• Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to complete a 2-0 series win.

  • Noman Ali took seven wickets in Sri Lanka's second innings of the Colombo Test.

Twitter reactions: Noman Ali’s heroics lead Pakistan to historic win against Sri Lanka in Colombo Test
Pakistan won the series against Sri Lanka by 2-0 (Image Source: Twitter)

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Pakistan displayed a magnificent show of dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, securing a remarkable victory by an innings and 222 runs. With this emphatic win, Pakistan swept the two-match series 2-0.

The star of the day four was Noman Ali, whose extraordinary bowling performance left the Sri Lankan batters bewildered. Noman’s magical spin and craftiness on the field resulted in a career-best 7/70 in just his 15th Test game. He teased and bewildered the batters, showcasing his mastery in flight, change of pace, turn and bounce. His impeccable performance played a pivotal role in guiding Pakistan to this historic victory, as he dismantled the Sri Lankan batting order in the second innings, claiming seven wickets.

Led by Abdullah Shafique’s brilliant double century and Agha Salman‘s sensational century, Pakistan declared their first innings at a mammoth 5/576 in response to Sri Lanka’s meagre total of 166. The lead was so substantial that Pakistan did not require a second batting turn, thanks to Noman’s devastating spell.

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In the second innings, Sri Lanka started with promise, registering an opening stand of 69 runs, but soon, Noman’s magic took over again. He dismissed Nishan Madushka with his very first ball of the day, setting the tone for the rest of the innings. Although skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews put up some resistance, the Sri Lankan batting line-up couldn’t withstand the relentless pressure from Noman and Naseem Shah, who claimed two crucial wickets.

Sri Lanka’s captain, Dimuth Karunaratne and the team management have much to contemplate after this humbling defeat. The home team’s performance fell well below expectations, and they were completely outplayed and outmatched by the clinical Pakistan side.

On the other hand, Pakistan will be jubilant with their brilliant start to the World Test Championship (WTC)  2023-2025 campaign, bagging a maximum of 24 points. The visitors showcased their skills and abilities, leaving no doubt about their prowess in Test cricket.

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