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Monday, November 14, 2011

Pakistan aim for 2-0 lead over SL in 2nd ODI


DUBAI : The ambitious Pakistan team will look to win the second ODI here on Monday and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka,Pakistan thrashed their rivals in the first match on Friday by eight wickets where returning Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan displayed a winning show. Pakistan bowled Sri Lanka out for 131 in 40.3 overs supported by off-spinners Mohammad Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal who took two wickets each. Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq said that the win has not flattered them and the team will continue to strive to win the series.The captain aimed for a clean sweep that will result in the improved international ranking, moving up from sixth to fourth position.Former captain Younis Khan said his team will continue to keep things simple as they look to double their series lead in the second one-day match against Sri Lanka