Moin eugolises Akram, Anwar

The Pakistani skipper was all praises for Wasim Akram, who took three wickets including that of Sanath Jayasuriya, and Man-of-the-Match Saeed Anwar, who scored an undefeated 105. 8220;He Akram is a great bowler,quot; he added.

Saeed Anwar, who completed 18th One-Day century to take second spot behind Sachin Tendulkar 25, said he was looking forward to this century. 8220;I was out for quite some time due to injury but I have recuperated now,8221; he said.

About Pakistan8217;s performance, he said they struggled with the fielding initially due to lay-off following Asia Cup in Dhaka.

A dejected Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya admitted his team put in a disappointing performance. 8220;We lost wickets at regular intervals and never recovered from the setbacks,8221; he said.

He gave due credit to the flawless Pakistan team.

8220;They batted well, fielded well and bowled well,8221; he said of the Pakistan team8217;s performance.