Pakistan celebrated a long-awaited triumph as they secured their first Test victory in 12 months against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series in Galle. Their newfound batting aggression proved to be the key to success, setting them up for the second Test starting on Monday at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo.
In a determined effort to change their fortunes, Pakistan's batsmen adopted a more positive and aggressive approach, reminiscent of England's "Bazball" style. The strategy paid off brilliantly as they scored at a brisk rate of over 4.5 runs per over for a major part of their first innings, putting the Sri Lankan bowlers under immense pressure.
