Pakistan won the first test against Sri Lanka by ten wickets in Galle today, becoming the first country to beat Sri Lanka on their home turf by such a massive number.
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 206 runs in their second innings just before tea on day five.
Scores:
Sri Lanka – 300 all out in 109.3 overs
Pakistan – 417 all out in 113.1 overs
Cricketer Ahmed Shahzad took to his Twitter right after the match to congratulate his team and praise the new captain Azhar Ali:
Hey everyone lets give a big shout out to our newly appoint ODI captain @AzharAli_ on Twitter world!! Welcome to the club mate:)
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 20, 2015
What a game of cricket it was ,, what a win !! It was a marvelous team effort ,, congratulation to all pakistan!! A win after 2005 in GALLE — Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 21, 2015
Another brother @SarfarazA_54 missed a TON but it was lovely to c him improving everyday as a cricketer !! Wonderful inn of 96!!
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 20, 2015
Shahid Boom Boom Afridi also congratulated the team via Twitter:
Congratulations to Misbah and his team.Great spell from Yasir shah.keep it up guys — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 21, 2015
And, of course, the Twitterverse has broken out with praises for the team that bleeds green.
Too good! #PAKvSL #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/uWTMHaSNhk — Arooj Ahmed (@aroojahmed123) June 21, 2015
Thanks God pakistan win Galle match pic.twitter.com/4HyLkGNpDC
— uzma khan (@uzeekhanjee) June 21, 2015
To win this in 4 days and at Galle, our holy grail is a huge achievement! Well done #PCT especially Yasir, Asad and Saifi #PAKvSL — shan masood (@shani_official) June 21, 2015
Pakistan has now 123 Victories in Test Format, Most by any Asian Team. 2nd is India with 122 Wins #PAKvSL #BestTeam pic.twitter.com/xvTQsJTf6N — Saad Awais (@SaadAwais22) June 21, 2015
“@AHMADBIGGESTFAN: Celebrating dismissal of SL captain Angelo Methew #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/uEsniQpiRa”
— Aeisha Javed (@ay4Aeisha) June 21, 2015
1st Test: Pakistan won by 10 wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the 3 match series. SL 300 & 206 v PAK 417 & 92/0 (11.2 ov) #PAKvSL
— Ptv Sports (@SportsPtv) June 21, 2015
Congrats Pak beat SL by 10 wkts. PAK chase the target in only 11.2 overs. This is Pakistan’s 1st victory in last 10 years in SL #PAKvSL
— Pakistan Cricket (@PakCricketPCB) June 21, 2015
Becoming Asia’s Top team is a huge achievement when a team didnt get to play any test at home for past 6 yrs. Welldone Misbah & co. #PakvSL
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) June 21, 2015
Anything is possible with Pakistan, but even by their standards, to win by 10 wickets from 96 for 5 is remarkable. #PAKvSL
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 21, 2015
