Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by two wickets through DLS methodology in an excellent 4 match to safe their place within the remaining of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Thursday. Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out) and Iftikhar Ahmed (47) put up a 108-run stand to steer Pakistan to a commanding 252 for 7 after rain lowered the match to 42-overs a facet contest. However, Kusal Mendis (91) led a valiant batting show alongside Charith Asalanka (49 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) as Sri Lanka overhauled the goal in 42 overs.

Sri Lanka will tackle India in remaining on Sunday.

Earlier, opener Abdullah Shafique (52 off 69 balls) shared a 64-run stand with skipper Babar Azam (29) after opting to bat within the essential fixture.

But it was Rizwan and Iftikhar who offered the ultimate flourish, taking Pakistan throughout the 250-run mark.

For Sri Lanka, younger pacer Matheesha Pathirana (3/64) was probably the most profitable bowler.

Brief Scores: Pakistan 252 for 7 in 42 overs (Mohammad Rizwan (86 not out), Abdullah Shafique 52; Matheesha Pathirana 3/64) Sri Lanka 252 for 8 in 42 overs (Kusal Mendis 91 Charith Asalanka 49 not out; Iftikhar Ahmed 3/50).

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