COLOMBO: Pakistan after a tough fight defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs in a crucial clash in the ICC World Cup here at the Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
Chasing 278, Sri Lanka could make 266-9 runs despite a solid opening stand of 76 runs and later a 71-run fifth wicket partnership.
First, openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga provided a foundation before Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets for 20 runs, reeling at 96 for four.
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