27 Feb 2011

Pakistan maintain World Cup hoodoo over Sri Lanka

7:30 am on 27 February 2011

Pakistan have continued their World Cup dominance over Sri Lanka with a seventh straight win in the one day cricket tournament, beating their hosts in Colombo by 11 runs.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, making 277 for seven in their Group A match, Younus Khan leading the way with 72 and Misbah-ul-Haq 83 not out.

In reply the Sri Lankans fell short, finishing with 266 for nine.