Most Unbelievalbe performance by Pakistan Team vs Sri Lanka 1999 Sharjah A sensational end to a cracker of a match at Sharjah. At 157/1, Sri Lanka looked all set to grab full points, needing another 40 runs off 15 overs to defeat Pakistan. Abdul Razzaq gave his team some hope by dismissing Romesh Kaluwitharana. But the damage came later on, in a sensational burst, Razzaq grabbed 4/0 from eight balls as Sri Lanka collapsed from 173/2 to 196 all-out and the match ended in a sensational tie. With a formidable batting lineup consisting of the likes of Jayasuriya, Aravinda de Silva, and Jayawardene, this total typically would not have tested the strength of the Sri Lankan batting line up. In fact, Sri Lanka were 157-1 at one stage requiring only 39 more runs in nearly 15 overs.
Abdul Razzaq triggered the downfall of the Sri Lankan batting line up as he first dismissed a well set Kaluwitharana for 75. Shoaib Malik and Wasim Akram chipped away at the batting lineup getting rid of Russell Arnold, Aravinda de Silva, and Jayasuriya in quick succession as Sri Lanka slumped to 177-5.
With the ball moving around and Abdul Razzaq being simply unplayable with the swing he was generating, things never got easier for Sri Lanka. Placed at 186/5 and only 11 runs to victory Sri Lanka were firm favorites despite the middle order collapse, but Abdul Razzaq had other ideas. He dismissed Mahela Jayawardene and Suresh Pereira in consecutive deliveries leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 186/7.
Chaminda Vaas was Abdul Razzaq's next scalp as Sri Lanka were now 194/8. Muralitharan didn't help the cause as he was run out in the following over with scores tied at 196/9.
The hero of the match so far - Abdul Razzaq was to bowl the final over the match Sri Lanka needed 1 to win and Pakistan required 1 wicket. What happened next was simply what you would call an extraordinary comeback as Abdul Razzaq bowled Chamara Silva with a reverse swinging yorker.
Pakistan had tied the match in remarkable fashion. Highlights of Pakistan-Srilanka ODI match which ended up as a TIE. Fantastic fight back by Pakistan. The Match Played in Sharjah , 1999.
