Pakistan secured a consolation victory thanks to their spinners and Zafar in the match played in Dambulla.
Key Match Details
The contest saw Sri Lanka lose all six wickets to spin while attempting to defend a total of 113.
Despite the efforts of their own spinners, Sri Lanka could not apply sufficient pressure on the opposition batting lineup.
Spin Dominance in Dambulla
All six wickets that fell for Sri Lanka were taken by spin bowlers from the Pakistan side.
This outcome highlighted the effectiveness of spin on the surface at the venue.
Sri Lanka lost all six wickets to spin, and their spinners couldn’t sustain enough pressure defending 113 in Dambulla.
The result allowed Pakistan to claim the win and provide some consolation in the series context.
Impact of the Performance
Zafar played a notable role alongside the spinners in securing the victory for Pakistan.
The total of 113 proved challenging for Sri Lanka to defend under the pressure applied by the visiting team’s spin attack.
- Six Sri Lanka wickets fell to spin
- Target set at 113 runs
- Match hosted in Dambulla
- Pakistan achieved the consolation win
The spinners from Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka effectively during the chase or defense phase of the game.
Overall, the match outcome rested on the spin bowling contributions that decided the result in Pakistan’s favor.