Pakistan breeze through against Sri Lanka in 4th ODI to claim series win

Ahmed Shehzad hits a shot in the 4^th ODI against Sri Lanka

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the fourth one-day international in Colombo to take a decisive 3-1 lead in the five-match series. 

Chasing 257 for victory, Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad (95 off 90 balls) and Azhar Ali (33 off 28 balls) wasted no time in getting off to a brisk start. Mohammad Hafeez (70 off 88 balls) came in at No. 3 to carry on the good work.

Eventually, the visitors claimed the win with 9.1 overs to spare. 

Earlier, the Sri Lankan innings looked in a good position when Tillakaratne Dilshan (50 off 59 balls) and Lahiru Thirimanne (90 off 126 balls) were at the crease for their 2^nd wicket partnership, but thereon stuttered on to make 256 for the loss of 9 wickets.

Mohammad Irfan’s 3-50 was the best bowling figures on the day.

The fifth match will be played in Hambantota on Sunday.