Aaj TV English News - Sports https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:28:18 +0500 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:28:18 +0500 60 Sri Lanka set Pakistan 212-run target in final ODI in Rawalpindi https://english.aaj.tv/news/330445019/sri-lanka-set-pakistan-212-run-target-in-final-odi-in-rawalpindi <p><strong>Sri Lanka have set a target of 212 runs for Pakistan in the third and final one-day international being played in Rawalpindi on Sunday.</strong></p> <p>Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.</p> <p>Both Sri Lankan openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, were dismissed early, scoring 24 and 29 respectively.</p> <p>Sadeera Samarawickrama added 48 runs, while stand-in captain Kusal Mendis contributed 34 before getting out.</p> <p>For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim took three wickets, and Faisal Akram claimed two.</p> <p>The hosts made four changes to their playing XI, including Faisal Akram, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, and Haseebullah, who was included as wicketkeeper.</p> <p>Sri Lanka also made four changes, with regular captain Charith Asalanka unavailable due to illness. Kusal Mendis led the side in his absence.</p> <p>Pakistan enter the match with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.</p> Sri Lanka have set a target of 212 runs for Pakistan in the third and final one-day international being played in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Both Sri Lankan openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, were dismissed early, scoring 24 and 29 respectively.

Sadeera Samarawickrama added 48 runs, while stand-in captain Kusal Mendis contributed 34 before getting out.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim took three wickets, and Faisal Akram claimed two.

The hosts made four changes to their playing XI, including Faisal Akram, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, and Haseebullah, who was included as wicketkeeper.

Sri Lanka also made four changes, with regular captain Charith Asalanka unavailable due to illness. Kusal Mendis led the side in his absence.

Pakistan enter the match with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

]]> Sports https://english.aaj.tv/news/330445019 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:49:38 +0500 none@none.com (Web Desk) Haris Rauf celebrates after dismissing Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka during the 3rd ODI at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. – APP