Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship

Pakistan extended their winning streak at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship by beating Sri Lanka, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Green Shirts defeated Sri Lanka in their second match 2-0 with scores of 20-18 and 26-8. Asif Ali was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

Earlier in their opening game in the tournament, they defeated their arch-rivals India 2-0 on Thursday. The Pakistan side asserted their dominance right from the start, taking the first set 26-9 before extending their lead with a 34-12 win in the second. Ahmed Hassan Baig’s stellar performance earned him the Man of the Match award in that fixture.

Pakistan will clash with hosts Maldives tonight at 8 pm in the event. The green shirts will then go head-to-head with South Africa and Bangladesh on Saturday.