SL vs PAK: Pakistan is once again surrounded by the shadow of terror. After the suicide attack in Islamabad, serious questions have started being raised on the security system of the country. Meanwhile, the touring Sri Lankan cricket team has expressed deep concern about its safety and many players are in a mood to leave the country immediately. At the same time, Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has given a clear warning to the players that if any player or staff member leaves Pakistan, he will have to face consequences.

Players scared after the explosion

The car bomb blast in Islamabad on Tuesday created a stir in the Sri Lankan camp. It is being told that the Pakistani team was also staying in the same area at the time of the blast. After this, eight players of the Sri Lankan team and some support staff expressed their desire to return home immediately. Players say that the situation is worsening and it is no longer safe to live in Pakistan.

SLC’s strict stance

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has refused to accept this decision of the players. The board said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the local administration have given full assurance of security, so there is no need for anyone to go back. SLC warned in its statement that if any player or staff member leaves Pakistan in violation of the board’s order, a formal review will be conducted and disciplinary action will be taken against him.

That means, players who flee Pakistan may have to face strict action from the board after returning to Sri Lanka.

Pressure on players increased

According to sources, throughout the day the Sri Lankan players kept demanding to get out of Pakistan. They want the tour to be canceled midway. Sri Lanka has played only one ODI match so far in this tour, while two more matches are left. After this, they also have to play a triangular T-20 series with Zimbabwe in Pakistan.

Keeping in view the concerns of the players, a long meeting was held late night between the board, team management and Pakistani security agencies. For this reason, the remaining two ODI matches have been postponed by one day. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that now these matches will be played on 14 and 16 November.

Pakistan’s disgrace again

This incident is another big blow to the image of Pakistan. In the last few years, due to repeated terrorist attacks there, many teams have withdrawn from the tour. Now, with the Sri Lankan team feeling insecure, questions have once again been raised on hosting Pakistan.

The second ODI of the 3-match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been cancelled. The reason for this is the explosion in the capital Islamabad in which 12 people died and many were injured. The Sri Lankan team is in panic after the bomb blast. Eight Sri Lankan players decided to return home on Thursday due to security concerns. The second ODI of the series to be held in Rawalpindi on Thursday has been cancelled.

According to Sri Lanka Cricket Board sources, “Given the proximity of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the players expressed concern about their safety and expressed their desire to return. In place of the players returning home, other players will be sent to Pakistan, so that the remaining matches of the series can be played.”

The attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Islamabad has reminded the terrorist incident of 2009. In 2009, the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by terrorists outside the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Many players like captain Mahela Jayawardene, Ajantha Mendis and Chaminda Vaas were injured in that attack, while many Pakistani security personnel were killed. Pakistan cricket was devastated after that terrorist attack. No foreign team toured Pakistan for the next 10 years. Pakistan used to play its matches in UAE. In 2019, Sri Lanka had once again opened the way for foreign teams by visiting Pakistan for the first time, but the latest attack has once again raised questions on organizing international cricket in Pakistan.

The triangular T20 series is to be played after the ongoing 3 ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Apart from Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the third team in the T20 series is Zimbabwe. After the Islamabad attack, the risk of cancellation of the triangular T20 series has increased.

Pakistan has scored 299 runs in the first ODI match against Sri Lanka. Salman Aga created history by scoring only the second century of his ODI career. He completed his century in 83 balls, during which he hit 9 fours. The pressure is increasing on Babar Azam, who scored only 29 runs in 51 balls. Hussain Talat definitely stole the show, who contributed 62 runs while batting at sixth position.

The start of the Pakistan team was very bad, because by the time the score was 95, four batsmen of the team were out. Babar Azam scored 29 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan was out after scoring only 5 runs. The Pakistani team could not even cross the 100-run mark in 25 overs. In the last 20 overs, Pakistani batsmen made ghosts of Sri Lankan bowlers and scored 180 runs.

saved by salman aga

Meanwhile, Salman Aga and Hussain Talat took charge of the Pakistani innings and simultaneously took the scoreboard forward. Salman Aga and Hussain Talat together brought Pakistan back into the match by making a partnership of 138 runs in 121 balls. Salman Agha returned unbeaten in the end after scoring 105 runs, while Mohammad Nawaz finished the match with his flamboyant batting in the last overs. Nawaz scored unbeaten 36 runs in 23 balls.

180 runs scored in the last 20 overs

At one time the score of Pakistan team was only 119/4 in 30 overs. But the pair of Salman Aga and Hussain Talat scored runs quickly. Pak batsmen added 76 runs between 30-40 overs. And in the last 10 overs, he thrashed the Sri Lankan bowlers badly. Pakistani batsmen scored 104 runs in the last 10 overs. As a result, Pakistan was successful in making a big score of 299 runs.

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The 2025 Asia Cup began from 9 September. The tournament has now come in its final stages through the thrill of the group stage. The finals will be played between the teams which will be in the top-2 in the Super-4 stage. Tomorrow the match will be played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which will not be less than a semi -finals for them. Let us tell you that so far India and Bangladesh have won one each in Super 4.

Tomorrow Pakistan’s honor is at stake

First of all, understand what is the situation in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the points table. On one side there are India and Bangladesh, who have won each win. If she wins one of her next two matches, then the path of the finals will be easy for her to a great extent. On the other hand, the account of Sri Lanka and Pakistan’s numerals is not open yet.

Tomorrow, if the Pakistan team gets defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, then it will be almost impossible to go to the final. Sri Lanka will also have a similar situation. If he gets defeat against Pakistan tomorrow, then it will be almost certain to be out of the Asia Cup. Therefore, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match to be held on 23 September, will be a do or die match for both.

When and what time will the match start?

The super 4 matches of Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The live telecast of this match will be available on TV on TV on Indian time. At the same time, live streaming of the match will be available on Jio Hotstar app from 8 pm.

Pakistan’s possible playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka’s possible playing XI: Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charit Asanka (Captain), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahisha Tishta, Dushmanta Chamera, Nuwan Tushara

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