Live Cricket Score, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2015, 2nd Test, Day 4 at Colombo PAK 329: Play called-off due to rain

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Play has been called off due to persistent rains at Colombo. Play will begin at 9.45 AM IST on Day Five. Sri Lanka need 1543 runs to win with an entire day to play.

Meanwhile, Rain has stopped play fro  beginning after the tea interval. Sri Lanka need 153 runs to win the match and level the three-match series at 1-1. Stay tuned for more details.

Rain has stopped but the ground remains covered. Dark clouds hovering over the stadium. #SLvPAK

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) June 28, 2015

Live cricket score Pakistan 329 | Overs 118.2  [LEAD 152]

BATTING:  Zulfiqar Babar 7 (16)

It’s all over at Colombo for Pakistan. They have been cowled out and as a result, Sri Lanka need just 153 runs in four sessions to win the match and level the series at 1-1. Here’s our Tea report

Wahab Riaz LBW b Chameera 6 (11)

Live cricket score Pakistan 324/9 | Overs 117  [LEAD 147]

BATTING:  Zulfiqar Babar 7 (16), Wahab Riaz 1 (3)

Pakistan in deep trouble especially after losing Azhar Ali as tea approaches. Against all odds, Wahab Riaz walks out to the middle and will look to bat as much as possible once play resumes after the tea interval.

Azhar Ali st Chandimal b Herath 117 (308), Junaid Khan c Chandimal b Chameera 3 (9)

Live cricket score Pakistan 303/7 | Overs 111  [LEAD 126]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 108 (296), Zulfiqar Babar 0 (4)

Sarfraz Ahmed is caught off the  bowling of Dhammika Prasad after chasing a ball outside off. Yasir Shah too follows after that, bowled by Prasad once again. With Wahab Riaz more or less certain not to bat, Sri Lanka definitely have the upper hand.

Sarfraz Ahmed c Chandimal b Prasad 16 (22), Yasir Shah b Prasad 0 (11)

Live cricket score Pakistan 301/5 | Overs 108  [LEAD 124]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 107 (294), Sarfraz Ahmed 16 (21)

Pakistan go past 300 with Azhar Ali looking solid as ever. Wicket keeper Sarfraz Ahmed has also been in good nick lately and will look to stay at the crease till the close of play.

Live cricket score Pakistan 280/5 | Overs 101  [LEAD 103]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 101 (268), Sarfraz Ahmed 3 (5)

Asad Shafiq is dismissed caught behind off the bowling of Dushmantha Chameera, who picks up his first wicket of the innings. Wicket Keeper Sarfraz Ahmed is the new batsman for Pakistan. Meanwhile, Azhar Ali scores his ninth Test century.

Asad Shafiq c Chandimal b Chameera 27 (51)

Live cricket score Pakistan 271/4 | Overs 96 [LEAD 94]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 96 (253), Asad Shafiq 26 (41)

Azhar Ali inches closer to his ninth Test ton. Asad Shafiq at the other end is looking to get some quick runs. This is a vital partnership for Pakistan as they will want this pair to bat through the day.

Live cricket score Pakistan 254/4 | Overs 90 [LEAD 77]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 91 (237), Asad Shafiq 14 (21)

Pakistan get their innings underway after lunch with Azhar Ali nearing yet another Test century. His wicket will be crucial in determining the outcome of this match. Asad Shafiq is no mug with the bat and will look to support Azhar well.

Live cricket score Pakistan 244/4 | Overs 87 [LEAD 67]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 85 (228), Asad Shafiq 10 (12)

It’s lunch and Pakistan will not be happy having two vital wickets on their way to a 67-run lead. Azhar Ali holds the key from here, if Pakistan have a chance to either win or save the match. Here’s our Lunch Report

Misbah-ul-Haq LBW b Prasad 22 (49)

Live cricket score Pakistan 228/3 | Overs 81 [LEAD 51]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 84 (213), Misbah-ul-Haq 17 (40)

Pakistan going about at a steady rate. Sri Lanka will look to pick up a wicket or two before lunch, whic is just around the corner.

Live cricket score Pakistan 219/3 | Overs 75 [LEAD 42]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 83 (200), Misbah-ul-Haq 9 (17)

Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq look to build another partnership after the dismissal of Younis Khan earlier. They will however be happy not to have lost another wicket so far in this session.

Live cricket score Pakistan 202/3 | Overs 70 [LEAD 25]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 78 (183), Misbah-ul-Haq 0 (3)

Younis Khan c Chandimal b Mathews 40 (67)

Live cricket score Pakistan 188/2 | Overs 64 [LEAD 11]

BATTING: Azhar Ali 74 (171), Younis Khan 33 (52)

Pakistan have finally take the lead. Azhar Ali was dropped by Kumar Sangakkara while he was on 68. Younis Khan is supporting him well at the other end.

Live cricket score Pakistan 175/2 | Overs 61

BATTING: Azhar Ali 67 (158), Younis Khan 24 (41)

We are underway a Colombo and the overnight batsmen Azhar Ali and Younis Khan start will look to pile on a huge lead for Pakistan. Play has started 15 minutes early today and might go on 5.45 PM local time. Sri Lanka have now used up all their reviews after skipper Angelo Mathews took one after the ball beat the bat of Younis Khan, through to the keeper.

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Sri Lanka put up a stellar performance in the first innings compared to that of Pakistan in the first innings and lead the visitors by just six runs by the end of Day 4. Sri Lanka were bundled for 315, as Pakistan have so far scored 171 for the loss of two wickets, with Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad being the men to be dismissed for eight and 69, respectively. Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2015, 2nd Test Day 3, Highlights

For Pakistan, Yasir Shah had a dream spell with the ball, claiming six wickets for 96. Although not fruitful enough to restrict them to a low total, but still was considered as one of the most incredible spells in Test career for any Pakistan cricketer. Also with the bat in the second innings, apart from Hafeez, Azhar Ali is playing a healthy knock, as he remains unbeaten on 64. Kumar Sangakkara confirms he will retire after 2nd Test against India

The weather is sure to play a crucial role as most of the day’s play on Day 3 was lost due to rain and bad light owing to heavy cloud cover.

Teams:

Pakistan: Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (c), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Zulfiqar Babar, Junaid Khan.

Sri Lanka: Kaushal Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews (c), Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Kithuruwan Vithanage, Dhammika Prasad, Rangana Herath, Tharindu Kaushal, Dushmantha Chameera.

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