Pakistan Hammer Sri Lanka In Colombo

Iftikhar Anjum claimed five wickets as Pakistan turned in a clinical performance to secure a face-saving 146-run victory in the fourth one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Iftikhar claimed the key wickets of opener Upul Tharanga (80), Kumar Sangakkara (39) and Thilan Samaraweera (two) and snared Thilan Thushara and Lasith Malinga at the end.

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal and leg-spinner Shahid Afridi also chipped in with two wickets apiece as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 175 runs inside 37 overs.

Umar Akmal had earlier slammed a quickfire 102 off 72 deliveries - the 19-year-old's maiden ODI century - to ensure Pakistan made the best of good batting conditions to post a formidable 321 for five

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