2nd ODI: Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed pick three-fers versus SL
What's the story
Pakistan cricket team bowlers Haris Rauf and Abrar Ahmed picked three-fers for the side against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series in Rawalpindi on Friday. Their exploits helped the visitors keep Sri Lanka under a score of 300 (288/8) in 50 overs. Rauf backed his four-fer from the 1st ODI with 3/66. On the other hand, Abrar picked 3/41.
Bowling
Abrar does the damage, reduces SL to 98/4
Sri Lankan openers added 51 runs before Pathum Nissanka was run out. Thereafter, it was spinner Abrar, who dismissed Kamil Mishara off the 1st ball in the 14th over. A floated up ball saw Kamil get tempted as he was stumped. In the 20th over, Abrar pegged SL back with Kusal Mendis' wicket. He got his 3rd in the 22nd over, dismissing Charith Asalanka.
Information
Rauf excels despite being a tad costly
It was pacer Rauf, who broke a 61-run stand between Janith Liyanage and Sadeera Samarawickrama by dismissing the latter for 42. He then broke another 50-plus stand by dismissing Kamindu Mendis (44). Dushmantha Chameera was his 3rd and final wicket (0).
Stats
Abrar builds steadily; Rauf races to 95 wickets: Numbers
Abrar's three-fer means he now owns a total of 28 ODI wickets from 14 matches at 20.78. His economy rate is 4.44. On the other hand, the experienced Rauf has raced to 95 scalps from 53 matches at 26.61. (ER: 5.88). Against the Lankans, Rauf owns 9 scalps from three ODIs at an average of 21.22, as per ESPNcricinfo.