Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Champions Trophy 1997 | Afridi’s Blitz Falls Short | De Silva Lead Sri Lanka

On April 4, 1997, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in an enthralling clash at Sharjah. 🏏 Match Highlights: ✅ Aravinda de Silva (99) & Marvan Atapattu (94) rescued Sri Lanka, stitching a record 184-run stand after an early collapse at 4/2. ✅ Sri Lanka posted a competitive total, with both set batters missing out on well-deserved centuries. ✅ Shahid Afridi’s explosive 67 off 55 balls, featuring four fours & five sixes, gave Pakistan a flying start. ✅ Salim Malik contributed a quickfire fifty, but Pakistan lost three wickets in four balls at 190, derailing their chase. ✅ Moin Khan fought till the end, but Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling secured the win. With this victory, Sri Lanka continued their dominant form, while Aravinda de Silva was deservedly named Man of the Match for his match-winning knock. #Cricket #championstrophy #crickethighlights #CricketMax