Thirimanne spurs Sri Lanka to 256-9
July 22, 2015 07:30 pm
Lahiru Thirimanne’s second straight half-century and 109-run stand with Tillakaratne Dilshan spurred Sri Lanka to 256-9 against Pakistan in the fourth one-day international on Wednesday.
Thirimanne hit five boundaries in his 90 off 126 balls. He scored 56 in the third ODI on Sunday.
He joined Dilshan for their 133-ball partnership before Dilshan was caught by Pakistan captain Azhar Ali off seam bowler Anwar Ali for 50. He faced 59 deliveries and hit three boundaries.
Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan, who dismissed Kusal Perera off the second ball of the match, returned the best figures of 3-50.
Pakistan leads the five-match series 2-1.
