Pakistan Kicked Off Their Campaign With a Thrilling Win | Waqar’s Deadly Spell Edge Past Sri Lanka

Pakistan kicked off their ARY Gold Cup 2001 campaign with a thrilling 16-run win over Sri Lanka at Sharjah. Batting first, Saeed Anwar’s elegant 90 (8 fours) and his 88-run partnership with Inzamam-ul-Haq laid the foundation for Pakistan’s total. Sri Lanka fought back with regular breakthroughs, but Pakistan’s bowlers had the final say. Chasing 218, Sri Lanka were well-placed at 201/5 in 43 overs, before Waqar Younis produced a fiery spell—dismissing three batsmen in 11 balls. Saqlain Mushtaq finished it off with back-to-back wickets, sealing a 16-run win for Pakistan. 📌 Key Highlights: ✅ Saeed Anwar’s classy 90 (8 fours) ✅ Waqar Younis’ match-turning spell ✅ Saqlain Mushtaq’s last-over double strike ✅ Kaluwitharana & Atapattu’s 88-run partnership ✅ Pakistan’s strong bowling comeback 🏆 Man of the Match: Saeed Anwar 🔔 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more classic cricket moments! #PakistanVsSriLanka #CricketMax #Highlights