Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI - Pakistan and Sri Lanka in UAE, 5 ODI Series, 2017 - summary

Right then! The Test series belongs to Sri Lanka while Sarfraz's men have come back hard to seal the ODI series. We still have two matches to go and with nothing to lose, expect both the sides to test their bench strength. Pakistan would look to dominate further and hand a whitewash while Sri Lanka would be playing for pride. The fourth ODI will be played in Sharjah at 1400 local (1000 GMT). Do join us for all the action. Before we leave, we wish all our users a very Happy Diwali and a Happy New Year! Stay safe, folks! Enjoy and cheers!

IMAM-UL-HAQ is awarded THE MAN OF THE MATCH for his immaculate innings. He scored a century and holds the record for the second highest score by a Pakistan batsman on debut!

Well, for the visitors, nothing is going right. Their dry run in colored clothing is only swirling down the spiral and it would require something extraordinary on their part to turn the tide. Their batsmen once again didn't show any fight apart from their skipper while their bowlers were really toothless and hence are on the other side of the result. They are now holding an unwanted record - this is their 10th successive loss in the format and are on course of suffering another whitewash...

Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman got their team off to a perfect start. The latter departed but the former made the most of the opportunity that was on offer. He got a life twice on 29 and then on 89 both by Dickwella but otherwise he was fluent enough throughout. He registered a record - only the second Pakistan batsman to score a ton on debut. He stayed there, stitched valuable stands with Azam and Hafeez before getting out at the door step to victory. More than anything, the opening woes that the hosts had, seemed to have settled and should give them a huge relief as this was one department where they have been stuttering.

What a performance from Pakistan! This is their SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE win in the ODIs. Never for a moment it seemed like they were under the pump in this game. Apart from the toss, everything else went their way. They restricted Sri Lanka to 208, courtesy a mind boggling spell from Hasan Ali who led the charge by picking up a 5-fer, which happens to be his career-best figures too! The wicket was on the slower side and it required a good batting effort to gun down the tricky target and guess what? Pakistan achieved it without breaking a sweat.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, That's it! PAKISTAN SEAL THE SERIES 3-0! Vandersay loops it up outside off, Hafeez leans ahead and drives it through covers for a single. Smiles all around in the Pakistan dressing room, they needed this after a tough series loss in the Tests! Well played!

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, FOUR, FOUR! Scores are level! Floats it up around middle, Hafeez clears his front leg and with those strong bottom hand he lofts it cleanly over mid on to pick up a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Tossed up around middle and off, Hafeez lunges forward in defense.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, wide, 1 run, Wide! Fuller and fired down leg, Hafeez misses his flick.

Shoaib Malik walks in next!

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, out, OUT! The centurion departs! He fails to take his team over the line! But what an innings, gets a warm applause from the crowd as he trudges back! Perera bowls a short ball down the leg side, slower in pace. Imam tries to help it on its way with a pull shot but the lack of pace on the ball brings his downfall. He gloves one to the keeper who takes the catch easily. No celebration from them As Pakistan require half a dozen more to win.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Good length delivery on middle and leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, HUNDRED ON DEBUT FOR IMAM-UL-HAQ! Well played, young man! He is absolutely delighted, leaps in the air, punches it and then lets out a roar. Takes his helmet off, goes down on his knees and does a sajdah! Becomes only the second Pakistan player to get a hundred on debut and third youngest overall. Agreed, he had his fare share of luck but then you need to make it count. Coming to the ball, short delivery on the body, pulled through square leg for a single.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Fuller ball, angling in on the pads, clipped off the inner half through square leg for a single.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Beaten! On a length and outside off, Hafeez tries to go after it but is beaten all ends up.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Short ball on middle, smacked off the back foot towards long on for a single by Imam. Moves to 99!

All eyes on the young man. The Pakistan dressing room is up on its feet. Imam-ul-Haq is on 98, can he get to his milestone? Here comes Perera steaming in...

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Flighted delivery, wide outside off. Hafeez leans ahead and drives it towards deep point, doesn't run. A maiden from Vandersay!

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Floats it up outside off, Hafeez presses forward in defense.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Flatter through the air, defended off the back foot.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Lands it around middle, turning away a bit, pushed towards cover.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Flatter ball outside off, punched off the back foot towards cover.

Powerplay 3 signaled! Maximum of 5 fielders are now allowed outside the circle. Pakistan need 10 to win and Jeffrey Vandersay comes on to bowl...

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Short ball, angling in on, pulled in front of square on the leg side for a single to keep strike.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Leans ahead and drives it towards cover.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Short ball but not enough venom to trouble Hafeez. He sits under it.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Slower ball, fuller length on off, Hafeez offers a solid front foot defense.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, wide, 1 run, Wide! Fuller and fired down the leg side, Hafeez tries clipping it away but fails to get any wood on it.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Good length delivery on middle, punched down to long on for an easy single.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Fuller ball, drifting on the pads, Imam clips it nicely behind square on the leg side for a couple. Inching closer to that three-figure mark!

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, wide, 1 run, Wide! Slower delivery, sprayed down the leg side, Imam moves inside the line and leaves it alone. Brings up another 50-run stand!

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Back of a length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot towards cover.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Mohammad Hafeez once again lets it be.

The ball seems to have gone out of shape. The umpires are having a look at it and have called for a new one...

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, On a good length and served outside off, Hafeez shoulders his arms.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, FOUR, FOUR! Pulled away! Tad short in length on middle, Hafeez swivels inside the crease and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Pitches it right up there on off, Hafeez gets forward and eases it towards mid off.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Outside off, Hafeez ignores.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR, FOUR! That's off the meat of the bat! What a hit! No nervous nineties for this man! He wants to make the most of the live he has got! Slower ball on the shorter length on middle, Imam walks down the track and pulls it with utmost disdain over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Takes a stride forward and pushes it towards mid off.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, A bit fuller on off, driven straight to the cover fielder.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 2 runs, Fuller and swinging back in, flicked down to fine leg for a couple.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Fuller and angling in, worked through mid-wicket for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Once again on a fuller length and it's driven straight to mid off.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, A bit fuller on off, bunted back to the bowler.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Good length delivery on middle, defended from within the crease.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Fuller in length and outside off, driven through covers for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Imam ducks under it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, NOT OUT flashes on the giant screen and that gets the crowd going! Dickwella has dropped that! He will be a relieved man. He was walking back with his head down and now has been called back to carry on. Chameera was troubling the southpaw for a while and nearly got the better of him. He lands it on a length outside off, Imam tries to cut it but the ball jags back in a touch late and that surprised the debutant. He gets a faint inside edge and Dickwella behind the stumps takes it by getting low to his right. Sri Lanka appeal and the umpire raises his finger. He then wants to be sure and hence asks him to wait. The front foot is fine but the very first angle shows that Dickwella has grassed it. It is seen from various angles and in the end a right decision is being made by the TV umpire - he calls Imam back. Now, can he score a ton?

Heartbreak! Imam-ul-Haq has nicked one behind and the umpire has raised his finger. But hang on... the umpires ask him to wait as they want to see if Dickwella has collected it cleanly. Looks close! Heart in mouth moment for the debutant...

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Once again Hafeez flicks this length ball towards mid-wicket.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Good length delivery on middle, worked towards the man at mid-wicket.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 2 runs, Sprayed on the pads, Hefeez clips it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Fuller in length and outside off, Hafeez drives it back to the bowler.

Thisara Perera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Slower delivery on the pads, worked gently through square leg for a single.

Thisara Perera to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Fuller and aiming the pads, flicked neatly through mid-wicket for a single.

Thisara Perera is back into the attack.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Length delivery, curling back in, Imam looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket. Good running between the wickets allows them to take a double.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, On a length and around middle, punched wide of mid on for a couple.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller in length and some width on offer, driven hard but finds the fielder at point.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Hits the back of a length mark on off, punched straight to cover.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, byes, 2 runs, On a length and this one holds it line around off, Imam tires to work it across the line but the ball zips off the surface and beats him all ends up. Dickwella behind the stumps fails to collect it. The ball bursts off his gloves and runs down to fine leg. The batsmen take two leg byes.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Angles it away on a fuller length outside off, Imam has a poke inside the line but is lucky not to nick that one.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Flatter one outside off, dabbed a bit square of the wicket on the off side for one. Akila Dananjaya bowls out and has figures of 10-0-57-0!

Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Goes back and hits it through mid-wicket for a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Shimmies down the track and wrists it towards mid on for a quick single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Loopy delivery outside off, defended by lunging ahead.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, wide, 1 run, Wide! Goes around the wicket and fires it full down the leg side, the southpaw tries going after it but fails to get any wood on it.

Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Flatter ball on the stumps, punched down to long on for a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Tossed up delivery outside off, Imam lunges ahead and drives it through mid off for a single.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Back of a length ball outside off, punched on the up towards cover.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Walks across to this fuller ball and works it into the leg side.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Harmless length ball outside off, MH doesn't have anything to offer.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, 2 runs, Short and outside off, Hafeez stands tall, rides the bounce and cuts it between cover and point for a brace.

Dushmantha Chameera to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Stands back and stabs it out towards the cover region.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Outside off, glided down to third man for a single.

Imam-ul-Haq is on the road to create history tonight. The highest score by a Pakistan on debut is 102 and he is well on course to break it. In the meanwhile, now so good news from the Sri Lankan camp. Kapugedera who copped a blow earlier this evening is in the hospital. Let's hope that he recovers soon...

Dushmantha Chameera is back into the attack.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Flatter on middle, tucked through square leg for a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Floats it up outside off, defended by coming forward.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, On middle and leg, eased towards mid on.

Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Loopy ball on the stumps, worked in front of square on the leg side for a single. Less than 50 required now for Pakistan to win.

Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Quicker through the air around middle, punched towards mid on off the back foot.

Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Hafeez, 2 runs, Floats it up outside off, Hafeez cuts it behind point, calls for two and gets it comfortably in the end.

Drinks are on the field. Pakistan are doing it with ease at the moment. They require 52 off 114 balls with 8 wickets in hand. It's their game to lose from hereon. Sri Lanka are down and out and it would require something miraculous on their part to turn things around... AKILA DANANJAYA comes on to bowl.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Darts it on the pads, Imam-ul-Haq clips it down to fine leg and runs two to end the over.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Quicker through the air outside off, Imam crouches low and dabs it straight to short third man.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Comes forward to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, 1 run, Goes deep in the crease and clips it through the on side for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Mohammad Hafeez, FOUR, FOUR! Stand and deliver stuff! Hafeez knew that mid off is inside the circle and hence takes the risk. Gets a tossed up ball in the arc and goes bang over mid off for a boundary.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Tossed up delivery on the pads, wristed through mid-wicket for a single. 150 comes up for Pakistan!

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Fuller in length and angling in, worked towards mid on.

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, wide, 1 run, Wide! Short and wide outside off, Mohammad Hafeez tries to go after it only to be beaten. Wide called by the umpire.

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, FOUR, FOUR! Caressed! What timing Mr. Professor! Gamage goes full outside off, Hafeez leans into it and just drives it off the middle of the bat. Pierces the gap through covers and picks up a boundary to open his account.

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Good length delivery outside off, Mohammad Hafeez lifts his bat to let it be.

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Drops it on a length and it curls back in a bit, Hafeez nicely shoulders his arms to it.

Lahiru Gamage to Mohammad Hafeez, no run, Fuller and sprayed wider outside off, driven towards the cover fielder.

Mohammad Hafeez walks in next! There is some issue with the sightscreen which is why Hafeez pulls out.

Lahiru Gamage to Babar Azam, out, OUT! Babar Azam plays it on! Gamage comes from over the wicket and bowls a length delivery a touch wide outside off. Azam tries to go for the expansive drive away from the body but gets an inside edge which goes on the bounce to disturb the stumps. Not an ideal shot to play on a slow surface. So, Babar Azam's dream run in the UAE comes to an end as he departs for a cheap score today. Pakistan need another 65 runs to win.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Flat, quick and short on middle, tucked straight to mid-wicket.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Flatter through the air around middle, stays a bit low, Azam adjusts well to flick it through square leg for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Floats it up outside off, Babar Azam skips down the track and goes with the spin over mid on. Collects two.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Flatter one outside off, punched off the back foot through covers for a single. With this he becomes the second highest run-scorer for Pakistan on debut.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Lets the ball turn in and then goes on the back foot to clip it towards the left of the bowler.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Back of a length ball outside off, dabbed down to third man for a single.

Lahiru Gamage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Fuller in length on off, driven through covers for a single.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Goes around the wicket does Gamage and angles it on middle, tucked behind square on the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR, FOUR! Down the ground! Good shot! Fuller length delivery on middle, Imam dances down the track and hits it straight back over the bowler's head and picks up a boundary.

Lahiru Gamage to Babar Azam, 1 run, Uppish but in the gap! Back of a length delivery outside off, Azam stands tall and punches it on the up. It was in the air for a while but safely through covers for a single.

Lahiru Gamage to Babar Azam, no run, On a length and outside off, Azam tries to punch it on the off side but gets it off the bottom half of the bat towards cover.

LAHIRU GAMAGE is back on.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Good running between the wickets! On the pads, Imam works it through square leg. He sees the fielder is late to react and hence calls for two. Completes it with ease in the end.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Loopy delivery around middle, turning in a bit, defended once again off the front foot.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Leans forward and defends it down off the front foot.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Floats it up on middle and leg, nudged wide of the man at mid-wicket for one.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, On middle and off, driven straight to the fielder at mid on.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Tossed up delivery around middle, worked off the inner half towards short fine leg.

Milinda Siriwardana to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Another one on the shorter side, Imam goes back to cut but finds the man at backward point.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, 1 run, Drops it short outside off, punched off the back foot through extra cover for a single.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, no run, Babar dances down the track but almost yorks himself. In the end jams it out back to the bowler.

Milinda Siriwardana to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Brings up the 50-run stand as well! Pakistan cruising along quite well here. On middle and leg, Imam wrists it past mid-wicket for a single.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, 1 run, Quicker ball, served a bit short on off, cut through point for a single.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Misfield! Tossed up ball outside off, Azam drives it through covers. Chameera in the deep, at long off charges towards the ball but takes his eyes off it at the last moment and hence concedes a run extra. Not what Sri Lanka need.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Shimmies down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR, FOUR! Beats the man! Flat and short outside off, Imam immediately camps back and cuts it towards backward point. The fielder there dives to his right but the ball beats him and slowly races away to the fence. Wonder, why didn't the fielder give it a chase.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Gets forward and drives it back to the bowler.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Flatter delivery on the pads, tucked towards the square leg fielder.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Darts it on the pads, worked around the corner for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, In the air... falls just short! Tossed up delivery outside off, Imam dances down the track to go over extra cover but ends up slicing it in the air. Akila Dananjaya in the deep is interested in catching it but the ball lands just short of him. A single taken.

Milinda Siriwardana to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Tossed up ball on leg, clipped through square leg for one.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, 1 run, A bit flatter from Milinda, Babar slaps it square of the wicket on the off side for a single.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, FOUR, FOUR! He's crashed it! Siriwardana gives it a nice loop outside off, Babar Azam stands tall and drills it past the diving cover fielder for a boundary. No need to run for those.

Milinda Siriwardana to Babar Azam, no run, Makes room and drives it straight to the cover fielder.

Milinda Siriwardana to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Gives it a nice loop and lands it full on leg, clipped through mid-wicket for a single. Wanted another one as well but won't get it.

Milinda Siriwardana to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Flighted delivery around leg, worked off the front foot towards square leg.

Milinda Siriwardena comes on for a bowl.

Imam-ul-Haq is down on the field! Something seems to be troubling him and hence he is lying flat on the wicket. Not sure of the problem. Could be cramps...

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Pitched up outside off, pushed back to the bowler.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Shorter around off, punched through backward point for a couple of runs.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Floats it outside off, Azam comes forward and blocks it.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Fuller outside off, pushed towards point for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Azam comes down for a hack and gets it towards mid-wicket. There is slight hesistation between the two. When the ball comes to the striker's end, Imam gets into the crease in time.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Lands it around middle, Azam comes forward and blocks it with his bat and pad together.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Pushes it towards mid on for a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Imam comes down the wicket and crashes one towards sweeper cover. Thisara Perera covers good ground and keeps them to a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Fires it down the leg side, Imam cannot clip it through.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Floats it around middle and leg, turned through mid-wicket for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, That kept low! Lands it around off, keeps a tad low, Imam does well to turn it through square leg for a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Comes down the wicket and tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Fuller around off and middle, Imam comes down, backs away and drives it through cover for a brace.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Tad quicker around middle, spins away, turned towards square leg by Azam.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Fuller around off, turned towards mid on by Azam. Imam wants a run but is sent back in time by his partner.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Azam comes forward and drives it hard through covers. Two runs taken.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Short again, punched towards point off the back foot by Babar.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Short and coming into the batsman, Azam goes back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, Loops it outside off, spins away, Azam comes forward to defend but is beaten.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Short and outside off, slapped through covers for a couple of runs.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Imam comes forward and blocks it watchfully.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller on middle, pushed towards covers from the crease.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Shorter outside off, cramps low and cuts it towards backward point.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 1 run, Flatter googly, turned through square leg for a single by Babar Azam.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, no run, Floats it around off, turned towards mid-wicket by Azam.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Fifty for Imam on debut! What a moment for the youngster. He has been given an opportunity and he has grabbed it with both hands. He was dropped earlier but has played very well. A full ball outside off by Vandersay. Imam drives it through covers for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Flatter around off, Imam goes back to defend but is struck high on the pads. The players appeal but the umpire shakes his head.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, 1 run, Loopy ball on middle, turns away. Azam tries to work it on the leg side but gets a leading edge through cover-point for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Flighted ball on off, Azam drives it to covers for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, no run, Flicks it with the spin to square leg.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, 2 runs, Floats it full outside off, Azam drives it through covers for a couple.

Akila Dananjaya to Babar Azam, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Advances and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Floats it up around leg, turns away. Imam tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. The players appeal and the umpire shakes his head. Pitching was the issue there.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, SIX, SIX! BANG! Akila tosses it up on middle, Imam uses his feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and goes over long on for a maximum.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Babar Azam, no run, NOT OUT! Tosses it up on off, turns away. Babar tries to defend but gets beaten. Dickwella is quick to whip the bails off and appeals. The umpire goes upstairs and the replays show Azam had his feet inside.

A stumping appeal has been made against Babar Azam and the umpire has taken it upstairs.

Babar Azam is the next man in.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Fakhar Zaman, out, OUT! Jeffrey Vandersay draws first blood! A hope for Sri Lanka? Vandersay bowls a googly outside off, Zaman comes down the track and tries to go big but misses the ball completely. Dickwella collects it and takes the bails off. Fakhar was very short of his crease. A good partnership comes to an end. He has provided the start Pakistan wanted.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Goes for the sweep shot but mistimes it towards short fine leg.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Makes good use of his feet and drives it towards wide mid off for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Floats it on off, turning back in. Imam defends it off the front foot.

Jeffrey Vandersay to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Tosses it full outside off, Zaman drives it through covers for a run.

Jeffrey Vandersay is into the attack.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Flighted ball on off, Zaman is tempted by the flight and he charges down the wicket. He mistimes his shot and it goes on the bounce to long off for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, An arm ball on middle, Imam gets it off the inner half towards square leg for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Tosses it up on middle, Zaman comes down the track and drives it to long on for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Akila sees Zaman step down the track and pulls his length back. Fakhar does well to adjust and defend it.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Comes down the track and flicks it towards mid on for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Drags his length back, turns away. Zaman waits for it and cuts it through covers for a run.

Drinks!

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, BOUNCER! Imam does well to evade it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, In the air... but on the the bounce! Bowls a bouncer on middle. Zaman pulls it, on the bounce to the man at deep square leg for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Off pace delivery on middle, Imam shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Good length outside off, Zaman eases it through covers for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Short and wide outside off, Zaman chops it to point.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Good length outside off, Imam guides it down to third man for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Flighted ball on off, Imam goes to defend but gets an outside edge through point for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, BEAUTY! An off spinner's delight! He gives it a nice loop and lands it on middle. Gets it to turn away sharply. Imam tries to defend but gets beaten. A desperate appeal by Akila but the umpire shakes his head.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Floats it up on off, Imam defends it off the front foot.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Advances down the track and drives it past the diving cover fielder for a couple.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Imam guides it down to third man to keep strike.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Persisting with the short stuff. Zaman pulls it through square leg for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bouncer again but down the leg side. Zaman first thinks of pulling it but then lets it through the umpire signals a wide.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, leg byes, 1 run, Once again a poor line. Chameera bowls it on the pads. Imam fails to put bat on it and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards fine leg and the batsmen take a leg bye.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, A touch fuller on middle, Imam flicks it through square leg and bags a brace.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Short and a well-directed bouncer! Imam ducks under it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Length ball around off, angling away from the batsman. Imam defends it towards point.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Fuller around off, Zaman jams it towards covers.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Does not want to face the bowling and hence comes down and nudges it towards mid-wicket for a quick single. Much happier at the bowler's end, for now, Imam.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Top bowling! Lures him forward with a tempter outside off, Imam is beaten all ends up as he plays down the wrong line.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, DROPPED! Akila bowls it outside off on a fuller length, Imam comes forward and looks to defend but seems to have edged it. Dickwella cannot collect it even on his third attempt. Did he hit that? Yes. The Ultra Edge confirms it. Oh dear, what a chance. Sri Lanka can ill afford to miss such chances.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, TURN! Lands it outside off, spins away, Imam looks to play at first but then withdraws his bat in time.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller around off, Imam comes forward and defends it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Length on the pads, Zaman fails to flick and is struck high on the pads.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Imam works it down the leg side for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Full on off, Zaman drives it towards mid off for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full and wide outside off, Zaman goes the expansive drive but gets beaten.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, That was quick! A sharp bouncer on middle. Zaman does well to duck under it.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Back of a length outside off, Imam guides it towards point for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Short and wide down the leg side, Imam opts not to play at it and the umpire signals a wide.

Powerplay 2 has been signaled. Sri Lanka can now have four fielders outside the ring. Also, Tharanga complains about the ball to the umpire but the umpire asks him to continue.

Disturbing scenes! Chamara Kapugedera has a swelling right below his eyes. Not sure what happened. Oh wait, replays show that a lob from Dickwella between the overs caught Kapugedera unaware and he took a blow on his right cheek. My god, it has swollen like a ball in itself. Gosh! Take care, Chamara.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Full toss on leg stump, Imam works it through the leg side for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 2 runs, Fires it on the pads, Imam flicks it through square leg and some good running fetches the batsmen two.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, The batsman has driven it through mid on. They pick up a single.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Zaman goes down on one knee and nails the sweep shot through square leg for a boundary.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Short and wide outside off, should have been put away. Zaman hits it straight to the cover fielder.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller in length outside off, Imam mistimes his drive to covers.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, 1 run, Fires it wide outside off, Zaman tries to drive but gets an outside edge down to third man for a run.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Almost chops it on! He likes going through the off side but this time it almost brought his downfall. Gamage bowls it short and wide outside off, not wide enough to play the cut shot. Zaman still goes for it but gets an inside edge which goes agonizingly past the off pole and on the bounce to the keeper.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Comes around the wicket and bangs it short on the body of the batsman. Imam works it around the corner for a run.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Short and wide outside off, Imam cuts it towards point where the fielder makes a good stop.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, SIX, SIX! BANG! Zaman says enough is enough, he comes down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and sends it over the long on fence for a maximum.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Works it against the spin through mid-wicket for a run.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, NOT OUT! Imam survives! A good delivery by Akila as he got the ball to turn sharply. He fires it on off. Imam tries to defend but gets beaten. Dickwella whips the bails off and appeals. The umpire goes upstairs and replays show Imam has his foot down in time.

A stumping appeal has been made against Imam and the umpire has gone upstairs.

Akila Dananjaya to Fakhar Zaman, 3 runs, Deft! Great use of the pace of the bowler! Flatter delivery outside off, Zaman waits for it and guides it past the backward point fielder who hares after it, slides and saves a run for his side.

Akila Dananjaya to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Tosses it up on middle, turns away. Imam flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Spin into the attack early! Akila Dananjaya is into the attack.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Zaman defends it off the front foot.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Full this time outside off, Zaman with minimal foot movement drives it to mid off.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Changes the angle and comes over the wicket. He bowls it on a length outside off. Zaman chops it to the man at covers.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, FOUR, FOUR! Bad ball and dispatched! Gamage bowls it short and wide outside off, comes at a good height. Zaman cuts it over the cover-point region for a boundary.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Good length on middle, Imam tries to work it through the leg side but is early into the shot. He gets a leading edge towards cover-point for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, byes, 2 runs, Zaman wants to go big! He comes down the track and goes for the heave but misses. The keeper fails to collect it and he deflects it to fine leg for two byes.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 3 runs, He is good off his pads and also he is good in running between the wickets. Chameera errs in line and drifts on the pads. Imam flicks it through square leg and runs three.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Over the wicket to Imam and lands it on a length around off. Imam defends it off the back foot.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, leg byes, 1 run, Comes around the wicket and angles it on the pads. Zaman misses the flick and is struck high on the thigh pad. The ball rolls towards square leg for a leg bye.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Back of a length on off, Zaman defends it off the back foot.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, SIX, SIX! WOW! Scratch what I wrote last, he has middled this one and it has gone all the way. He advances down the track. Gamage bowls it wide outside off. Imam slashes and connects well. The ball sails over the point boundary for a maximum. Also this is the first biggie of the match and Imam's second maximum of his list-A career.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Again not finding the middle of the bat! Gamage lands it on a length around off, shapes into the batsman. Imam tries to drive but gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Short and wide outside off, Imam goes for the cut but gets beaten. He looks fidgety out there.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller in length outside off, inviting the batsman to drive. He obliges but does not time it and hits it straight to covers.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Good length on off, Imam defends it with authority to the man at covers.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Advances down the track and throws his hands at a wide ball but gets beaten.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, A dot to finish! Back of a length on middle, Zaman works it to mid-wicket.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Uppish but away from the fielder! Just ahead of a length outside off, he slashes at it and gets an outside edge to third man for a run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Errs in line and drifts it down the leg side. Imam misses the flick and it goes through the keeper. The umpire signals a wide.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Bowls it in the good length area around middle. The batsman defends it from within the crease.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Lands it on a length on leg stump. Imam tries to flick but fails to do so. The ball strikes him on the thigh pad.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Back of a length on off, Imam defends it solidly off the back foot.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fuller in length outside off, the batsman defends it off the front foot.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, Fullish ball on off, Imam drives it towards mid off for a run.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Length on middle, Imam works it to mid-wicket.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Imam! This one is not in control but he won't mind. Full and wide outside off by Gamage. Imam slashes hard and gets an outside edge to the third man fence for a boundary.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, FOUR, FOUR! That should settle his nerves! Full and on the pads, easy pickings for Imam. He flicks it beautifully through backward square leg for a boundary.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, A nervous shot by the debutant! Gamage serves a full and wide delivery outside off. Imam goes after it with a loose drive and gets beaten.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Errs in line and bowls it on the leg stump. Imam misses the flick and is hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket. He wanted a run but is sent back by his partner.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, 2 runs, Zaman is off the mark with a wristy flick! Shorter in length on leg stump by Chameera. Fakhar flicks it through backward square leg for a couple. Tight bowling from Sri Lanka to start off.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Comes running in and bowls it on a length on middle. Zaman defends it by keeping his eyes on the ball.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Back of a length on off, Fakhar defends it off the back foot.

Dushmantha Chameera to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, Zaman drives it to mid off.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, 1 run, First runs for Imam in International cricket! Gamage lands it on a length around off. Imam taps it towards covers for a quick run.

Dushmantha Chameera to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Fullish length on middle, swinging back in. Imam flicks it beautifully but straight to the man at mid-wicket. He will be itching to get off the mark.

Dushmantha Chameera will bowl with the second new ball.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, Length on middle, jags back into the batsman. Zaman fails to flick and is struck high on the pads. A good first over by Gamage, only one from it.

Lahiru Gamage to Fakhar Zaman, no run, No sighters for Zaman! Gamage bowls it outside off, offers width to Fakhar. He goes after it but connects with thin air.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, leg byes, 1 run, Full but down the leg side. Imam tries to flick but misses. The ball takes the pads and rolls towards the leg side for a leg bye. Pakistan are underway.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Beaten again! A similar length ball but wider of the off pole. Imam need not play at it but he pokes at it and gets beaten. Nerves, nerves.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, BEATEN! On a length again, this time he gets it to move away. Imam tries to defend but gets beaten.

Lahiru Gamage to Imam-ul-Haq, no run, Starts off with a length ball on off, Imam-ul-Haq confidently defends it off the front foot.

Welcome back for the chase. The two Pakistan openers are Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman. Sri Lanka begin the proceedings with Lahiru Gamage. He will bowl with the first new ball.