The fear of the Islanders got on Pakistan‘s nerves, the Green Shirts, who had an unexpected defeat in the first T20 match, were desperate to save the series, they have to correct their mistakes for success in today’s match.
Pakistan won the next two matches after the first one-dayer in Karachi was rained out, but in the absence of most of the experienced players, a young Sri Lankan team unexpectedly fought back, taking the sixth wicket in the first match. A partnership of 177 was in the nose of the host bowlers, in the second match as well, the visiting batsmen managed to set a target of around 300, which the Pakistani batting line had to work hard to achieve.
Being the world number one in T20, Pakistan were considered favorites in the series in Lahore, fans and observers were all expecting a one-sided contest but the Islanders performed well in all three areas to seal the victory on Saturday. In this match played, Pakistan’s bowlers absolutely failed to keep the pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen at the beginning of the innings, Danushka Guna Thalaka’s aggressive fifty provided a good foundation for the visiting team.
Later, despite the hat-trick of Muhammad Hasnain, the Islanders managed to get a valuable total, Pakistan’s batting line did not seem to pose a threat to the opponent at any point in the innings, Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal, who made a comeback in the national team. Deeply disappointed, Babar Azam’s early departure also reduced Pakistan’s chances of victory, with the Sri Lankan bowlers making the most of the conditions to surprise and upset the world number one team.
With a defeat in the second T20 match, the series will also be out of the hands of the green shirts. Pakistan will have to work hard to save the third match and save their reputation. And while maintaining the length, the novice but talented batsmen of the rival team have to be prevented from playing big strokes, on the other hand, the Pakistani batting line also faces a tough challenge to get out of the pressure.
Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said in the press conference after the defeat in the first match that despite the failure, he is in favor of giving the players a chance, after the captain’s indication, there is not much possibility of major changes in the playing eleven if there is a second chance. Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal, who did not perform on the comeback, will be under severe pressure, the center of Pakistan’s hopes will be Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed also scored 24 runs, but even during this time, he looked like he was looking for form.
The three all-rounders Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf have to restore confidence in both batting and bowling, Mohammad Amir also has to use his experience to perform for the team, thanks to his pace power, Mohammad Hasnain is once again a hope. will be the center of On Sunday, both teams continued to hone their skills while practicing at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan team also started net practice after warm-up.
Head Coach and Chief Selector Misbah-ul-Haq focused on improving the batsmen’s footwork, pointed out the flaws while playing high strokes, practice on spinners’ balls in a separate net also continued, Waqar Younis Worked to improve the bowlers’ line length, in view of the dew, the bowling coach had the bowlers practice drenched balls with a bucket nearby.
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**Interview with Cricket Analyst, Samir Khan, on Pakistan’s Struggles Against <a href="https://www.archyde.com/biggest-matches-for-indian-cricket-team-at-home-and-abroad-in-2022-indian-cricket-teams-2022-schedule/” title=”Biggest matches for Indian cricket team at home and abroad in 2022 – indian cricket teams 2022 schedule”>Sri Lanka in the T20 Series**
**Editor:** Today, we’re joined by cricket analyst Samir Khan to discuss Pakistan’s unexpected performance in the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Samir, thanks for being with us!
**Samir Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Editor:** Let’s dive right in. Pakistan, despite being the top-ranked T20 team, has faced some challenges against the Islanders. What do you think went wrong in their game?
**Samir Khan:** Well, the first match was a wake-up call for the team. They underestimated the new young Sri Lankan squad, which performed remarkably well. The pressure was on Pakistan to perform, especially after a rainy first match, but the absence of experienced players really exposed their vulnerabilities.
**Editor:** It seems like the Sri Lankan batsmen were able to build partnerships quite effectively. How crucial was the opening partnership in the last match?
**Samir Khan:** Absolutely critical. The partnership of 177 in the first match put the Pakistani bowlers on the back foot. They were unable to apply pressure early on, which allowed Sri Lanka to set intimidating targets. Danushka Guna Thalaka’s aggressive fifty in the second match further solidified their dominance, and Pakistan just couldn’t recover from that.
**Editor:** Pakistan’s bowling unit suffered despite Muhammad Hasnain’s hat-trick. What does this tell us about their bowling strategy?
**Samir Khan:** It highlights a lack of consistency and depth in their bowling. While a hat-trick is a fantastic achievement for Hasnain, it wasn’t enough to compensate for the poor start they had. They failed to maintain pressure and often bowled loose deliveries, which allowed the Sri Lankan batsmen to capitalize on the conditions.
**Editor:** The batting lineup also appears to struggle, especially with Babar Azam’s early dismissal. How important is it for them to have stability at the top order?
**Samir Khan:** Babar Azam is the backbone of the Pakistani batting lineup. His early departure in the second match left a huge gap that wasn’t adequately filled. Players like Ahmed Shahzad and Umar Akmal needed to step up, especially considering how much experience they bring to the team, but they fell short. The top order needs to provide a solid foundation if Pakistan is to win the final T20.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what does Pakistan need to do to turn the series around and save their reputation?
**Samir Khan:** First and foremost, they have to address their batting strategy. They need to focus on building partnerships and staying calm under pressure. The bowlers also need to step up and execute their plans better to keep Sri Lanka from setting imposing targets. If they can regroup and play to their strengths, they still have a chance in the final match.
**Editor:** Thanks for your insights, Samir. It seems like the Green Shirts have a considerable task ahead of them in the series finale. We appreciate your analysis today!
**Samir Khan:** It was a pleasure. Let’s hope for an exciting match ahead!
