Wasim's bowling prowess shines as Pakistan dismisses Sri Lanka for 211 in the third ODI. Wasim, alongside pace partner Haris Rauf and left-arm spinner Faisal Akram, bowled the tourists out in 45.2 overs, with Rauf taking 2-38 and Akram 2-42. The Sri Lankan team faced early setbacks, with skipper Charith Asalanka ruled out due to a fever. Despite Sadeera Samarawickrama's top score of 48 and a 43-run partnership with Kusal Mendis (34), the innings took a turn for the worse. Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara scored 24 and 29 respectively, but both openers were dismissed in quick succession by Rauf and Wasim. Akram, returning after a year, dismissed Kamindu Mendis for 10 and Samarawickrama, leading to a slump from 4-143 to 8-193. Pavan Rathnayake, a debutant, fought back with a 32-run score, including a six and two boundaries, before being run out. Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem Ashraf each claimed a wicket. This match showcased the strategic depth and individual brilliance of the Pakistani bowling attack, leaving Sri Lanka with a challenging task to overcome.
