Thisara and Dilshan rout Pakistan: 2nd ODI (Pallekele)

Paceman Thisara Perera bagged a career-best 6-44 and Tillakaratne Dilshan hit a century as Sri Lanka cruised to an easy 76-run win over Pakistan to square the 5 match series 1-1. 

Dilshan smashed an unbeaten 119 off 139 balls and a late blast from Perera (24 not out in 14 balls) helped the hosts reach an imposing 280. In reply, Azhar Ali struck 96 but Perera took 6-44 as Pakistan were bowled out for 204.

Sri Lanka 280 for 4 (Dilshan 119*, Jayawardene 53) beat Pakistan 204 (Azhar 96, Perera 6-44) by 76 runs. 

2nd ODI (Pallekel), June 2012