Pakistan secures consolation victory over Sri Lanka in Dambulla
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Pakistan claimed a consolation victory against Sri Lanka in Dambulla as Sri Lanka lost all six wickets to spin while defending a score of 113. Zafar played a significant role in the match, helping Pakistan capitalize on Sri Lanka's struggles with spinning conditions. The defeat highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Sri Lankan batting lineup against spin bowling. This match concluded the series with Pakistan looking to build on this performance for future contests.
- •Pakistan wins against Sri Lanka in Dambulla
- •Sri Lanka's spinners failed to defend 113 runs
- •Zafar was instrumental in Pakistan's victory
- •Sri Lanka lost all six wickets to spin
- •Match wraps up the series for both teams
- 8:27 AMESPNcricinfo — Spinners, Zafar hand Pakistan a consolation win
"Sri Lanka lost all six wickets to spin, and their spinners couldn't sustain enough pressure defending 113 in Dambulla
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