Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI at Kandy, , Jul 15 2015 - Match Result

Time for the presentation:

Azhar Ali: We had a decent total on the board but the first 10 overs were crucial. The way Perera batted it was tough to come back but I'm proud of my team for fighting back. When we took five wickets we needed to take another one but could not, that's what changed things. We were looking for wickets but unfortunately it didn't pay over. Rizwan made the difference in the end in our innings, he played exceptional shots. The young guys are working very hard on their fielding, it's a very good sign for us. Yasir is fine.

Man of the Match Kusal Perera: We had to win this game after losing this first one so we played well. We didn't want to think about too many things, we took some calculated risks in the first 10 overs. I had to do that because the target was a bit stiff. I try to do my best.

Angelo Mathews: Both teams made a real game out of it, Kusal and Dilshan gave a really good start and they bowled very well to come back. But I thought Chandimal was brilliant, the way he pulled it through with the others. Our terrible display of fielding was embarrassing, to be honest, and we tried to put it behind us when we batted. The run out was just a misunderstanding, it happens so it's all good. Sachithra had an outstanding game with the bat and ball.

That's all we have folks, from the second ODI. The series is level 1-1 and do join us for the third ODI and the other ongoing matches. Until then, goodbye and good luck!

11.08pm A bit topsy-turvy in the middle and towards the end, otherwise SL looked pretty comfortable throughout the chase after Kusal's record fifty - that was 50 off 17. They were cruising at one point before Mathews' run out and Rahat Ali brought Pakistan back. Chandimal then made sure he was there till the end to hit the wining runs after some useful contributions from Siriwardana and debutant Pathirana under pressure. Series level 1-1 and we'll bring the presentation soon.

Waqas: "Poor captaincy by Azhar ali.. Rahat ali was given more overs though he was expensive.. and the bowler with the best economy and who sustained pressured was given only 6 overs... Anwar ali has improved also.. He should have given more overs. :("

Hassan: "poor captaincy cost Pakistan match"

Omair Siddiqui: "Fantastic match and fantastic to see both teams fighting it down to the wire. The game changed pace dramatically after Perera's dismissal."

Scores level with Chandimal on strike

Babar comes at short leg under the helmet

Anwar runs in, goes through the action but doesn't bowl this time. Then smiles as the crowd cheers

Malinga walks out, SL need three runs, Pakistan need two wickets. A slip for him

Time for Anwar Ali to run in, a slip in place

shahzad: "This is a game Pakistan should have easily won, even after the onslaught by Kusal!"

Chandimal gesturing with his right hand to Thisara, maybe saying the ball is cutting off the pitch

Just eight more to go, Rahat runs in

Mudassar: "SL take the match but give us at least one more wicket to feel that it was a close match."

13 to go, can Pakistan fight back? Here's Shoaib again