October 10th 2023.
It's game day and the excitement is palpable as Pakistan and Sri Lanka take to the field in the 8th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After a patchy build-up leading up to the tournament, Pakistan got some breathing space with an 81-run win over the Netherlands, while Sri Lanka tried their best to topple South Africa's lofty 428-run target, but fell 102 short in their opening game.
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first. The Lankan Lions have made one change to the squad with Maheesh Theekshana bolstering their spin-bowling unit. Meanwhile, there is massive news from Pakistan's camp as Fakhar Zaman has been dropped from the squad.
It's been a remarkable start to the innings for Sri Lanka as Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka bring up the 100-run stand in no time. Kusal Mendis smashes a maximum to reach his hundred off only 65 deliveries, making it the fastest ever by any Sri Lankan in a World Cup fixture. Not only that, Sadeera Samarawickrama also pulls off a maiden ODI hundred off 82 balls, making it the fastest-ever hundred by a Sri Lankan in Cricket World Cup history!
The 50-run partnership is up between the duo and Sadeera moves into the 90s with a six over the covers as the 300 comes up for Sri Lanka. However, the pressure continues to build on Pakistan as they manage to get back-to-back wickets of Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka. Hassan Ali has struck for Pakistan as Kusal Perera nicks one to the keeper.
It's going to be an exciting game of cricket with the two favourites in World Cups facing off. Will Sri Lanka find their first win against Pakistan? Tune-in to #PAKvSL in the #WorldCupOnStar to find out!
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