Pakistan team managed to achieve the target of 434 runs, although they were able to bat well in the opening, due to which their runs increased at the beginning. However, every batsman of Pakistan team played exceptionally in the match, they all scored well, but this target will be difficult for Sri Lanka to meet if Pakistan bowling line can do well. At the moment, Sri Lanka team is in batting form, but the team is going to face a lot of pressure and challenge after losing important wickets in their opening. Dinesh Chandimal and Pasindu Sooriyabandara, 2 important batsmen, could not score runs, Sri Lanka team is now under pressure, they lost three wickets. On the 2nd day, Sri Lanka team scored 114 runs, but it will be very difficult for Sri Lanka to meet the target given by Pakistan, this match is more likely to be in Sri Lanka's favor.
Batting friendly pitch and enough waste of time due to weather clearly indicating this match is going to have no result, but Pakistani bowlers can turn the tables in their favor. Sri Lanka trailing by 320 runs, the third day's play is going to be interesting because early breakthrough will be favorable for Pakistan; they need to stay aggressive.
5 fifties from Pakistani batsmen give them a good boost, but they need consistency for having better results in this format. At the end of the second day of play, a 49-run partnership is going to be good for visitors, but they need more runs for having their balance in this first test match.
Current odds are favoring a draw with the @1.3, but the test always has enough drama; both teams are playing with young blood, which can give good cricket to watch with a good chance of a win for Pakistan.
