SL in UAE and PAK 2017-18 News

Amir, Lahore's homecoming king
In his first international match in Pakistan, Mohammad Amir ensured the fans had plenty of reasons to cheer
'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president
Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past
SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore
With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit
Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night
Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs
Lahore readies itself for that international feeling
The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team

Dream debut

No. of players to score a century on ODI debut, including Imam-ul-Haq in this match. Saleem Elahi, in 1995, is the only other Pakistan player to do so.

Races to 50th

No. of Pakistan bowlers to reach 50 wickets in their ODI career in fewer games than Hasan Ali who's got it in 24 matches. Waqar Younis was the previous quickest, in 27 games. Overall, Hasan is the joint-4th quickest to the feat.

Hasan at top

No. of wickets for Hasan Ali in ODIs this year - the most, edging past Rashid Khan's 36. Vandersey was Hasan's 37th scalp of 2017 and he's also completed 6 three-wkt hauls in last 7 ODIs.

Stands strong

75.4

No. of consecutive overs Tharanga was on the crease before getting out to Shadab Khan in this match. He carried his bat throughout last ODI for 48 overs and 27.4 in this.

Bat-first venue

No. of times the teams winning the toss have elected to bat first in Abu Dhabi, in 37 ODIs. Teams winning the toss have won 23 of the previous 36 ODIs here.

Amir, Lahore's homecoming king

'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president

SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore

Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night

Lahore readies itself for that international feeling