Pakistan secured a series victory against Sri Lanka after winning the second ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 289 runs, the home team achieved the total in a last-over thriller, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Star batsman Babar Azam played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 102 runs off 119 balls, marking his return to form with his first century after 807 days. He received the Player of the Match award for his performance. Following this impressive victory, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the national cricket team led by Salman Ali Agha. He praised the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the entire team for their efforts. Sharif also thanked the Sri Lankan team and management for continuing with the series despite security concerns, calling it a gesture of enduring friendship between the two nations. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, November 16 at the same venue.
Prime Minister Praises Series Win and Bilateral Friendship
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his delight over Pakistan's series victory against Sri Lanka. On November 15, he congratulated the Salman Ali Agha-led side and commended PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi along with the entire team for their great efforts. Sharif described the match as a wonderful display of cricket's unifying spirit. He extended special gratitude to the Sri Lankan players and management for their participation despite security threats in the host country. Sharif highlighted that their decision to proceed with the tour reflected the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With the hosts securing an unassailable lead, the third and final ODI has become a dead rubber, scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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