CRICKET: Pakistan Eyes Series Win, Sri Lanka Seeks Redemption

COLOMBO (News 1st); Cricket fever is set to grip Rawalpindi today as Sri Lanka and Pakistan lock horns in the second ODI of their three-match series.

The high-stakes encounter will take place at the iconic Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the first ball scheduled for 3:00 PM Sri Lanka time.

The series is part of a packed tour featuring three ODIs and a tri-nation T20 tournament that includes Zimbabwe, promising fans plenty of action in the coming weeks.

Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, enters this match under pressure after Pakistan clinched the opening ODI by six runs in a nail-biting finish.

For the visitors, today’s game is crucial—victory is essential to keep the series alive. Pakistan, captained by Shaheen Shah Afridi, will look to seal the series and maintain their winning momentum.