, 2015 10:22pm
Afriidi haters no where to be found.
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stranger
Aug 01, 2015 10:23pm
Can we get rid of Shehryar, Waqar Younis and hire some fielding coach from overseas? Mental coaching of top order batsmen is also required.
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JAHANGIR
Aug 01, 2015 10:27pm
waoo feel good.....in last 8/8 I lost my hope ..... but phir b tum jeetu ya harooo suno humain tum sy piyar hai.... PAKISTAN ZINDA ABAD.
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JAHANGIR
Aug 01, 2015 10:27pm
PAKISTAN ZINDA ABAD...
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Shahid
Aug 01, 2015 10:29pm
Afridi made a huge mistake not bowling Imad Wasims full four overs. Also, if you are going to play Shoaib Malik, he should be bowling out as well. Either way, Anwar Ali came out and smashed them all over the park. Dont expect anything less from him.
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Safwan
Aug 01, 2015 10:30pm
UNBELIEVABLE! Or should I say classic Pakistan.
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TawfiqFromBD
Aug 01, 2015 10:31pm
Absolutely amazing, support from Bangladesh.I want to live in Pakistan for a year.
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Najeeb
Aug 01, 2015 10:32pm
Bravo.... Tigers
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ali sikandar chachar
Aug 01, 2015 10:40pm
It is one of the most memorable victories of Pakistan team in T20.
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Najeeb
Aug 01, 2015 10:46pm
Pakistan team is unpredictable
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Changez_Khan
Aug 01, 2015 10:50pm
No beat can beat Pakistan cricket team, No body, they are the best.
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