HYDERABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday chased the highest total of the World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the 8th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Hyderabad.
Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama sparked with their stunning tons that helped Sri Lanka to set a mammoth target of 345 runs for Pakistan.
Chasing the target, Pakistan won the match in 48.2 overs at the loss of 4 wickets. Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique scored centuries and led Pakistan to victory.
After opening pair Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera could not take a strong start, Mendis played a fiery knock of 122 runs off 77. He was fully supported by Samarawickrama, who smashed 108 off 89 to build a big score.
After their removal, Lankans lost five quick wickets but since then they have build a tough target against Pakistan.
For Pakistan, Hasan Ali took four wickets while Haris Rauf dismissed two.
Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first.
According to statistics, Pakistan has beaten Sri Lank 7-0 in the ICC World Cups so far. However, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in a crucial Asia Cup match just three weeks ago.
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Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka
Pakistani currency rates against US Dollar and other currencies on July 4, 2024 (Thursday) in open market.
US dollar was being quoted at 277.9 for buying and 280.95 for selling.
Euro's buying rate moves up to 294.5 and selling rate is 298 while British Pound rate is 350.5 for buying, and 353.5 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.05 and Saudi Riyal increases to 73.2.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
---|---|---|---|
US Dollar | USD | 277.9 | 280.95 |
Euro | EUR | 294.5 | 298 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 350.5 | 353.5 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.05 | 75.8 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.20 | 74 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.2 | 184 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.22 | 748.22 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 203 | 205 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.29 | 38.69 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.03 | 40.43 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.63 | 35.98 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.34 | 3.45 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.90 | 1.98 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 907.71 | 916.71 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.99 | 59.59 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 169.34 | 171.34 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.14 | 26.44 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.87 | 730.89 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.44 | 77.14 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 202 | 204 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.27 | 26.57 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 309.01 | 311.51 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.55 | 7.70 |
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