PAK vs SL T20I: 5 Takeaways from the recently concluded series

An unprecedented result, Umar Akmal’s continued failures and emerging Sri Lankan talents; Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series definitely had a lot to offer. Here are 5 takeaways from Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan’s Senior Pros fail to deliver…yet again.

When Umar Akmal burst onto scene for Pakistan after 2008 U-19, few would have imagined that his career would go down as it has. After a promising PSL and a call up to national team, onus was on Umar Akmal to finally deliver on promise he’s shown since his younger days. A couple of golden ducks meant Akmal failed to deliver yet again. same can be said for his teammate Ahmed Shehzad, who also was dropped after underwhelming performances in first two games. Is it end of road for two?

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: A new wave of Sri Lankan talent

Sri Lankan wave of talent began with era of Muttiah Muralitharan, Marvan Atapattu, Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas which was followed by generation of Kumar Sangakarra, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Lasith Malinga. While generation of Dilshan Munaweera, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne failed to live up to ir hype, Sri Lankan fans would hope that ir newest generations do justice. likes of Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Oshada Fernando and Lahiru Kumara have shown glimpses of ir talent and one would hope that y continue to do so.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan’s reliance on Babar Azam

Pakistan’s rise to top in T20 rankings was built on performances of ir star batsman Babar Azam. One of only players to aver more than 50 in ODIs and T20Is, Babar Azam failed to deliver in this series which resulted in capitulation of Pakistan’s batting order. Azam could only muster a total of 43 runs in series with an underwhelming strike rate of 82.69

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Fielding familiar foe for Pakistan

Pakistan’s consistency of letting chances slip continued against Sri Lanka. Captain Sarfaraz, in particular, was guilty of letting stumping chances miss on crucial moments, while his troops dropped and fumbled giving eugh meme content to netizens. Fielding continues to be a department of worry for Pakistan, right since ir World Cup debacle.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Is Nuwan Pradeep ready to take over mantle from Lasith Malinga?

Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka’s spearhead, clearly has better days in his international career. With retirement cloud mulling over veteran, Sri Lanka’s call for a new leader of attack has been answered by Nuwan Pradeep in recent months. After a hot and cold international career, Pradeep picked himself up in World Cup and continued his run of form in this series picking up 7 wickets in two matches he played. It might be early to call it, but he does seem ready to lead Lankan attack in near future.

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