Welcome to the highlights of Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - The final match of the 1997 Singer-Akai Cup triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was played at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah on April 11, 1997.
Match Overview:
Spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's three-wickets and a masterclass unbeaten 87 by Aravinda de Silva steers to Sri Lanka convincing four-wicket victory over Pakistan and clinch the title in the final encounter of a Singer-Akai Cup.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Pakistan bowled out for 214 in 49.2 overs with top scorer by Inzamam-ul-Haq struck 61 off 75-balls including 2-fours & a six.
Saleema Malik cracked a 58 off 76-balls including two boundaries, Ijaz Ahmed hit 33 off 53-balls included 3-fours and Sajid Ali scored 28 off 48-balls contained a boundary.
Sri Lanka best bowler by Muttiah Muralitharan picked up 3-wickets for 42-runs in 10-overs, Chaminda Vaas, Sajeewa de Silva both took 2-wickets and one for Kumar Dharmasena - Sanath Jayasuriya.
Sri Lanka chase down the target of 215 for 6 in 49.2 overs with top scorer by Aravinda de Silva cracked a unbeaten 87 off 124-balls, Roshan Mahanama scored 31 off 51-balls including a boundary.
Marvan Atapattu struck 29 off 49-balls including 3-fours and Arjuna Ranatunga scored 28 off 41-balls contained 2-fours.
Pakistan best bowler by Saqlain Mushtaq captured two-wickets, Saleem Malik, Wasim Akram, Mushtaq Ahmed and Waqar Younis each took one-wickets.
Aravinda de Silva named Player of the match for his match-winning masterclass unbeaten 87 off facing 124-balls including 3-fours.
Aravinda de Silva earned player of the series for contributing 410 runs with average of 102.50 in the tournament.
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