WATCH: Babar Azam's Sloppiness Gifts Angelo Mathews A Lifeline In His 100th Test

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SL vs PAK 2nd test - In the second test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in the 52nd over of the first innings, Pakistan captain Babar Azam did a major blunder. Babar Azam dropped an easy catch at the cover where Angelo Mathews was almost dismissed. Getting a lifeline in his 100th test, Angelo Mathews is indeed a lucky player. 

In this test, Pakistan included Nauman Ali as a second spin option and delivered a ball which Angelo Mathews couldn't reach out to. Angelo Mathews failed to judge this delivery and as connected the ball, it went to Babar Azam fielding at the cover region. The Pakistani skipper Azam had an easy chance to take this catch.

However, Babar failed to complete the catch. The fingers slipped through his fingers and Mathews received a lifeline. Nauman Ali displayed his magic some overs later and dismissed Mathews for 42 runs, caught out by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. It is also interesting that Angelo Mathews scored 42 runs on his test debut, which was against Pakistan at Galle. In his landmark 100th test, the Lankan all-rounder yet again scored 42 runs against Pakistan at Galle.

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While talking about the match, Sri Lanka opted to bat first after winning the toss. Sri Lankan openers etched a partnership of 92 runs for the first wicket and then went on to lose wickets at regular intervals. However, fifties from Chandimal and Oshada led to their revival. Sri Lanka are at 315/6 at stumps on day 1, with Niroshan Dickwella (42*) and Dunit Wellalage (6*) are at the crease for the hosts.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Nawaz picked up 2 wickets while Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali and Yasir Shah grabbed 1 wicket each. This match is being played at Galle International Stadium, Galle.