Saifullah’s explosive innings helped Pakistan outclass Sri Lanka by 140 runs in the PD Champions Trophy in Colombo.

COLOMBO: Wicket keeper opening better Saifullah Achakzai’s blasting knock of 93 runs, a fine three-wicket haul by Ghulam Muhammad and Waqif Shah help Pakistan score their first victory in the Physical Disability Champions Trophy when they out class host Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 140 runs at the BOI Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday.

After suffering defeat against India, Pakistan PD secured a much-needed victory to keep their momentum alive in the tournament.

Pakistan PD posted a big total of 209-3, with Saifullah’s brilliant strike of 93 runs off 68 balls, which included 8 fours and 5 sixes. Opener Mohammad Noman made a remarkable 49 runs off 33 balls, featuring 8 boundaries, while Ghulam Muhammad scored 27 runs off 12 balls with 3 big sixes.

Priyashantha claimed 2 wickets for 36 runs. Off-spinner Ghulam Muhammad captured 3 wickets for only 7 runs, while left-armer Waqif Shah took 3 wickets for 9 runs. Skipper Abdullah Ijaz finished with figures of 1 wicket for 18 runs.

The Sri Lanka PD team was dismissed for a mere 69 runs, all out in 15.4 overs. Muhammad Noman contributed a solid 27 runs from 18 deliveries, including 2 boundaries, while Skipper Udugama managed 16 runs off 36 balls, featuring 1 boundary.

Saifullah Achakzai adjudged man-of-the-match.