The world number one Sri Lankan T20 National Cricket Team beat Pakistan by 16 runs and ensured their place in finals during first semi final held today under ongoing T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament in Colombo.after winning the toss Sri Lankans were elected to bat first in the slow ,dried pitch at R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.in their 20 overs Sri Lankans scored 139 runs for the loss of 4 wickets while skipper Mahela Jayawardena top scored with well made 42 runs which also earned him the man of the match award.When replying Pakistani Cricketers only managed to score 123 runs for the loss of 7 wickets while their skipper Mohommad Hafeez top scored with 42 runs.however other batsmen not able to get required runs during the chase.
Sri Lankans will play against the winner of tomorrows second semi final between Australia and West Indies scheduled to play in Premadasa Stadium .The final of the T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament will be played on this Sunday (07th)evening at Premadasa Stadium.
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