Mike Smith backs Babar, Fakhar after Gaddafi Stadium collapse
Mike Smith said Pakistan are batting at about 70 per cent after an eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the hosts all out for 110 at Gaddafi Stadium ahead of Saturday’s final.
Batting coach Mike Smith said Pakistan’s batting unit is at about 70 per cent of where it needs to be.
Pakistan were bowled out for 110 in 25.3 overs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore; Sri Lanka chased 114 for two in 18.1 overs.
Dilshan Madushanka took a career-best five for 34; Kamindu Mendis finished unbeaten on 62.
The win put Sri Lanka in Saturday’s tri-series final against Pakistan and eliminated England.
Smith backed Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman; captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said the team must bat stronger in the final.