Sufyan Mehmood is back into the attack. Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake exchange singles, bringing up the 100-run milestone for Sri Lanka. After 11 overs, SL are 102/2.
Jiten Ramanandi comes into the attack. The batters probe him with singles before Rathnayake sends one soaring for a huge six. Twelve runs come off the over, taking Sri Lanka to 114/2 after 12 overs.
Mehmood continues from the other end. Mendis starts with a boundary, follows it up with two more runs, and rotates strike to put Rathnayake back on strike. And he doesn't disappoint -- Pavan smashes a hat-trick of boundaries to bring up his fifty! Nineteen runs come off the 13th over, SL move to 133/2.
Ramanandi returns. Mendis cuts to deep midwicket for a single, Rathnayake adds a couple more. He attempts a scoop but misses, and his leg stump is rattled! Ramanandi breaks the 94-run partnership, and Rathnayake departs for 60 off 28 balls.
Dasun Shanaka walks in next. Drinks are called.
Dasun Shanaka is on strike. A slight mix-up, but he manages a single. Kusal Mendis cuts to deep midwicket for another single. Shanaka drives towards point for a single as well.
Six runs come off the over along with a wicket, leaving Sri Lanka at 139/3 after 14 overs.
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