Cricket: Sri Lankans overwhelm Pakistan

Wednesday 05 November 1997 19:02 EST

Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Centuries by Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva saw off Pakistan as Sri Lanka scored a crushing eight-wicket win in the Golden Jubilee tournament in Lahore yesterday.

Jayasuriya hit 134 not out and De Silva an undefeated 102 as Sri Lanka overtook Pakistan's 280 with 10 overs to spare. The pair put on a Sri Lankan one-day record stand of 213 for the third wicket.

Sri Lanka qualified for the final, where they meet South Africa on Saturday. Before that, the two teams meet each other in the last round-robin match in the tournament today.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Cricket: Sri Lankans overwhelm Pakistan

Bookmark popover

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering