Seamers set up comfortable win for Pakistan
It turned out to be a good toss to lose for Pakistan, as their seamers, led by Umar Gul, set up a comfortable six-wicket win by keeping Sri Lanka to a paltry 135
07/06Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Jun 7 2012
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
135/8 (42/42 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
135/4 (34.1/42 ov, target 135)
Player of the Match
07/06Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Jun 7 2012
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
135/8 (42/42 ov) -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
135/4 (34.1/42 ov, target 135)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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'World-class' Ajmal key for Pakistan
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