Welcome back. The players are walking out to the middle. Wahab Riaz will start the proceedings after tea. Karunaratne will take strike first up. There are three slips and a gully in place.

At the other end of the spectrum, Dushmantha Chameera generated a good burst of pace. Only Mohammad Hafeez played with self-belief and essayed a fine knock. To make it worse for them, Misbah-ul-Haq was run-out. The Pakistan camp would be a disappointed lot, as they won the toss and elected to bat. They now have to put up an inspired performance with the ball in hand to come back into the game.

Despite a stoppage in play due to rain, Sri Lanka slithered through the opposition ranks in the post-lunch session. Eventually, Pakistan were cleaned up for a paltry total. It was the off-spinner, Tharindu Kaushal, who caused plenty of problems to the batsmen and took a five-wicket haul in only his second Test. Kaushal also used the doosra to good effect.

Kaushal has the ball as he leads the players off the field.

42.5 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Fifer for Kaushal, gets the reward for being consistent, this was tossed up and delivered outside off, Yasir goes for a wild slog and miscues it completely, the ball swirled in the air for a long time, Sangakkara from long-on runs across to his left and puts in the dive to complete a brilliant catch, that was a splendid take from the veteran. Yasir had no option but to go after every ball, poor stuff from the Pakistani batsmen. This is also the fifth lowest total for Pakistan in Sri Lanka. Yasir Shah c Sangakkara b Kaushal 15(17) [4s-1 6s-1]

Kaushal to Yasir Shah, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

42.4 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, FOUR, round the wicket, tossed up on the stumps, Yasir gets down on one knee and goes for the agricultural sweep behind square, connects it fine and the ball does the rest

42.3 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, 2 runs, short and outside off, Yasir cuts it towards deep extra cover, Herath runs across in the deep and cuts it off

42.2 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, no run, on a good length and spinning down leg, Yasir was looking to clip it fine, he misses and loses his balance, Chandimal whips the bails off and appeals for a stumping, but that was never out

42.1 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, SIX, tossed up and inviting the batsman to come forward, Yasir acknowledges the offer and dances down the track, smokes it high and over the long-on fence, gets a maximum, the fielder at long-on signalled it was a six as soon as he saw the ball sailing over

Over: 42	4 Nb Nb 0 0 W 2 0	PAK 126/9
Junaid Khan 2(2)	Yasir Shah 3(12)	Dushmantha Chameera 10-0-33-1

41.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Junaid Khan, no run, short and at the batsman, Junaid manages to fend it awkwardly

41.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Junaid Khan, 2 runs, full and just outside off, Junaid drives it off the front foot, towards deep extra cover, gets off the mark with a double

Junaid Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

41.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, out Bowled!! The debutant gets his first Test wicket, not the kind of batsmen he would have liked but he will take it anyway, delivers it on a short of length on off and middle, Babar makes room slightly and swings hard across the line, he gets an under edge and the ball deflects onto the stumps. Babar, in his brief stay, looked to play too many shots and paid the price for doing so. Babar b Dushmantha Chameera 5(7) [4s-1]

Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

41.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, no run, bouncer on the stumps, ducked under

41.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, no run, full and just outside off, pushed to mid-off

41.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, no ball, overstepped again, Babar swings the bat as the delivery was wide of off, doesn't get anywhere near to it

41.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, no ball, Dushmantha Chameera has overstepped yet again, another full toss on off, Babar knocks it to mid-off

41.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, FOUR, high full toss on the batsman, Babar goes for a wild slog, he gets a thick inside edge and the ball rolls past the diving keeper, four lucky runs for Pakistan

Over: 41	0 W 1 0 0 0	PAK 118/8
Yasir Shah 3(12)	Babar 1(1)	Kaushal 10-0-30-4

40.6 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Yasir leans forward and pushes it towards the leg slip

40.5 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, no run, short and wide of off, Yasir goes on the backfoot and cuts it straight to point

40.4 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, no run, on a good length and spun back sharply, Yasir was caught on the back foot as he missed the ball completely, huge appeal for lbw, but the umpire is unmoved, may be the impact was just outside off. Atapattu in the dressing room reckoned it was out, but Sri Lanka don't opt for the review

40.3 - Kaushal to Babar, 1 run, slower and spinning away, it was the doosra, almost gets another wicket for Kaushal, Babar looks to defend, he gets a thick outside edge, the ball just drops to the right of Mathews at first slip. Babar had no clue about that delivery

Zulfiqar Babar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

40.2 - Kaushal to Riaz, out Lbw!! Loopy delivery on the stumps, Riaz goes down on one knee as he was looking to sweep, he misses it completely and gets hit low on the front pad, S Ravi was unmoved as the Sri Lankan players went for a huge appeal, Riaz didn't pick that ball at all. The ball was going onto hit the middle stump. Pakistan are falling apart here. Riaz lbw b Kaushal 4(21)

Kaushal to Riaz, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Sri Lanka have taken the review for an lbw call. Riaz is the batsman in question, he was given not out by the onfield umpire, looked very close on the first impression, he is struck low on the front pad, Kaushal is fine with the no-ball, pitched in line, the impact is in line and it is going to hit the middle stump. The decision is overturned and Riaz has to walk back

40.1 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Riaz turns it to leg slip

Over: 40	0 0 0 0 Nb 0 2	PAK 117/7
Yasir Shah 3(9)	Riaz 4(19)	Dushmantha Chameera 9-0-25-0

39.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, 2 runs, too full and outside off, Yasir opens the face of the bat and guides it past backward point, gets a double

39.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no run, low full toss down the leg, Yasir looks to tickle it fine, misses and gets hit on the pad, Chandimal dives across to his left and makes a good stop

39.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no ball, 150 kmph, Dushmantha Chameera was aiming for a yorker after attempting a slew of short balls, Yasir misses the flick, the ball brushes the pad and goes towards leg slip

39.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no run, 143.7kmph aimed at the batsman, Yasir took his eyes off completely as he looked to duck, he gets hit high on the bat, brave bowling from the youngster

39.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no run, over the wicket, on a good length and just outside off, Yasir stays on the back foot and blocks it back to the bowler

39.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no run, bumper outside off, Yasir anticipates it and ducks under easily

39.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Yasir Shah, no run, back of a length and angled into the batsman, Yasir was looking to flick it fine, he misses it by a long way, a stifled appeal for lbw, but that was never going to hit the stumps and also the ball pitched outside leg

Over: 39	1 1 0 W 0 1	PAK 114/7
Yasir Shah 1(2)	Riaz 4(19)	Kaushal 9-0-29-3

38.6 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, 1 run, tossed up and turned in, Yasir looked to block it, gets an inside edge past FSL, the ball rolls away towards the backward square leg

38.5 - Kaushal to Yasir Shah, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, driven back to the bowler

Yasir Shah, right handed bat, comes to the crease

38.4 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, out Caught by Mathews!! This is turning out to be a great first day for the home team, this was tossed up nicely on off, Sarfraz comes a tad forward as he looked to drive it straight over the bowler's head, he gets an inside edge onto the pads before the ball lobbed towards first slip, good turn and dip did the batsman in on that occasion. Sarfraz Ahmed c Mathews b Kaushal 14(29)

Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Sarfraz is OUT!

38.3 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, fuller and on the pads, swept to short leg, Silva once again in the firing line, wears it on the shin guard

38.2 - Kaushal to Riaz, 1 run, low full toss just outside off, Riaz went for the sweep with no balance, he lost the bat in the process of completing the shot, the ball rolls behind square as the ball rolls behind square

38.1 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, over the wicket, tossed up on the stumps, Sarfraz kneels down and sweeps it behind square, gets an easy single

Over: 38	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 111/6
Riaz 3(18)	Sarfraz Ahmed 13(26)	Dushmantha Chameera 8-0-22-0

37.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, short and not a troubling line, Riaz hides under it easily

37.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, short and aimed at the batsman, 144kmph, this youngster is generating good pace here, Riaz fends it awkwardly, in fact he fends it off the glove, the ball rolls to the off-side

37.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, on a length and into the pads, Riaz was looking to clip it fine, misses and wears it on the pad

37.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, back of a length and into the batsman, Riaz stays inside the line and blocks it with the full face of the bat

37.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, back of a length and wide of off, Sarfraz pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for a single

37.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, short delivery angling across the right hander, Sarfraz ducks underneath it safely

Over: 37	0 0 2 1 0 0	PAK 110/6
Riaz 3(14)	Sarfraz Ahmed 12(24)	Kaushal 8-0-26-2

36.6 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, down the leg, Riaz glances and misses

36.5 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, fuller and just outside off, defended down the wicket

36.4 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Sarfraz pushes it to backward point and sets off, there was an easy single there, but Sarfraz was very casual, he took on Herath's throw, at the end he just manages to get in at the bowler's end

36.3 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2 runs, short and wide of off, Sarfraz stays back and cuts it late, gets a double as the ball rolled away towards deep backward point

36.2 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, flatter and just outside off, defended back to the bowler

36.1 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Sarfraz kneels down to sweep, the ball hits the glove and rolls towards leg slip

Over: 36	0 0 0 0 0 1	PAK 107/6
Sarfraz Ahmed 9(20)	Riaz 3(12)	Dushmantha Chameera 7-0-21-0

35.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, short and on the stumps, pulled behind square, Sarfraz retains the strike with that run

35.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, short of length and into Sarfraz, 146kmph, that's some pace from the youngster, Sarfraz fends it down near his feet

35.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Sarfraz ducks and leaves

35.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, bumper angled in and over the batsman, Sarfraz ducks under it

35.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, round the wicket, short and into the batsman, Sarfraz goes for an ambitious pull, gets an inside edge onto the pads, the ball rolls to the off-side

35.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, dug in short and on the stumps, Sarfraz spots it early and ducks under it with ease

Dushmantha Chameera [6.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

Chameera, the debutant, comes into the attack. Will he get his maiden wicket in this spell? FSL and a leg gully in place

Over: 35	0 1 1 1 0 0	PAK 106/6
Riaz 3(12)	Sarfraz Ahmed 8(14)	Kaushal 7-0-23-2

34.6 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Wahab turns it to the on-side

34.5 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, slower and just outside off, Riaz dabs it towards point

34.4 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, gives this one more air outside off, Sarfraz hangs back and guides it towards point

34.3 - Kaushal to Riaz, 1 run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Riaz works it towards mid-wicket, in fact he got it off the inside-edge

34.2 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, tossed up nicely outside off, Sarfraz leans on the front foot and drives it through cover, gets to the other end for a single

34.1 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, on a good length and spinning in, Sarfraz turns it to FSL

Over: 34	0 0 2 0 1 0	PAK 103/6
Riaz 2(9)	Sarfraz Ahmed 6(11)	Dhammika 13-2-43-3

33.6 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, sliding down leg, beats Riaz's flick off the pads

33.5 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, short and on the stumps, Sarfraz pulls it behind square on the on-side, gets an easy single

33.4 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Sarfraz gets across and drives it back to the bowler, Dhammika stares at the batsman after he collected that ball

33.3 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2 runs, short and on the stumps, Sarfraz takes a step forward and pulls it over backward square leg, gets a double

33.2 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, on a length and shaping back in, Sarfraz was caught on the shuffle as he gets an inside edge onto the pad

33.1 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, back of a length and wide of off, Sarfraz walks across slightly and blocks it to the off-side, thinks of a single, but decides against it

Over: 33	0 0 0 1 1 0	PAK 100/6
Riaz 2(8)	Sarfraz Ahmed 3(6)	Kaushal 6-0-20-2

32.6 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, full toss on the stumps, driven back to the bowler

32.5 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, tossed up and outside off, driven towards deep cover, for a single

32.4 - Kaushal to Riaz, 1 run, full and on the stumps, turned to deep square leg for a single, there was a confusion between the batsmen on taking the second run, but they decide against it at the last moment

32.3 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, there is a huge appeal for lbw and then the catch, but the umpire is unmoved, it was a flighted delivery on middle and leg, Riaz was looking to turn it to the on-side, the ball hits the pad and lobs towards FSL, who claims the catch, but there was never a bat involved. The ball was turning down leg, hence no chance of giving the lbw

32.2 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Riaz presses forward and defends it

32.1 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, floated delivery on the stumps, defended down the wicket after leaning on the front foot

Over: 32	1 0 1 0 0 0	PAK 98/6
Sarfraz Ahmed 2(5)	Riaz 1(3)	Dhammika 12-2-40-3

31.6 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, back of a length and wide of off, bit of extra bounce on that occasion, Sarfraz fends it to the off-side after jumping on the back foot

31.5 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, Sarfraz presses forward and defends it towards cover

31.4 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, back of a length and wide of off, Sarfraz opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point

31.3 - Dhammika to Riaz, 1 run, touch fuller and just outside off, Riaz drives it to the left of backward point who dives and saves, the batsmen scamper for a quick single

31.2 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, fuller and outside off, left alone to the keeper

31.1 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, short of length delivery, Sarfraz turns it to backward square leg, for a single

Over: 31	1 0 W 1 W 0	PAK 96/6
Riaz 0(1)	Sarfraz Ahmed 1(1)	Kaushal 5-0-18-2

30.6 - Kaushal to Riaz, no run, tossed up just outside off, turned to FSL

Wahab Riaz, right handed bat, comes to the crease

30.5 - Kaushal to Misbah, out Misbah Run Out!! This was a flighted delivery outside off, Misbah gets a good stride forward and looks to block it, the ball hits the pad and rolls towards cover, Misbah wanted the single but is sent back after he was more than halfway down the wicket, Mathews runs across from slip, fires in the throw at the striker's end and Chandimal whips the bails. Misbah run out (Mathews/Chandimal) 7(20)

Kaushal to Misbah, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

There is an appeal for run out, Misbah looks unhappy, he is OUT in fact, what a poor way to get out just after the break, Misbah trudges back to the pavilion in disappointment.

30.4 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, tossed up and outside off, Sarfraz leans forward and pushes it to cover

The sun is shining brightly as Sarfraz joins his Skipper, Sri Lankan players are out as well, all set, let's roll

13:45 Local Time, 08:15 GMT, 13:45 IST: Though it was a short burst, there is plenty of water that has accumulated on the covers. The super soppers are being used. Play will resume at 14:15 local time.

13:38 Local Time, 08:08 GMT, 13:38 IST: Well! The good news is that the sun is out and the covers have been removed. The play will start soon and do stay tuned!

13:27 Local Time, 07:57 GMT, 13:27 IST: Looks like it was a passing shower and the rain has eased off for now. Hopefully, we will be back underway soon.

13:22 Local Time, 07:52 GMT, 13:22 IST: Just as umpire Ravi raised his finger one more time, the heavens opened up and the players have been taken off the field. The groundsmen run onto the field and have covered the entire square, while other covers are being put over the outfield.

30.3 - Kaushal to Shafiq, out Lbw!! Shafiq was on the back foot looking to turn it to the on-side, the ball spun in sharply, he misses and is hit on the front pad, umpire S Ravi has his finger up in a flash as a loud appeal is belted out by the Lankans, Shafiq had a brief discussion with the skipper before he decided to review, but for all the long chat he had, it turned out to be a waste of a review. Shafiq lbw b Kaushal 2(7)

Kaushal to Shafiq, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Pakistan have taken a review, Asad Shafiq is the batsman, he was adjudged lbw by S Ravi, the front foot is fine with the bowler. The impact is in line and it is going to hit the stumps aaaaand that is OUT

30.2 - Kaushal to Shafiq, no run, short and spinning into the batsman, Shafiq looks to turn it to the on-side, gets an inside edge onto the pad, the ball pops up and drops short of the FSL fielder, Silva takes it on the bounce

30.1 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, round the wicket, low full toss on the stumps, driven to long-on

The umpires had a brief chat before the start of this over, discussing about the clouds hovering around, it has gotten way more darker now. For now, they decide to continue

Over: 30	1 0 3 0 0 0	PAK 94/4
Shafiq 2(5)	Misbah 6(18)	Dhammika 11-2-38-3

29.6 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, on a good length and shaping away outside off, Shafiq shoulders arms at it

29.5 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, short of length and just outside off, Shafiq prods across a tad and blocks it solidly

29.4 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, on a good length and wide of off, left alone to the keeper

29.3 - Dhammika to Misbah, 3 runs, length delivery on the pads, Misbah clips it off his pads towards deep mid-wicket, the batsmen get back for three courtesy poor fielding from the Sri Lankan fielders

29.2 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Misbah leans forward and smothers it to the off-side

29.1 - Dhammika to Shafiq, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the hips, Shafiq tucks it off his hips towards fine leg, the fielder runs to his left and cuts it

Over: 29	0 0 W 1 0 0	PAK 90/4
Misbah 3(16)	Shafiq 1(1)	Kaushal 4-0-16-1

28.6 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, low full toss outside off, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off

28.5 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, flatter and outside off, Misbah pushes it towards covers

28.4 - Kaushal to Shafiq, 1 run, low full toss on the stumps, Shafiq flicks it to deep mid-wicket, gets off the mark with that single

Asad Shafiq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

28.3 - Kaushal to Hafeez, out Bowled!! Hafeez gets out after a battling knock, unlucky dismissal though, short of length and spinning into the batsman, Hafeez goes back and looks to defend, he played with an angled bat, the ball takes the inside edge and deflects onto the pads before it clipped the stumps, he was cramped for room on that occasion. Hafeez b Kaushal 42(75) [4s-5]

Kaushal to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

28.2 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, slower and into the pads, Hafeez sweeps into the man at FSL, Silva was the fielder there, he gets hit on the shin pad

28.1 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Hafeez leans forward and blocks it back to the bowler

There is a drak cloud hovering around, groundstaff are seen getting ready too

Over: 28	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 89/3
Misbah 3(14)	Hafeez 42(72)	Dhammika 10-2-34-3

27.6 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, bumper on middle and leg, Misbah ducks under it with ease

27.5 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, length delivery just outside off, Misbah defends it towards cover

27.4 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, oh wow! That's a peach of a delivery from Dhammika, pitches it on short of a good length and gets it to shape away late, he got a little extra bounce as well, Misbah was completely opened up on that occasion, it wasn't too far from taking the outside edge, there was excitement from the keeper and the slip cordon. Misbah also nods in appreciation

27.3 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, dug in short and swaying down leg, ducked under comfortably

27.2 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, Dhammika drags his length back and delivers it on off, he got it to shape it back into the batsman, just only a tad though, Misbah jams it onto his pads

27.1 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Misbah walks across slightly and blocks it back to the bowler

Over: 27	0 2 0 0 4 0	PAK 89/3
Hafeez 42(72)	Misbah 3(8)	Kaushal 3-0-15-0

26.6 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, fuller and into the pads, Hafeez works it to the leg-side with soft hands

26.5 - Kaushal to Hafeez, FOUR, full toss and this time Hafeez takes full toll of it, he kneels down on one leg and sweeps it, towards the deep square leg fence, he timed it well, the ball raced away in a hurry

26.4 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, loopy delivery on the pads, Hafeez leans forward and defends it to FSL

26.3 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, low full toss outside off, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off

26.2 - Kaushal to Hafeez, 2 runs, slower through the air and wide of off, seemed like the doosra, Hafeez hangs back and guides it past the slip fielder, gets a double

26.1 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and on the pads, Hafeez watchfully turns it to the leg-side

Over: 26	1 1 0 3 0 2	PAK 83/3
Misbah 3(8)	Hafeez 36(66)	Dhammika 9-1-34-3

25.6 - Dhammika to Misbah, 2 runs, back of a length delivery wide of off, Misbah opens the face of the bat and guides it towards the third man region, gets a couple before the fielder hunts it down in the deep

25.5 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Misbah gets across slightly and pushes it to the off-side

25.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 3 runs, short and pulled away nicely, Dhammika drags his length back and offers a nice sitting up short delivery for Hafeez, who rocks back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket, Vithanage runs across and cuts it off in the deep, saves a run for his team

25.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, slightly fuller and in that corridor outside off, Hafeez defends it solidly

25.2 - Dhammika to Misbah, 1 run, short of length delivery into middle and leg, Misbah stays on the back foot and turns it past to the right of FSL, off the mark with a single

FSL in place for Misbah

25.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Hafeez goes on the back foot and nurdles it to the on-side, gets across to the other end for an easy single

Over: 25	0 1Nb 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 76/3
Misbah 0(5)	Hafeez 32(63)	Kaushal 2-0-9-0

24.6 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, floated delivery outside off, driven to mid-off off the front foot

24.5 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Misbah turns it to mid-on with soft hands

24.4 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, tossed up and around the fifth stump line, Misbah presses forward and blocks it comfortably

24.3 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, on a good length and spinning into the batsman, Misbah leans forward and blocks

24.2 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, fuller and on off, pushed back to the bowler

24.2 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no ball, 1 run, Kaushal has overstepped here, gives this one more air outside off, Hafeez pushes it with an open bat face square of the wicket, single taken

24.1 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, tossed up and just outside off, driven back to the bowler

Misbah-ul-Haq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 24	0 0 0 0 4 W	PAK 74/3
Younis Khan 6(38)	Hafeez 31(61)	Dhammika 8-1-27-3

23.6 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, out Caught by Chandimal!! Ohhhh! Younis is walking, not the kind of outing he would have expected in his 100th Test match, this wasn't that threatening a delivery though, short of length and Dhammika extracts some extra bounce as well, Younis tries to drop his gloves as he was looking to leave, the ball brushes the glove and lobs towards the keeper at a catchable height, who takes it with ease. Younis Khan c Chandimal b Dhammika 6(38) [4s-1]

Dhammika to Younis Khan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

23.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, FOUR, pitched up and in the slot, Younis times the drive to perfection, straight down the ground, no need to run for those

23.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, slightly fuller and around the fifth stump line, Younis presses forward and blocks

23.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Younis presents the full face of the bat as he defends it down the wicket

23.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Younis drives it towards short cover

23.1 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Younis gets across slightly and turns it to the on-side

The players march out to the middle. This will be a big session for both the teams. Dhammika has the ball, he has two slips and a gully in place.

Although, there was a brief moment of excitement when Mathews reviewed an lbw call. Sri Lanka though lost the review and Younis survived, but it was mighty close. Hafeez, who looked tentative earlier, got better as the session progressed. Dushmantha Chameera, the debutant, was pretty impressive and hurried the Pakistani batsmen with his pace and bounce. Dhammika, the only wicket-taker in this session, was the pick of the bowlers and bowled with good pace and intent. Things will get much more interesting post lunch. Do stay tuned!

Lunch, Day 1: Pakistan won the toss and Misbah, without any hesitation, opted to bat first. Dhammika Prasad got some movement early on and picked up the wicket of Shehzad in his second over. Azhar Ali came in and played with a carefree attitude and essayed some good looking strokes. He was adjudged caught behind when Sri Lanka opted to review the onfield decision. The third umpire had to look at the replay numerous times before he decided to overturn the onfield verdict.Younis Khan, the fifth Pakistani to play 100 Test matches, played with caution and didn't go for any risky shots.

Over: 23	Nb 0 1 0 1 4 0	PAK 70/2
Hafeez 31(61)	Younis Khan 2(32)	Kaushal 1-0-7-0

22.6 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, Kaushal gives this one air, Hafeez prods forward and defends

22.5 - Kaushal to Hafeez, FOUR, floated up from Kaushal, Hafeez uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball, he lofts it over the bowler's head and the ball runs away to the fence. Superb timing from the batsman

22.4 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 1 run, slightly flatter and wide outside off, mistimes the punch to the left of cover and they take a single

22.3 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, Kaushal bowls the straighter one and Younis gets beaten all ends up. He comes forward as he pushes at it and the ball goes past the outside edge

22.2 - Kaushal to Hafeez, 1 run, this time, Hafeez works it to mid-on and takes a quick single

22.1 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no run, floated up and just outside off, Hafeez comes forward and defends

A slip and a FSL in place

22.1 - Kaushal to Hafeez, no ball, tossed up and just outside off, Hafeez defends it off the front foot. It turns out to be a no-ball as Kaushal oversteps by a long way

T Kaushal, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over: 22	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 63/2
Younis Khan 1(30)	Hafeez 26(56)	Dushmantha Chameera 6-0-20-0

21.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, full and just outside off, driven to mid-off

21.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, bowls it slightly wide outside off, left alone

21.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, just short of good length, Younis advances, tries to go hard at it, but in the end decides to leave it

21.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, length delivery and just outside off, left alone

21.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera again offers width, Hafeez stands tall and punches it off the back foot through sweeper cover

21.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, short and wide first up from Dushmantha Chameera, Hafeez cuts it but can't beat the man at point

Dushmantha Chameera [5.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack

Over: 21	0 0 0 4L 0 0	PAK 62/2
Younis Khan 1(26)	Hafeez 25(54)	Mathews 9-4-16-0

20.6 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, length delivery and on the stumps, defended off the front foot

20.5 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, Mathews gets this to seam away from outside off, Younis leaves it

20.4 - Mathews to Younis Khan, leg byes, FOUR, back of a length delivery and drifting on the pads, Younis tries to flick and misses. It turns out to be four leg byes

20.3 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, length delivery and attacking the stumps, defends it to mid-on

20.2 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and on the stumps, defended from the crease

20.1 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Younis plays a half-hearted shot and gets beaten

Over: 20	1 0 0 0 1 0	PAK 58/2
Hafeez 25(54)	Younis Khan 1(20)	Dhammika 7-1-23-2

19.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, defended off the back foot

19.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, pitched up and on the stumps, Younis tries to drive, mistimes and sneaks a quick single to mid-on. He finally gets off the mark.

19.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, comes forward to a pitched up delivery and pushes it away into the off-side

19.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, bumper and on the stumps, Younis ducks under it easily

19.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, Younis drives it back at the bowler, Prasad tries to deflect it off his toe and it hits the stumps at the other end. Prasad appeals for a run-out, but it missed his toe by a long way there. Umpire Illingworth didn't even send it upstairs

19.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 1 run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended off the back foot

Over: 19	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 56/2
Younis Khan 0(16)	Hafeez 24(52)	Mathews 8-3-16-0

18.6 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, Younis looks to work it through the on-side, closes the bat face a little too early and gets a leading edge that rolls away towards mid-on

18.5 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and nipping back off the seam, Younis was on the front foot as he pushed at it, the ball takes the inside edge onto the pad. The slip cordon went up in appeal for an lbw, but Mathews wasn't interested as he knew there was some bat involved

18.4 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended into the off-side

18.3 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, defended towards cover off a good length delivery

18.2 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, comes forward and defends it into the off-side

18.1 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, short of length delivery, defended towards mid-on

Over: 18	4 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 56/2
Hafeez 24(52)	Younis Khan 0(10)	Dhammika 6-1-21-2

17.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, Prasad offers width, Hafeez cuts it sweetly, but can't beat the man at point

17.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, a tad fuller and just outside off, Hafeez tries to defend, the ball shapes away at the last moment and goes past the outside edge. Superb delivery from Dhammika

17.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery and attacking the stumps, Hafeez tries to flick after going across, he misses and the ball hits him on the thigh pad. The impact was also outside the line of off

17.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, Hafeez looks to play at a delivery that is in the channel outside off, before he decides to leave it at the last moment

17.2 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, left alone

17.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, FOUR, fuller and shaping away from Hafeez, Hafeez comes forward as he looks to drive, he gets a thick outside edge that runs away in the gap between the second slip and gully, the fielder at gully dived to his left but couldn't stop it. A third slip probably would have taken it with ease

Over: 17	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 52/2
Younis Khan 0(10)	Hafeez 20(46)	Mathews 7-2-16-0

16.6 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, Younis comes forward and pushes it to mid-on

16.5 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and outside off, Younis comes forward and pushes it to cover

16.4 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, length ball, Younis gets squared up as he looks to defend, the ball rolls away towards gully

16.3 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery , Younis defends it to point

16.2 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, Younis survives a close call for lbw. It was pitched on a good length and nipped back off the seam to beat the defensive shot of Younis and rapped him on the pads. Initially, it was given as not out. Sri Lanka went for the review, but despite the impact being in line, it turned out to be umpire's call on its impact with the stumps and Younis survived. It was mighty close though

Sri Lanka go up for another review and this time for an lbw. It looked pretty close. Mathews' front foot is fine, the impact is in line, but Hawk-Eye shows umpire's call on impact with the stumps as it was just clipping top of middle and leg

16.1 - Mathews to Hafeez, 1 run, on a length, Azhar pushes it to Herath at mid-on and hares down to the other end for a quick single

Over: 16	W 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 51/2
Younis Khan 0(5)	Hafeez 19(45)	Dhammika 5-1-17-2

15.6 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, Younis defends this good length delivery into the off-side

15.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and in the channel outside off, Younis lifts his bat and leaves it

15.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Younis shoulders arms

15.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Younis leaves it

15.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended off the back foot

Younis Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

15.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, out Caught by Chandimal!! Prasad has struck again for the hosts. It was pitched just short of good length delivery and nipping away from Ali, he gets opened up as he looks to defend. Sri Lanka belt out a huge appeal for caught behind as there were two sounds before the keeper collected the ball. The umpire initially thought there was no edge. However, Sri Lanka take the review and on replays it looked like the ball might have taken the edge before it brushed the trousers and the decision was overturned. The third umpire took a long time, checked a number of replays and gave the decision in favour of Sri Lanka. Azhar Ali c Chandimal b Dhammika 26(45) [4s-4]

Dhammika to Azhar Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Sri Lanka have taken a review for a caught behind decision. Prasad's front foot is fine, it seems to have flicked the back leg's pocket on the way to the keeper. However, there seemed to be two noises and that made it more difficult for the third umpire. Remember, there has to be conclusive evidence for this to be given out. Well, the umpire believes there was a faint edge before the ball brushed the trousers and umpire Illingworth overturns his decision

Dhammika Prasad [4.0-0-17-1] is back into the attack

Over: 15	0 0 0 0 1 0	PAK 51/1
Hafeez 19(45)	Azhar Ali 26(44)	Mathews 6-2-15-0

14.6 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, blocked off the front foot

14.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery and on the stumps, Azhar pushes it to mid-on with gentle hands, sees it was Herath who was fielding there and calls his partner for a quick single

14.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, Mathews bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Azhar comes forward and defends it towards cover

14.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length and in the channel outside off, Azhar covers the off stump and leaves it

14.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, another length ball around off, Azhar defends off the front foot

14.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, good length delivery and attacking the stumps, defends it into the on-side, shouts a loud 'No' for the single

Over: 14	0 4 0 Nb 1 4 0	PAK 50/1
Hafeez 19(44)	Azhar Ali 25(39)	Dushmantha Chameera 5-0-19-0

13.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, bumper and on the stumps, Hafeez ducks under it easily

13.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, FOUR, again superb balance shown by Hafeez, fuller from Chameera, Hafeez stands tall in the crease and drives it past the diving bowler on his followthrough for a boundary

13.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Azhar drops it with soft hands off the back foot and the batsmen take a quick single as the ball rolls away towards the extra cover region

13.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no ball, short of length delivery and outside off, Azhar leaves it. It turns out to be a no-ball for overstepping

13.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, bumper on the stumps, Azhar ducks under it easily

13.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, FOUR, a tad fuller from Dushmantha Chameera, Azhar shows superb balance, leans into the drive and drives it to the right of mid-off for a boundary

13.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, short of length delivery and extracts extra bounce just outside off, Azhar gets rushed into defending off the back foot

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 13	0 0 0 4 1 0	PAK 40/1
Hafeez 15(42)	Azhar Ali 20(34)	Mathews 5-2-14-0

12.6 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery and wide outside off, left alone

12.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Azhar goes across and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single

12.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, FOUR, from wide of the crease, Mathews bowls it full, Azhar leans into the drive and gets it past the diving fielder at mid-on for a boundary. Herath could have done a lot better there as he was slow to get down

12.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length and just outside off, Ali presses forward and defends

12.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, Mathews drags his length shorter, left alone

12.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery and just outside off, Azhar covers the off-stump and leaves it

Over: 12	0 0 0 0 0 2	PAK 35/1
Hafeez 15(41)	Azhar Ali 15(29)	Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-9-0

11.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, 2 runs, Chameera bowls the yorker, Hafeez digs it out and the ball bounces over the bowler's head, collects a couple of runs

11.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, fuller and attacking the stumps, pushed to mid-on

11.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, short of length delivery and in the channel outside off, Hafeez shoulders arms

11.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, length delivery and just outside off, Hafeez leaves it alone

11.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Hafeez leaves it

11.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, oops! Chameera has hit Hafeez on the helmet. It was banged in short by the bowler, Hafeez took his eyes off the ball as he tried to play the pull, he misses as the ball hurried onto him and the ball hits flush on the side of the helmet. The non-striker walks up to Hafeez, asks him whether he is fine and Hafeez looks alright

Over: 11	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 33/1
Azhar Ali 15(29)	Hafeez 13(35)	Mathews 4-2-9-0

10.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery and in the channel outside off, Azhar prods forward and defends

10.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just holding its line, left alone by Azhar

10.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, defended off the front foot

10.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, defended off the front foot

10.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery and in the corridor outside off, Ali presses forward and defends

10.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and well outside off, Azhar shoulders arms

Over: 10	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 33/1
Hafeez 13(35)	Azhar Ali 15(23)	Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-7-0

9.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, length delivery angling into Hafeez, he looks to flick and misses, gets struck high on the thigh pad

9.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and in that channel outside off, left alone

9.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, very well directed bouncer from Chameera, that hurried onto Hafeez, he was in no position on the pull, somehow, he manages to keep it on the ground. It went off his glove, could have so easily lobbed towards FSL

9.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, short of a length and shaping away from outside off, Hafeez covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

9.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Azhar stands tall and pushes it to the right of cover-point for a single

9.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a length and angling across the right-hander, left alone

Over: 9	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 32/1
Hafeez 13(31)	Azhar Ali 14(21)	Mathews 3-1-9-0

8.6 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and holding its line outside off, once again Hafeez doesn't need to play those, left alone

8.5 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, Hafeez gets a big stride forward, lifts his bat and lets it go

8.4 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller but the line is well outside off, another leave by the batsman

8.3 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Hafeez prods forward and defends it

8.2 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller and shaping away from outside off, another easy leave for the batsman

8.1 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and holding its line outside off, left alone

Angelo Mathews [2.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack

Over: 8	0 0 0 0 1 3	PAK 32/1
Hafeez 13(25)	Azhar Ali 14(21)	Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-6-0

7.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, 3 runs, cracking shot, too full and on the stumps, Hafeez uses his wrists to good effect, closes the face of the bat and whips it past mid-wicket. Another long chase for Herath, the batsmen settle for three

7.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, full and on Azhar's pads, whipped away towards long leg for a single

7.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short and holding its line outside off, Azhar doesn't need to play, left alone

7.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a good length and just outside off, Azhar prods across and defends it

7.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, the bouncer from Chameera, Azhar ducks under it and lets it go

7.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and just outside off, steered away towards gully

Over: 7	0 3Wd 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 28/1
Hafeez 10(24)	Azhar Ali 13(16)	Dhammika 4-0-17-1

6.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Hafeez leans forward and drives it towards mid-off

6.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Hafeez presses half forward and defends it

6.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Hafeez presses forward and defends it

6.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, on a length and angling into Hafeez's pads, he looks to flick and misses, rolls away off the pads towards FSL

6.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Azhar leans forward and drives it to the left of extra cover, the fielder tumbles and gets a hand onto it, keeps the batsmen down to a single

6.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 3 wides, spongy bounce for Prasad, he banged it halfway down the track. Chandimal leaps and gets a fingertip on that, the batsmen get back for the second run, called as wides

6.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and in that corridor outside off, a hint of nip back into the batsman but the line was pretty wide, left alone

Over: 6	0 0 0 Nb 0 1 0	PAK 24/1
Hafeez 10(20)	Azhar Ali 12(14)	Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-2-0

5.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Hafeez, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Hafeez covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

5.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, that's much better from Chameera, spears in the inswinging yorker, Azhar watches it all along and jams it out towards the on-side

5.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a length and shaping away from outside off, another easy leave for the batsman

5.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no ball, fuller length delivery and well outside off, another easy leave for Azhar, Chameera has overstepped though, replays suggest it's a harsh call from umpire Illingworth

5.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and in that channel outside off, Azhar doesn't need to play those, left alone

5.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a length and in that corridor outside off, Azhar covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

Three slips, a gully and a FSL in place

5.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, good pace and bounce for Chameera - on his debut, but the length is slightly short, allows Azhar to let it go through

Dushmantha Chameera, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 5	0 0 0 0 0 2	PAK 22/1
Hafeez 10(19)	Azhar Ali 11(8)	Dhammika 3-0-13-1

4.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 2 runs, on a good length and on the off-stump line, Hafeez leans forward and punches it back past the bowler, comes back for the second run as Herath runs after it

4.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, very full and just outside off, Hafeez jams his bat down and blocks it towards cover

4.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery and in that channel outside off, looking to lure Hafeez into the drive, he resists and lets it go. The ball swings further after passing the batsman

4.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, short of a length and nipping away from outside off, Hafeez covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

4.2 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Hafeez gets a good stride forward and defends it towards the off-side

4.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Hafeez leans forward and defends it with an open bat, towards gully

Over: 4	0 4 4 0 0 0	PAK 20/1
Azhar Ali 11(8)	Hafeez 8(13)	Mathews 2-0-9-0

3.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Azhar leans forward and defends it towards mid-on

3.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, much better from Mathews, tad fuller and a hint of nip back into Azhar, he was caught on the shuffle, just about gets his bat down in time and blocks

3.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, Mathews keeps it full and just outside off, punched back towards the bowler

3.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, FOUR, poor ball from Mathews, full and well down leg-side, Azhar gets inside the line and helps it on its way, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

3.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, FOUR, lovely shot, very full and on the stumps, Azhar presents the full face of the bat and punches it back past the non-striker, no need to run for those

3.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fraction full and on the stumps, Azhar shuffles across and defends it towards short mid-wicket

Over: 3	W 0 3 0 0 4	PAK 12/1
Hafeez 8(13)	Azhar Ali 3(2)	Dhammika 2-0-11-1

2.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, FOUR, first boundary of the day, leg-stump half-volley from Prasad, flicked away behind square on the on-side. Chameera gets across from fine-leg, puts in the slide but can't stop the ball from hitting the ropes

2.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Hafeez gets well forward and drives it towards mid-off

2.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, short of a good length and shaping away from outside off, left alone

2.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 3 runs, that's a nice way to get going, back of a length and on the stumps, Azhar waits on it, presents the full face of the bat and drives it past mid-on. Herath lumbers after the ball and allows the batsmen to get back for the third run

2.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, very full and just outside off, almost a half-volley length, punched towards mid-off. The fielder fumbles but the batsmen decide against a single

Azhar Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, out Caught by Sangakkara!! That's a needless shot from Shehzad, poor technique from the Pakistan opener. This was a short of a length delivery that wobbled across the right-hander, Shehzad was opened up as he looked to defend, ends up sparring at that, the thick edge is found and Sangakkara holds on, moving to his right at first slip. Sri Lanka have struck early, once again. Ahmed Shehzad c Sangakkara b Dhammika 1(3)

Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Shehzad is OUT

Over: 2	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 5/0
Hafeez 4(10)	Ahmed Shehzad 1(2)	Mathews 1-0-1-0

1.6 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, Mathews keeps it full and just outside off, Hafeez leans half-forward on the drive, gets a thick edge towards point

1.5 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller and wider outside off, Hafeez doesn't need to play at those, left alone

1.4 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, pitched up and on the stumps, Hafeez shuffles across and defends it towards the on-side

1.3 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Hafeez gets a big stride forward, lifts his bat and lets it go

Three slips and a gully for Mathews

1.2 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, on a length and just outside off, Shehzad prods forward and defends it with soft hands, calls for a quick single as the ball rolls in front of cover

1.1 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fuller length delivery and a hint of shape away from off, Shehzad leans forward and defends it with an open face towards point

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 1	0 2 0 0 0 2	PAK 4/0
Hafeez 4(6)	Ahmed Shehzad 0(0)	Dhammika 1-0-4-0

0.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 2 runs, on a good length and a hint of shape back into Hafeez, he prods forward and gets an inside edge past FSL, gets back for the second run. Encouraging first over from Prasad

0.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Hafeez gets well forward and defends it towards the off-side

0.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Hafeez prods half forward, presents the full face of the bat and defends it

0.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, that's much better from Prasad, tad fuller and in that channel outside off, draws Hafeez into the forward push and swings past his outside edge

0.2 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 2 runs, runs for Hafeez, not the most convincing of starts from Hafeez, short of a length and well outside off, he spars at that and gets it past gully for a brace

0.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, gentle loosener from Prasad, short of a length and holding its line, Hafeez covers the line, lifts his bat and lets it go. Chandimal takes it almost on first bounce

Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad are at the crease. Hafeez is on strike. Dhammika will open the attack

Dhammika to lead the bowling attack. He has three slips and a gully in place

Yasir Shah, who finished with a 6-wicket haul, led the Pakistani team off the field. He wanted the ball but the reserve umpire indicated that he would get that after the match. Sri Lanka have a good lead in their hand and now it's all up to their bowlers to trouble the Pakistan batsmen. Testing times for the Pakistan batsmen. Do stay tuned as we bring you Pakistan's response in a little while.

121.3 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, out Caught by Younis Khan!! So that will be it for Sri Lanka, Younis Khan takes a good catch, this was a flighted delivery spinning away from the batsman, Chameera kneels down and looks to slog it across the line, gets a top-edge that flies past the keeper, Younis Khan from first slip runs backwards and puts in a dive to take a well-judged catch. Dushmantha Chameera c Younis Khan b Yasir Shah 2(16)

Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

121.2 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, slower and on the stumps, Chameera drops it in front of FSL

121.1 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Chameera pushes it with soft hands

Over: 121	0 2 0 1 0 1	SL 315/9
Dushmantha Chameera 2(13)	Herath 18(35)	Junaid Khan 29-5-89-1

120.6 - Junaid Khan to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, tad fuller and on the stumps, Chameera clips it towards mid-wicket, Shehzad fumbles and allows a single

120.5 - Junaid Khan to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, bumper on the stumps, Chameera sits under it comfortably

120.4 - Junaid Khan to Herath, 1 run, Herath is living dangerously here, short again from Junaid, Herath looks to pull it over mid-on, doesn't get the elevation right, miscues it towards mid-on. Had Yasir been quicker that would have been a chance

120.3 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, short and aimed at the batsmen, Herath looks to pull it, gets a bottom edge and the ball flies towards cover-point, not far away from the fielder

120.2 - Junaid Khan to Herath, 2 runs, angled into the batsman, Herath looks to push it hard, gets a thick outside edge that flies towards the third man region, lucky runs these for Sri Lanka

120.1 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, short of length and just outside off, Herath pushes it towards cover

Over: 120	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 311/9
Dushmantha Chameera 1(11)	Herath 15(31)	Yasir Shah 41-5-96-5

119.6 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, defended solidly off the back foot to a flatter delivery

119.5 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, fuller and on off, Chameera comes forward and blocks it

119.4 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, floated delivery on the stumps, gets extra bounce on that occasion, Chameera looks to work it to the leg side, misses and the ball hits him on the pad before it lobbed to FSL, there was an appeal, but an easy call to make for the umpire

119.3 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, big turn for Yasir, tossed up and gets it turn outside off, beats the wild slog of Chameera

119.2 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Chameera comes half-forward and blocks it

119.1 - Yasir Shah to Herath, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Herath pushes it to the off-side with soft hands, gets a single

Over: 119	0 1 0 1 4 1L	SL 310/9
Herath 15(30)	Dushmantha Chameera 1(6)	Junaid Khan 28-5-86-1

118.6 - Junaid Khan to Herath, leg bye, 1 run, back of a length and angled into the stumps, Herath works it off his pads towards backward square leg, keeps the strike, given as a leg bye though

118.5 - Junaid Khan to Herath, FOUR, low full toss angling into the stumps, Herath looks to drive it through the off-side, the inside edge rolls past the leg-stump and Sri Lanka gain four useful runs

118.4 - Junaid Khan to Dushmantha Chameera, 1 run, tad fuller and just outside off, Chameera drives it towards cover, first runs in Test cricket for the youngster

Junaid Khan is not happy with the footmarks. The groundstaff are currently working on it

118.3 - Junaid Khan to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, round the wicket, on a good length and gets it to straighten outside off, Chameera feels for the ball as he tried to poke at it, is beaten comfortably

It's bright and sunny at Colombo. The players are out in the middle. How long will this last pair frustrate the Pakistan bowlers? Junaid Khan will resume. He has three slips and a gully in place.

10:03 Local Time, 04:33 GMT, 10:03 IST: Well! The rain has stopped and the covers are being peeled off. After a brief inspection, the umpires have scheduled the start of play at 10:30 local.

09:49 Local Time, 04:19 GMT, 09:49 IST: It has started raining and we might not start on the scheduled time. The entire square has been covered.

Pitch report: "Despite the overnight rain, the pitch looks still dry and spinners will surely enjoy bowling on this surface. For batsmen, it will be a tough job and playing through the line would not be a fair option. The Pakistani batsmen should show some application if they are to bat out all day" reckons Russel Arnold.

As of now, the hosts are in the driving seat and it will be hard work for the Pakistan batsmen when they come into bat. Yasir Shah, yet again, impressed with his wobbling leg-breaks and claimed a fifer for the second time in this series. It is going to be a crucial day for both sides and an outcome seems predictable by the end of this day. So are we going to witness a special knock from Younis Khan, who is playing his 100th Test match? Or, will it be the same old unpredictable Pakistan that will turn up today? A thrilling day of Test match cricket in the making. Do stay tuned for all the action, which is a few minutes away from now.

Day 3: Sri Lanka started the second day on 70/2 and things looked pretty good for a brief period. Sangakkara, who looked in sublime touch, threw his wicket away going for a needless shot. Silva, however, carried on and registered his 9th Test fifty and played with good intent. He gave good support to the skipper and ensured that Sri Lanka went past Pakistan's first innings total. For Thirimanne, Chandimal and Vithanage, it was a precious opportunity to express themselves and establish their spot in the side. However, all three youngsters exposed their lack of experience in the longer format of the game. Mathews played a battling knock while the rest of the batsmen failed to make any meaningful runs.

It has been another absorbing day's play. Sri Lanka have taken a 166-run lead with one wicket in hand. How crucial will these runs turn out to be? Can Pakistan give a better account of themselves in their second innings? Or will Sri Lanka level the series 1-1? Another cracking day awaits. Do join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..

For the visitors, Yasir generated sharp turn and bounce to cause headaches to the batsmen. He ran through the middle order, consisting of Thirimanne, Chandimal, Mathews and Vithanage and ended up with a five-for. Zulfiqar Babar gave him good support. Unfortunately, Yasir dropped a catch off Babar's bowling to give Mathews a reprieve. Yasir also took his 50th wicket in just nine Tests. He is the quickest Pakistani to reach this milestone. With Wahab Riaz not being able to take the field due to a fracture on his left hand, the spin duo had to shoulder much of the burden. Pakistan have a battle on their hands, as Sri Lanka's lead is close to 175 now. They need to play out of their skins to escape with a draw in this game.

Despite Yasir Shah taking wickets at regular intervals, Sri Lanka ended the day's play with their noses in front. For the hosts, Kaushal Silva gave a good account of himself and composed a fifty. Once Silva was dismissed, Mathews held the innings together and took them to a position of strength.

17:03 Local Time, 11:33 GMT, 17:03 IST: It has started to rain and the groundstaff are rushing in with the covers. We have just a little over 3 overs remaining for the day, might well be stumps for the day. It is indeed stumps on Day 2.

118.2 - Junaid Khan to Herath, 1 run, short and wide from Junaid, cracked away square on the off-side for a single to deep point

118.1 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, pushed towards cover

Over: 118	0 W 0 0 0 0	SL 303/9
Dushmantha Chameera 0(4)	Herath 9(26)	Yasir Shah 40-5-95-5

117.6 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, tossed up and on the pads, he looks to nudge and the ball rolls away past the keeper

117.5 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, another ripper! Pitched on off, draws Chameera forward before spinning past the outside edge. It was fractionally short though, that gave time for Chameera to hide his bat

117.4 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, Yasir drifts one into Chameera, he goes back and defends it with a straight bat

117.3 - Yasir Shah to Dushmantha Chameera, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Chameera prods half forward and defends it

Dushmantha Chameera, right handed bat, comes to the crease

117.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, out Caught by Misbah!! Five wickets for Yasir and he does the sajda! This was another lovely leg-break, pitched on off and spun away slightly, Kaushal lost his patience and looks to loft it across the line, gets a thick leading edge and back over the bowler's head. Misbah calls for the catch, runs to his right from cover and completes it. A well deserved five wicket haul for Yasir, he is all smiles. Kaushal c Misbah b Yasir Shah 18(44) [4s-2]

Yasir Shah to Kaushal, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

117.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, flighted and just outside off, Kaushal goes back and defends it

Over: 117	0 1 0 1L 0 0	SL 303/8
Herath 9(26)	Kaushal 18(42)	Junaid Khan 27-5-79-1

116.6 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, on a good length and angling across the left-hander, defended towards the off-side

Goes to round the wicket

116.5 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, defended towards the off-side

116.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal, leg byes, 1 run, on a length and angling into Kaushal, he looks to flick and misses, sneaks in a leg-bye

116.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal, no run, short of a length and angling into Kaushal, defended towards the on-side

Junaid changes to round the wicket

Hint of rain perhaps? The groundstaff are ready with the covers

116.2 - Junaid Khan to Herath, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off, pushed to the right of cover and Herath wants a quick single, beats the fielder at the bowler's end

116.1 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery and holding its line outside off, Herath gets a good stride forward and lets it go

Over: 116	0 0 0 1 1 0	SL 301/8
Kaushal 18(40)	Herath 8(22)	Yasir Shah 39-4-95-4

115.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, almost a catch to second slip! Kaushal was pushing at one that spun across him, the edge doesn't carry to the fielder

Two slips and a silly point in place

115.5 - Yasir Shah to Herath, 1 run, flighted and just outside off, Herath goes down low and sweeps it behind square on the on-side for a single

115.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, 1 run, this one is given more air, driven towards deep cover for a single, brings up SL's 300

115.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Kaushal gets a good stride forward and blocks it

115.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and spinning away from outside off, another classic leg-break from Yasir, Kaushal was prodding forward and is beaten

115.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Kaushal dabs it straight to backward point

Over: 115	0 0 0 0 2 0	SL 299/8
Herath 7(21)	Kaushal 17(35)	Junaid Khan 26-5-78-1

114.6 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, that's much better from Junaid, tad fuller and holding its line outside off, Herath was pushing at that and is beaten

114.5 - Junaid Khan to Herath, 2 runs, back of a length and well outside off, Herath stands tall and punches it square on the off-side for a brace

114.4 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, the bouncer from Junaid, Herath ducks under it and lets it go

114.3 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, on a good length and just outside off, defended with an open face towards point

114.2 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, left alone

114.1 - Junaid Khan to Herath, no run, short of a length and just outside off, Herath hops across and plays a short arm jab towards mid-on

Junaid Khan [25.0-5-76-1] is back into the attack

Two slips for Junaid

Over: 114	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 297/8
Kaushal 17(35)	Herath 5(15)	Yasir Shah 38-4-93-4

113.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, another leg-break and this went straight on, pitched outside off, draws Kaushal forward, holds its line and beats the outside edge. Kaushal was playing for the spin

113.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, beautifully bowled leg-break from Yasir, drifts in, lures Kaushal forward and turns it enough to beat the outside edge

113.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, fraction shorter and just outside off, Kaushal goes back and defends it with soft hands

113.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and spinning away from outside off, left alone

113.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and well outside off, left alone

113.1 - Yasir Shah to Herath, 1 run, Herath attempts the reverse sweep, gets a bottom edge, gets the single as the ball rolls away in front of point

Over: 113	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 296/8
Kaushal 17(30)	Herath 4(14)	Babar 32-8-82-1

112.6 - Babar to Kaushal, no run, slower and just outside off, Kaushal gets a good stride forward in defence

112.5 - Babar to Kaushal, no run, Babar gives this one more air, Kaushal lunges forward on the defensive push

112.4 - Babar to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and on Kaushal's pads, turned towards the on-side

112.3 - Babar to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Kaushal goes back and defends it with a straight bat

112.2 - Babar to Kaushal, FOUR, nicely played by Kaushal, comes down the track, gives himself room and chips it inside out over cover, the ball races away to the fence in a hurry

112.1 - Babar to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Kaushal gets well forward in defence

Zulfiqar Babar [31.0-8-78-1] is back into the attack

Over: 112	0 4 0 0 0 1	SL 292/8
Kaushal 13(24)	Herath 4(14)	Yasir Shah 37-4-92-4

111.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, 1 run, Yasir drops one short and on the stumps, whipped away to the right of mid-on for a single

111.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, pushed through by Yasir, Kaushal was pressing forward in defence, the edge was found but it drops well in front of second slip

111.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, Yasir drifts one on off, Kaushal prods forward in defence

111.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Kaushal was lunging forward and gets an inside edge towards the on-side

111.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, FOUR, that's a poor ball from Yasir, drops one short and on the stumps, pulled away over mid-wicket for a boundary

111.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and spinning away from outside off, lures Kaushal forward and zips past the outside edge

Over: 111	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 287/8
Herath 4(14)	Kaushal 8(18)	Hafeez 10-2-19-1

110.6 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, turned behind square on the on-side

110.5 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Herath presses forward and gets an inside edge towards FSL

110.4 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, this was tossed up on the leg-stump line and went with the angle, Herath was looking to sweep, missed and is struck high on the pads, the impact was just outside leg and would have been going down as well. Good call from umpire Ravi

Appeal for LBW and Pakistan want a review. Only Hafeez went up, Sarfraz wasn't convinced. Did the ball pitch in line? Is the bounce an issue? There's no inside edge there. The impact is umpire's call and was slipping down leg. Stays with the onfield call

110.3 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, slower and spinning away from outside off, Herath plays with an open face and guides it towards backward point

Mid-on goes back to long-on now

110.2 - Hafeez to Herath, FOUR, that's nicely played by Herath, comes down the track, doesn't get to the pitch but goes through with the lofted on-drive, clears mid-on and races away to the fence

110.1 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, pushed through and on Herath's pads, he looks to defend and is struck on the pads

Over: 110	0 0 0 2 2 0	SL 283/8
Kaushal 8(18)	Herath 0(8)	Yasir Shah 36-4-87-4

109.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and spinning away from outside off, left alone

109.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, 2 runs, this one is given more air by Yasir, Kaushal's eyes lit up as he saw the flight, slugs and just about manages to clear Hafeez at mid-off. he gives chase and stop the ball - just in front of the ropes. The batsmen take two

109.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, 2 runs, overpitched and well outside off, Kaushal gets a good stride forward and drives it square on the off-side for a brace

109.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and on off, Kaushal lunges forward and defends it past silly point

109.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, flighted delivery and on off, Kaushal presses well forward and defends it towards the on-side

109.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, the leg-break from Yasir, draws Kaushal forward and spins past the outside edge, Kaushal was left searching for the ball

Over: 109	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 279/8
Herath 0(8)	Kaushal 4(12)	Hafeez 9-2-15-1

108.6 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, tossed up and just outside off, blocked towards the off-side

108.5 - Hafeez to Kaushal, 1 run, slower and just outside off, Kaushal drops it in front of cover and calls for a quick single. Yasir was late to react and that allows Herath to make his ground

Hafeez changes to round the wicket

108.4 - Hafeez to Kaushal, no run, slower and on the leg-stump line, Kaushal goes back and turns it towards the on-side

108.3 - Hafeez to Kaushal, no run, this one is given more air, Kaushal gets a big stride forward and blocks

108.2 - Hafeez to Kaushal, no run, pushed through by Hafeez, Kaushal goes back and defends it with a straight bat

108.1 - Hafeez to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and well outside off, Kaushal gets well forward and pushes it towards cover-point

Over: 108	0 0 0 0 3 0	SL 278/8
Herath 0(7)	Kaushal 3(7)	Yasir Shah 35-4-83-4

107.6 - Yasir Shah to Herath, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Herath presses well forward in defence

107.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, 3 runs, uppish and safe, this was flighted on Kaushal's pads, he prodded forward and chipped it it in the air - wide of mid-wicket. Babar gives chase, Herath was lumbering slowly. Kaushal wanted a third run, Herath has to put on the skates to make his ground

107.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Kaushal prods well forward and defends it

107.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and on off, Kaushal leans well forward and blocks

107.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, slower and on off, Kaushal prods forward and defends it towards silly point

107.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Kaushal leans well forward in defence

Over: 107	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 275/8
Herath 0(6)	Kaushal 0(2)	Hafeez 8-2-14-1

106.6 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, this one is given more air, Herath lunges forward and blocks

106.5 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, flighted and on the stumps, Herath bends down low and laps it straight to short fine leg

106.4 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, tossed up and holding its line outside off, Herath goes for the slog sweep and misses

106.3 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, loud shout for LBW, but there were two noises there, replays suggest it was bat first, Herath was half forward in defence. This was pushed through quicker by Hafeez, Herath was playing down the wrong line, would have been umpire's call even if Pakistan had opted to review

106.2 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, pushed through outside off, defended with an open face

106.1 - Hafeez to Herath, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Herath prods forward and defends it

Mathews was Yasir's 50th Test victim. This is Yasir's 9th Test and he becomes the fastest Pakistan bowler to get to that landamark. Mohammad Asif, Shabbir Ahmed and Waqar Younis took 10 matches to get to 50 wickets. He's also the joint fastest Asian, with Ravichandran Ashwin

Over: 106	0 0 0 W 0 0	SL 275/8
Kaushal 0(2)	Herath 0(0)	Yasir Shah 34-4-80-4

105.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Kaushal prods forward in defence

A slip, gully, silly point and a FSL in place

105.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal, no run, tossed up and on off, Kaushal lunges forward and smothers the spin

T Kaushal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

105.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, out Lbw!! Sri Lanka have lost both settled batsmen. This was the zooter from Yasir, went on a flatter trajectory and skidded through after pitching, Mathews was caught in his crease as he shuffled across, missed and the ball struck him low on the front pad. The impact was in front of middle and was going on to crash into the stumps. Umpire Illingworth is vindicated, Sri lanka have lost their 8th wicket now. Mathews lbw b Yasir Shah 77(153) [4s-8]

Yasir Shah to Mathews, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Mathews has been given OUT LBW. He wants a review. Is there any bat on that, replays suggest NO. It has hit both pads, the front pad and then the back pad. Three REDS, Mathews is OUT

105.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, slower and just outside off, Mathews defends it towards the leg-side

105.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, pushed through by Yasir, Mathews lunges forward and blocks

105.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, cracker of a leg-break from Yasir, got this one to spin sharply across the right-hander, he prodded forward and is beaten by the spin

Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 105	0 1 1 0 1 W	SL 275/7
Dhammika 35(77)	Mathews 77(149)	Hafeez 7-1-14-1

104.6 - Hafeez to Dhammika, out Lbw!! That's a terrible judgement of length from Prasad! This was tossed up and on the stumps, Prasad opted to play the sweep, doesn't get down low and the ball hits his pads even before he could bring his bat down. The impact was in front of off, the ball would have been crashing into middle as well. Simple call for umpire Ravi. Prasad goes towards his skipper, but he knew that it was OUT, decides against a review and walks off. Much needed wicket for Pakistan, this partnership was threatening to take the match away from them. Dhammika lbw b Hafeez 35(77) [4s-4]

Hafeez to Dhammika, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Dhammika has been given OUT LBW. He is walking

104.5 - Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, flighted and drifting onto Mathews' pads, worked away behind square on the on-side for a single

104.4 - Hafeez to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews gets his bat in front of the pads and defends it

104.3 - Hafeez to Dhammika, 1 run, Prasad comes down the track, doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and drags it towards deep mid-wicket for a single

104.2 - Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, this one is given more air, worked past square leg for a single

104.1 - Hafeez to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Mathews lunges forward and defends it

A slip, leg slip and a silly mid-on for Hafeez

Over: 104	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 272/6
Dhammika 34(75)	Mathews 75(145)	Yasir Shah 33-3-80-3

103.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flatter and quicker from Yasir, Prasad jumps down the track, doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and opts to pad it away

103.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, this one is given more air, Prasad gets a big stride forward and dead bats it

103.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, Yasir drops one short and on the stumps, worked away behind square on the on-side for a single

103.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and well outside off, Mathews lunges well forward and smothers the spin

103.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, this one is given more air, Mathews lunges forward defensively

103.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, Yasir drops one short and well outside off, Mathews makes room for the cut and mistimes it towards the off-side

Over: 103	1L 0 1 1 0 1	SL 271/6
Mathews 74(141)	Dhammika 34(73)	Hafeez 6-1-11-0

102.6 - Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, this one is given more air, nudged away behind square on the on-side for a single

102.5 - Hafeez to Mathews, no run, slower and just outside off, Mathews lunges forward and defends it towards silly mid-wicket

102.4 - Hafeez to Dhammika, 1 run, pushed through and on Prasad's pads, nudged away behind square on the on-side for a single

102.3 - Hafeez to Mathews, 1 run, flighted delivery and on off, Mathews comes down the track and drives it to long-on, for a single

102.2 - Hafeez to Mathews, no run, slower and just outside off, Mathews prods across in defence

102.1 - Hafeez to Dhammika, leg byes, 1 run, tossed up and spinning into Prasad's pads, he looks to defend and misses, the ball rolls away behind square on the on-side for a leg-bye

Hafeez is back.. A slip and a FSL in place

Over: 102	0 4 0 1 0 0	SL 267/6
Mathews 72(137)	Dhammika 33(71)	Yasir Shah 32-3-79-3

101.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, this one is given more air, Mathews gets well forward and defends it

Just a slip and a FSL for Mathews

101.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Mathews goes back and defends it

Back to over the wicket

101.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, 1 run, flighted and turning away from outside off, Prasad pushes at that and gets a thcik edge behind point for a single

101.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, appeal for a caught behind as Prasad went for the sweep and missed, but there was no bat on that

Yasir changes to round the wicket

101.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, FOUR, that's freebie from Yasir, offers a juicy full toss, the attempted wrong 'un going wrong, swung away over mid-on for a one-bounce boundary, the partnership is worth 64 runs and there are some worries on the faces of the Pakistan fielders

101.1 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted and just outside off, Prasad goes back and defends it

A slip, FSL and a silly point in place

Over: 101	0 0 0 0 4 1	SL 262/6
Dhammika 28(67)	Mathews 72(135)	Babar 31-8-78-1

100.6 - Babar to Dhammika, 1 run, Babar drifts one onto Prasad's pads, nudged away behind square on the on-side for a single

100.5 - Babar to Dhammika, FOUR, lovely shot, this one is given more air, Prasad shimmies down the track, makes room as he did so and lofts it cleanly over mid-off, races away to the fence in a jiffy

100.4 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Prasad presses across and pushes it with a straight bat towards short cover

100.3 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, pushed through by Babar, Prasad goes deep into his crease and defends it with an angled bat

100.2 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, Babar drifts one into Prasad, he goes back in his crease and defends it with a straight bat

100.1 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Prasad prods half forward and blocks

Over: 100	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 257/6
Mathews 72(135)	Dhammika 23(61)	Yasir Shah 31-3-74-3

99.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, slower and just outside off, pushed back towards the bowler

99.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, this one is given more air, Mathews gets a big stride forward and blocks

99.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, 1 run, the wrong 'un from Yasir, Prasad goes back and nudges it to the left of short mid-wicket

99.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, slower and just outside off, Prasad presses well forward and defends it

99.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, slower and just outside off, Prasad punches uppishly and in the air, it goes to the left of the bowler and drops well in front of the man at mid-off

99.1 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, gets well forward and defends it

Over: 99	0 0 1 0 1 0	SL 256/6
Mathews 72(133)	Dhammika 22(57)	Babar 30-8-73-1

98.6 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended back towards the bowler

98.5 - Babar to Dhammika, 1 run, pushed through by Babar, Prasad looks to defend and gets an inside edge towards mid-on, scampers across for a quick single

98.4 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, Babar gives this one plenty of air, blocked back towards the bowler

98.3 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews comes down the track to a well flighted delivery and eases it down towards long-on for a single

98.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, this one is given more air, Mathews gets well forward and defends it

98.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, left alone

Over: 98	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 254/6
Dhammika 21(55)	Mathews 71(129)	Yasir Shah 30-3-73-3

97.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted and on off, Prasad gets well forward in defence

97.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, slower and wider from Yasir, defended back towards the bowler. He takes it very casually and allows the ball to pop through, the man behind him (Azhar) wasn't watching and the ball rolls away towards long-off

97.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, pushed through flatter and on off, Mathews lunges forward to cover for the spin, gets a soft edge towards the off-side

97.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews lunges forward and offers a straight bat in defence

97.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews gets half-forward and defends it

97.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, very full and just outside off, Mathews digs it out back towards the bowler

Over: 97	0 0 0 0 4 1	SL 253/6
Mathews 70(124)	Dhammika 21(54)	Babar 29-8-71-1

96.6 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, slower and wider from Babar, driven down towards long-off for a single

96.5 - Babar to Mathews, FOUR, good use of the feet from Mathews, shimmies down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and whips it against the spin, gets it past square leg and the ball races away to the fence

96.4 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on the leg-stump line, Mathews gets well forward and defends it

96.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, slower and just outside off, Mathews lunges forward defensively

96.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, this one is given more air, Mathews gets well forward and defends it

96.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on off, defended back towards the bowler

Zulfiqar Babar [28.0-8-66-1] is back into the attack

Over: 96	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 248/6
Dhammika 21(54)	Mathews 65(118)	Yasir Shah 29-3-72-3

95.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, quicker and hint of turn away from the batsman, left alone

95.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Dhammika stays on the back foot and defends it solidly

95.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, tossed up on off, Dhammika leans forward and blocks

95.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, fuller and turning away, beats the ambitious drive of Dhammika

95.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted delivery and on the stumps, Prasad goes back and offers a straight bat in defence

95.1 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, tossed up just outside off and spinning away, Prasad plays inside the line and lets it go

Over: 95	1 0 0 0 0 1	SL 248/6
Dhammika 21(48)	Mathews 65(118)	Junaid Khan 25-5-76-1

94.6 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, 1 run, tad fuller and just outside off, driven to the right of mid-off, Prasad calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

94.5 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, short and wide from Junaid, Prasad looks to cut and toe-ends it towards mid-off

94.4 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, on a good length and just outside off, blocked back towards the bowler

94.3 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, another slash and a miss from Prasad, this was full and wide from Junaid, seams away after hitting the deck, Prasad frails at that and is beaten. There was a noise, but the ball wasn't anywhere close to the bat

94.2 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, on a length and just outside off, Prasad stays behind the line and defends it towards the off-side

94.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, short of a good length and holding its line outside off, Mathews plays with an angled bat and steers it backward of square on the off-side

Over: 94	0 0 1 0 0 0	SL 246/6
Dhammika 20(43)	Mathews 64(117)	Yasir Shah 28-2-72-3

93.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, tossed up and spinning away from outside off, Prasad gets a big stride forward and lets it go

The sun is out now

93.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, the wrong 'un from Yasir, but it's pretty short, Prasad goes back and defends it with a straight bat

93.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, pushed through flatter and quicker, but the line is well outside off, left alone

93.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, Yasir gives this one plenty of air, worked away towards long-on for a single

93.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Mathews leans forward and defends it towards the off-side

93.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and well outside off, Mathews lunges forward and defends

A thick dark cloud is moving towards the ground. The sun has gone down as well. The groundstaff don't look too worried though.

Over: 93	1 4 0 0 0 0	SL 245/6
Dhammika 20(40)	Mathews 63(114)	Junaid Khan 24-5-74-1

92.6 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, on a good length and just outside off, blocked back towards the bowler

92.5 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, that's very loose from Prasad, this was full and well outside off, looking to tease Prasad into the drive, he can't resist, the head went one way and the bat the other, ends up swinging and missing

92.4 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Prasad gets half forward and defends it towards mid-off

92.3 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, fuller length delivery and anggling into Prasad's pads, he prods across and defends it towards mid-on

92.2 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, FOUR, Prasad is teasing the fielders but this was played very well, width on offer from Junaid, Prasad throws his bat at that and sends it flying past gully, no need to run for those

92.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, short of a length and angling into the right-hander, worked away past square leg for a single

Over: 92	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 240/6
Dhammika 16(35)	Mathews 62(113)	Yasir Shah 27-2-71-3

91.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, lovely leg-break from Yasir, he tossed it up further, drew Prasad into the ambitious drive and beats his outside edge. Oohs and Aahs from the close-in fielders

91.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Prasad gets a big stride forward and blocks

91.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, this one is given more air, Prasad lunges forward and smothers the spin

91.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, Yasir drifts one on off, Prasad gets half forward and defends it with a straight bat

91.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, pushed through by Yasir, Prasad prods forward and gets an inside edge past FSL

91.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up and on the stumps, Mathews works it behind square on the on-side for a single

A slip and a FSL in place

Yasir will resume from the other end..

Over: 91	Wd 0 0 2 1 3 1	SL 239/6
Mathews 61(112)	Dhammika 16(30)	Junaid Khan 23-5-69-1

90.6 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, short of a length and angling into Mathews' hips, tucked away past square leg for a single. That brings up the 100-run lead for SL, can prove to be matchwinning

90.5 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, 3 runs, Prasad gets away with one! This was short and just outside off, Prasad gets on top of the bounce and looks to steer it behind square on the off-side. He didn't get hold of the shot, it went in the air but just wide of the diving backward point fielder

90.4 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, Junaid has two men in the deep for the pull, but his bouncers haven't tested Mathews as yet, he swivels across, rolls his wrists and pulls it behind square on the on-side for a run

90.3 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 2 runs, Junaid bangs one short and just outside off, he doesn't have the pace to trouble Mathews though, the right-hander doesn't get hold of the pull, manages a couple as the ball rolls away in front of square on the on-side

90.2 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length and well outside off, Mathews stays behind the line and pushes it towards mid-off

90.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, short of a length and holding its line outside off, Mathews pushes away from his body and gets an inside edge back towards the bowler

90.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, wide, the bouncer first up, but it's way too short and too high, called as a wide

Junaid Khan will resume after tea.. He will bowl from round the wicket, two slips and a gully in place

Welcome back.. Pakistan have taken wickets at regular intervals to keep themselves in the hunt. But Angelo Mathews is looking solid and the Sri Lankan captain will look to boost this lead further..

Mathews too could have been dismissed, but Yasir dropped the catch off Babar's bowling. Pakistan will go into the tea break with a lot more to cheer about. However, they need to clean up Sri Lanka's lower order as quickly as possible to keep the hosts' lead in check. For Sri Lanka, they will hope that Mathews can continue to play with a calm head on his shoulders.

Yasir Shah picked up key wickets in the second session to keep the visitors in the game. For most part of the session, Kasuhal Silva and Angelo Mathews kept Pakistan's spinners at bay. However, due to a terrible mix up, Silva was run-out. It opened up the floodgates for Pakistan as Chandimal and Vithanage lost their wickets to Yasir in quick succession. In fact, Vithanage gifted his wicket away on a platter by attempting a reverse sweep.

That will be tea on day 2.

Over: 90	0 2 0 0 0 0	SL 231/6
Dhammika 13(29)	Mathews 57(107)	Yasir Shah 26-2-70-3

89.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, short and slightly wide from Yasir Shah, Prasad rocks on the back foot and punches it straight to cover

89.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Prasad leans forward and blocks it solidly

89.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, quicker and just outside off, Prasad comes forward and blocks

89.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, short and wide, Prasad cuts it straight to backward point

89.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, 2 runs, short and outside off, Prasad drives it through cover

89.1 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, slower and on the stumps, Prasad lunges forward and presents the full face of the bat as he blocks it

Yasir Shah [25.0-2-68-3] is back into the attack

Over: 89	0 0 1 0 1 4	SL 229/6
Mathews 57(107)	Dhammika 11(23)	Junaid Khan 22-5-61-1

88.6 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, FOUR, brave shot from the skipper, Mathews advances and lifts it over the bowler's head, he feels more confident about Dhammika now, so looks like he is going to play his shots

88.5 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, 1 run, fuller and outside off, Prasad pushes it gently towards cover, gets across to the other end for an easy single

88.4 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, on a length and around middle and off, Dhammika watches the ball carefully and defends it

88.3 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, on a good length and on the stumps, Mathews works it towards mid-wicket

88.2 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, bumper down leg, Mathews was shaping for the pull, the bumper was too high to reach out though

88.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, over the wicket comes Junaid, tad fuller and outside off, Mathews drives it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-on

Over: 88	1 0 2 0 2 0	SL 223/6
Dhammika 10(21)	Mathews 52(103)	Babar 28-8-66-1

87.6 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, drifted on off, pushed towards cover

87.5 - Babar to Dhammika, 2 runs, short and just outside off, Prasad goes on the back foot and cuts it hard through covers, Hafeez gives the chase and keeps it down to two

87.4 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, on middle and leg, Prasad turns it to the right of FSL

87.3 - Babar to Dhammika, 2 runs, short and outside off, Prasad sits on the back foot and punches it wide of diving Misbah at cover, gets a double

87.2 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, slower and on the stumps, Prasad prods forward and defends it

87.1 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up delivery down leg, Mathews glances it towards fine leg, easy single taken

Over: 87	0 0 1 0 1 0	SL 218/6
Dhammika 6(16)	Mathews 51(102)	Junaid Khan 21-5-55-1

86.6 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, length delivery just wide of off, Prasad blocks it solidly

86.5 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, length delivery on middle and off, Mathews works it towards mid-wicket, gets an easy single

Junaid Khan goes over the wicket

86.4 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, round the wicket, pitches it on a back of a length and delivers it around the fifth stump line, Mathews gets across slightly and defends it back to the bowler

86.3 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, 1 run, short of length and splaying into the pads, Prasad tucks it off his pads, gets a single as the ball rolls away to the fine leg fielder

86.2 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, back of a length and on the stumps, Prasad turns it gently, towards the short leg fielder

86.1 - Junaid Khan to Dhammika, no run, poor first delivery from Junaid Khan, he delivers it down leg after hitting on a back of a length, Prasad looks to glance it fine but misses

Junaid Khan [20.0-5-53-1] is back into the attack

Junaid is back and is ready to bowl, he has three slips and a gully in place

Over: 86	0 0 1 0 1 0	SL 216/6
Mathews 50(100)	Dhammika 5(12)	Babar 27-8-61-1

85.6 - Babar to Mathews, no run, ohhh! It almost hit the off-stump, this was a flighted delivery and just outside off, Mathews looks to defend it, he gets an inside edge onto the pad that rolls just a few inches away from the off-stump, lot of excitement from the keeper and close-in fielders

85.5 - Babar to Dhammika, 1 run, tad quicker and just outside off, Prasad drives gently towards cover, gets across to the other end for a single

85.4 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, tossed up just outside off, pushed to point with soft hands

85.3 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, that will be fifty for the Sri Lankan skipper and it will be his 23rd in Test match cricket, he gets there with a cut towards backward point, where Shehzad fumbles and allows Mathews to sneak through for a single

85.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, slower through the air and outside off, Mathews lunges forward and defends it

85.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, gives this one more air outside off, Mathews stays inside the line and lets it go

The new ball has been finally taken.

Over: 85	0 0 0 1 4 0	SL 214/6
Dhammika 4(10)	Mathews 49(96)	Yasir Shah 25-2-68-3

84.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, tad fuller and on off, draws Prasad forward and forces him to block

84.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, FOUR, tossed up and Prasad had enough width to drive, he leans forward and drives it on the full through cover, handy runs these for Sri Lanka

84.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, drifted on middle and off, Mathews wrists it towards wide of mid-on and gets across to the other end

84.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Mathews defends it with a straight bat

84.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flatter on middle and leg, Mathews turns it to FSL

84.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, short and just outside off, Mathews goes on the back foot and cuts it towards point, where the fielder dives and saves

Over: 84	0 0 0 0 4 1	SL 209/6
Mathews 48(92)	Dhammika 0(8)	Babar 26-8-59-1

83.6 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews drives it to the right of the bowler, who fails to prevent the single

83.5 - Babar to Mathews, FOUR, short and gets punished, Mathews rocks back to this short delivery and pulls it hard through mid-wicket, no need to run for those

83.4 - Babar to Mathews, no run, slightly short and wide, Mathews looks to guide it towards backward point, can't beat the fielder. After completing the shot Mathews cap flew in the air and landed just right behind the off-stump

83.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Mathews turns it to short mid-wicket

83.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, flatter and just outside off, Mathews pushes it back to the bowler

83.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up on off, defended back to the bowler

Over: 83	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 204/6
Dhammika 0(8)	Mathews 43(86)	Yasir Shah 24-2-63-3

82.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, short and slightly wide, Prasad goes back and cuts, can't beat the diving Hafeez at backward point

82.5 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, fuller and just outside off, Prasad pushes it past silly point

82.4 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, flighted delivery on off, Prasad comes forward and blocks it to silly point

82.3 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, down leg, Prasad flicks and misses

82.2 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, brilliant leg break from Yasir Shah, Prasad came forward to defend, the ball spun sharply and Prasad is beaten all ends up

82.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, short and wide of off, pushed to cover

Over: 82	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 203/6
Dhammika 0(3)	Mathews 42(85)	Babar 25-8-54-1

81.6 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, floated on middle and leg, Prasad defends it off the back foot towards short mid-wicket

81.5 - Babar to Dhammika, no run, quicker and on off, Prasad presses forward and pushes it it to the off-side

81.4 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, fuller and straighter from Babar, Mathews comes down the track and drives it wide of diving mid-on fielder, fielder fumbles and allows the duo to sneak a single

81.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, floated around off, blocked off the front foot

81.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up outside off, Mathews comes forward and blocks

81.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, turned to FSL

Over: 81	0 2 0 1 W 0	SL 202/6
Dhammika 0(1)	Mathews 41(81)	Yasir Shah 23-2-62-3

80.6 - Yasir Shah to Dhammika, no run, this was full and on the pads, Prasad leans forward to block, it looked like he got an inside edge on the pad, struck low on the pad, the close-in fielders and the keeper was confident, so Misbah, went for the review, but in vain. One angle on the replays showed he got an inside edge but the other angle showed it may have been pad first, so in the end the right call was made as it was too close to call. Inconclusive and Reiffel upheld the original decision

A review for lbw from Pakistan, Dhammika is the man in question, Yasir's front foot is fine, the ball hits Dhammika low on the pad, it looks like the batsman got an inside edge, or was it the bat hitting the pad? The third umpire is having a long long look, numerous replays displayed but Paul Reiffel doesn't seem to find conclusive evidence, so it is a "NOT OUT" and Misbah isn't that pleased as he walks to the onfield umpire and has a brief chat

Dhammika Prasad, right handed bat, comes to the crease

80.5 - Yasir Shah to Kithuruwan Vithanage, out Bowled!! This is reckless stuff from the home team, the skipper is battling out at the other end and all that you needed to do is just to offer the strike, but Sri Lankan batsmen are finding some innovative ways to get out here, this was tossed up and on the stumps, Vithanage attempts a reverse sweep without balance, he is nowhere near to the pitch of the ball, misses the ball completely and is knocked over, Marvan Atapattu doesn't seem pleased with the way things are going. Kithuruwan Vithanage b Yasir Shah 3(6)

Yasir Shah to Kithuruwan Vithanage, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

80.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, on middle and leg, Mathews tunrs it behind square on the on-side, for a single

80.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews defends it off the front foot

80.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 2 runs, touch fuller and on the stumps, Mathews whips it through mid-wicket, gets a double and also brings up the 200 for Sri Lanka

80.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews leans forward and blocks it

The second new ball is available now but Yasir Shah is continuing with the old ball

Over: 80	1 0 0 0 1 0	SL 199/5
Kithuruwan Vithanage 3(5)	Mathews 38(77)	Babar 24-8-53-1

79.6 - Babar to Kithuruwan Vithanage, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended back to the bowler

79.5 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up from Babar, Mathews wrists it to long-on for a single

79.4 - Babar to Mathews, no run, Mathews comes up with a forward defence to FSL

79.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, this one is dragged a bit short by Babar, Mathews waits for it and punches it to point

79.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, floated up, gets a bit of drift, Mathews defends it off the front foot

79.1 - Babar to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1 run, floated up and just outside off, Vithanage punches it to long on

Over: 79	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 197/5
Mathews 37(73)	Kithuruwan Vithanage 2(3)	Yasir Shah 22-2-59-2

78.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, quicker delivery from Yasir Shah, Mathews defends it off the front foot

78.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, this time, Mathews turns a tossed up delivery to FSL

78.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, Yasir Shah gets a bit of drift on this delivery, Mathews defends it off the front foot

78.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, floated up and just outside off, Mathews with his bat and pad tucked together comes forward to defend

78.2 - Yasir Shah to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1 run, this time, it stays low, Vithanage goes back in the crease and tucks it to deep square leg for a single

78.1 - Yasir Shah to Kithuruwan Vithanage, from around the wicket, Yasir Shah tosses it up and bowls it outside off, Vithanage pads it away to FSL

Over: 78	1 1 0 0 0 0	SL 196/5
Mathews 37(69)	Kithuruwan Vithanage 1(1)	Babar 23-8-51-1

77.6 - Babar to Mathews, no run, forward defence from Mathews with his bat and pad tucked together to a tossed up delivery from Babar

77.5 - Babar to Mathews, no run, just outside off and Babar gives it air, Mathews defends it off the front foot

77.4 - Babar to Mathews, no run, again Mathews gets a good stride forward to defend a floated up delivery on the front foot

77.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, floated up and just outside off, Mathews gets a stride forward and defends

77.2 - Babar to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1 run, from over the wicket, Babar drags his length a bit, Vithanage goes back in the crease and tucks it to fine leg

77.1 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, driven to mid-on by Mathews

Kithuruwan Vithanage, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 77	1 0 1 0 1 W	SL 194/5
Chandimal 1(5)	Mathews 36(64)	Yasir Shah 21-2-58-2

76.6 - Yasir Shah to Chandimal, out Bowled!! Chandimal takes the long walk back to the pavilion! He came down the track, tried to play against the spin of a tossed up delivery, played all around it, almost yorked himself and could only hear the death rattle. He lost focus there to a straighter one from Yasir. Chandimal b Yasir Shah 1(5)

Yasir Shah to Chandimal, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

76.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews punches it back to the bowler, who fumbles and they take a single

76.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, Mathews presses forward and defends

76.3 - Yasir Shah to Chandimal, 1 run, this time, Chandimal flicks a tossed up delivery to mid-wicket for a single

76.2 - Yasir Shah to Chandimal, no run, this time Chandimal presses forward and tries to defend, it goes off the outer half of the bat, wide of second slip

76.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, short and wide outside off, cuts it off the back foot to point and quick single taken

Over: 76	0 0 0 W 0 0	SL 191/4
Chandimal 0(2)	Mathews 34(61)	Babar 22-8-49-1

75.6 - Babar to Chandimal, no run, slightly quicker by Babar, Chandimal presses forward and defends

75.5 - Babar to Chandimal, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended off the back foot by Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

75.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, out Kaushal Silva Run Out!! Bad running between the wickets by Silva leads to his run out. Silva advances down the track and drives it to Yasir at mid-on, who throws it back to Sarfraz and the keeper does the rest. Unfortunately, Mathews didn't respond to the call and that resulted in the run out of Silva. Silva also slipped while going back to the striker's end. Silva was near Mathews and he was the one who was looking for the single. Terrible call from Silva. Gift of a wicket for Pakistan. Kaushal Silva run out (Yasir Shah/Sarfraz Ahmed) 80(218) [4s-10]

Babar to Kaushal Silva, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

75.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up on the stumps, forward defence by Silva

75.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, forward defence by Silva off a full ball

75.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva came down the track and drove it uppishly, the ball just drops short of the diving Misbah at cover, there was a lot of excitement from the close-in fielders as the ball went in the air, Misbah attempted a dive to his left but the ball just drops short, good attempt from the skipper though

Over: 75	0 0 0 0 0 1	SL 191/3
Kaushal Silva 80(214)	Mathews 34(61)	Yasir Shah 20-2-55-1

74.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva gets forward and drives it to long-off

74.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated on the stumps and forward defence by Silva

74.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva uses his feet and drives it back to the bowler

74.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, short and down leg, tucked to short fine leg

74.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, turn and bounce from Yasir Shah. The batsman was shouldering arms, it flicked the bat and then the glove and just rolled past leg-stump

74.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, punched to point by Silva

Over: 74	0 0 0 0 1 2	SL 190/3
Mathews 34(61)	Kaushal Silva 79(208)	Babar 21-7-49-1

73.6 - Babar to Mathews, 2 runs, dropped! Yasir gets into a tangle and drops the catch at mid-on. Mathews came down the track and tries to whip it away, gets a leading edge and it went to Yasir who makes a mess out of it. He ran to his left at mid-on, got both hands, but takes his eyes off the ball and spills the catch. Mathews uttered an expletive after completing the shot and put his head down. He knew he was gone but luckily survives due to Yasir's miss. That is a bad drop. A couple of members in the Pakistan team can't believe it

73.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva advances down the wicket and drives it back to the bowler. However, the bowler while trying to field, kicked the ball away and they take a single

73.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, Babar bowls it more on middle and leg-stump, Silva defends it off the back foot

73.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, this time, Silva prods forward and defends confidently

73.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, turned to short mid-wicket by Silva

73.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and outside off, Silva uses his feet and drives it to point

Over: 73	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 187/3
Mathews 32(60)	Kaushal Silva 78(203)	Yasir Shah 19-2-54-1

72.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, Mathews turns a tossed up delivery from Yasir Shah to FSL

72.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up from Yasir Shah. Forward defence from Mathews

72.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, Yasir bowls it outside leg, left alone

72.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, floated up and on a leg-stump line. Forward defence from Mathews

72.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, FOUR, Superb improvisation from Mathews! He brings out the reverse sweep to counter the around the wicket tactic from Yasir and essays a boundary through backward point. It was pitched well outside leg so Mathews has to get the credit for that shot

72.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, from around the wicket, Yasir bowls it on a leg-stump line, Mathews flicks it to mid-wicket

Over: 72	0 0 0 0 0 1	SL 183/3
Mathews 28(54)	Kaushal Silva 78(203)	Babar 20-7-46-1

71.6 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, to long on, Babar drags his length shorter, Mathews goes back in the crease and punches it to long on

71.5 - Babar to Mathews, no run, on the off-stump line, defended off the back foot

71.4 - Babar to Mathews, no run, floated up from Babar and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Mathews

71.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, this time, Mathews advances to smother the spin, but can't get to the pitch of the ball and as a result, defends it

71.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, floated up and slightly outside off, Mathews presses forward and defends

71.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Mathews

Over: 71	0 1 0 0 1 0	SL 182/3
Kaushal Silva 78(203)	Mathews 27(48)	Yasir Shah 18-2-50-1

70.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and more on middle and leg line. Defended off the front foot by Silva

70.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews comes forward and flicks it wide of mid-on

70.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, from wide of the crease, Yasir Shah bowls it on a leg-stump line, left alone by Mathews

70.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, from wide of the crease, Yasir Shah bowls it on middle and leg line, defended off the front foot by Mathews

70.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva presses forward to defend, gets an inside edge to backward square leg

70.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and down leg, clipped to short fine

Yasir Shah [17.0-2-48-1] is back into the attack

Junaid is off the field. Getting treatment on his finger.

Over: 70	0 1 0 4 4B 1	SL 180/3
Kaushal Silva 77(200)	Mathews 26(45)	Babar 19-7-45-1

69.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, tossed up delivery from Babar. Silva uses his feet and flicks it to mid-wicket

69.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, byes, FOUR, a tossed up delivery that goes all wrong for Babar as it goes down leg. To make it worse, Sarfraz the wicket-keeper can't take it down leg and it runs away for four byes

69.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, this time, Silva uses his feet to take a tossed up delivery on the half-volley and drives it through deep extra cover for a boundary. Superb timing and placement

69.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated up, gets a bit of drift but it is well outside off, left alone

69.2 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, straying down leg from Babar, Mathews clips it to backward square leg

69.1 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, forward defence by Mathews

Over: 69	0 0 0 0 0 2	SL 170/3
Kaushal Silva 72(196)	Mathews 25(43)	Junaid Khan 20-5-53-1

68.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, Oops! hesitation while running between the wickets. Thankfully, for the hosts, Mathews has just made it at the non-striker's end. It was a full delivery and slightly straying down leg, Silva flicks it to mid-wicket, Silva called for a second run, Yasir hunts it down and throws it at the non-striker's end, but the throw was not strong and Mathews made it back to the crease by stretching and sliding his bat in. Replay showed that the batsmen nearly collided with each other while running the second run

68.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery and going down leg, Silva tries to flick and misses

68.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, Junaid Khan bangs it short and on the stumps, Silva gets under it easily

68.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, from over the wicket, Junaid Khan bowls it full and just outside off, Silva tries to essay the square drive, but hits it straight to backward point

68.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, full and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Silva

68.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, defended by Silva

Over: 68	1 0 0 1 0 1L	SL 168/3
Kaushal Silva 70(190)	Mathews 25(43)	Babar 18-7-39-1

67.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, leg byes, 1 run, Silva tries to flick, misses and it turns out to be a leg-bye to fine leg

67.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated up and on the stumps, defended to mid-on

67.4 - Babar to Mathews, 1 run, this time, Mathews advances down the track to smother the spin, gets an inside edge that goes past the short leg fielder

67.3 - Babar to Mathews, no run, Babar gives it air and it is just outside off, defended off the front foot

67.2 - Babar to Mathews, no run, tossed up and more on middle and leg line, Mathews prods forward and defends

67.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, floats it up and slightly straying down leg, Silva clips it to mid wicket

Zulfiqar Babar [17.0-7-37-1] is back into the attack

Over: 67	0 0 2 0 4 0	SL 165/3
Mathews 24(40)	Kaushal Silva 69(187)	Junaid Khan 19-5-51-1

66.6 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, defended to backward point

66.5 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, FOUR, this time Junaid drags his length back, gets it to straighten after pitching, Mathews gets half forward and pushes at it, gets a thick outside edge and it runs away through the vacant third slip for a boundary

66.4 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, full and outside off, left alone by Mathews

66.3 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 2 runs, this time, Junaid bangs it short and down leg, Mathews tries to pull, can't keep it down, luckily for him it doesn't go straight to the fielder at fine leg. Babar though keeps it down to two

66.2 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and in the channel outside off, defended off the back foot by Mathews

66.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended by Mathews

Over: 66	0 4 0 1 0 4	SL 159/3
Kaushal Silva 69(187)	Mathews 18(34)	Yasir Shah 17-2-48-1

65.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, Yasir drags it short and outside off, Silva goes back in the crease and cuts it late to third man for a boundary. Silva is reading the length well

65.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, this time, Silva uses his feet to smother the spin, he drives it back to the bowler. Yasir has a shy at the stumps, it hits Silva on the back. Yasir apologises

65.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, agains Yasir bowls it down leg, Mathews uses the crease and tucks it to backward square leg

65.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, this time, Yasir bowls it down leg, Mathews tries to flick, misses

65.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, FOUR, very short from Yasir Shah, Mathews rocks back quickly to pull it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Poor delivery from Yasir

65.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews defends it off the front foot

Over: 65	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 150/3
Kaushal Silva 65(185)	Mathews 13(30)	Junaid Khan 18-5-45-1

64.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller and just outside off, Silva comes forward and defends it to backward point

64.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower ball from Junaid, Silva presses forward and defends

64.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, full and just outside off, Silva drives it to mid-off

64.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Silva presses forward and defends it in front of square on the off-side

64.2 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, 1 run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Mathews flicks it to deep square leg

64.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, from around the wicket, Junaid bowls it fullish, Mathews drives off the front foot

Over: 64	1 0 0 0 1 0	SL 149/3
Kaushal Silva 65(181)	Mathews 12(28)	Yasir Shah 16-2-39-1

63.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Silva prods forward and defends

63.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, Yasir Shah tosses it up, Mathews advances and tries to loft it over long-on, gets a thick inside edge and it flies to deep backward square leg

63.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flatter and on the stumps, defended from the crease. He handled the bounce well there

63.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, short and wide, punched to cover

63.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flat on the stumps, Mathews went back to flick, misses and got hit on the thigh

63.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, short on the stumps, Silva goes back in the crease and pulls it to deep backward square leg

Over: 63	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 147/3
Mathews 11(24)	Kaushal Silva 64(179)	Junaid Khan 17-5-44-1

62.6 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Mathews presses forward and defends

62.5 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and it straightens after pitching, Mathews tries to defend, gets an inside edge and luckily for him it doesn't roll back onto the stumps

62.4 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, full and just outside off, Mathews mistimes the drive to mid-off

62.3 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and angles in and then straightens, Mathews pushes at it and is beaten outside off

62.2 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Mathews drives it to cover. He mistimed it

62.1 - Junaid Khan to Mathews, no run, from around the wicket Junaid Khan bowls it on a back of a length, defended off the back foot

Junaid will start the proceedings with two slips and a gully in place.

Welcome back for the post-lunch session. Pakistan have their work cut out as the hosts are already in the lead and Kaushal Silva is in good touch.

We will back shortly to offer you many more interesting moments in this Test match. Do stay tuned!

As Pakistan were dismissed for a paltry total in the first innings, they have their work cut out to come back into the game. To make it worse for them, Wahab Riaz was hit on his bowling hand on day 1 by Chameera and has been ruled out for three weeks with a fracture.

Kaushal Silva's determined effort helped Sri Lanka to gain ascendancy in the first session. For the visitors, Yasir Shah extracted turn and bounce and picked up the wicket of Thirimanne. It was Silva and Kumar Sangakkara, who blunted the opposition ranks by showing solid defence and took a heavy toll of any loose ball on offer. However, the southpaw threw his wicket away by getting out to Zulfiqar Babar. Sri Lanka though, are already in the lead and with Silva still at the crease, they will be pleased with their efforts.

So, that will be lunch on day 2.

Over: 62	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 147/3
Kaushal Silva 64(179)	Mathews 11(18)	Yasir Shah 15-2-37-1

61.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower and on the off-stump line, Silva leans on the front foot and blocks it

61.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Silva pushes it to slilly point off the front foot

61.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, drifted wide of off, Silva shoulders arms at it

61.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, touch quicker and on the stumps, Silva lunges forward and blocks it

61.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 1 run, gives this one more air outside off, Mathews drives it through the line towards long-off, gets a single

61.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, short and just outside off, punched straight to mid-off

Yasir Shah [14.0-2-36-1] is back into the attack

This will be the last over before lunch.

Over: 61	4 0 0 0 0 0	SL 146/3
Kaushal Silva 64(175)	Mathews 10(16)	Junaid Khan 16-4-44-1

60.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a good length and angled into the batsman, Silva gets into good balance as he blocks it back to the bowler

60.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, touch fuller and just outside off, Silva presents the full face of the bat and defends it

60.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, Junaid pitches it on a short of length and delivers wide of off, Silva shoulders arms at it

60.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a good length and nowhere near the troubling line, Silva lifts his bat and lets it go

60.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a good length and wide of off, Silva stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper

60.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, too many freebies from the Pakistan bowlers, Junaid Khan comes round the wicket and delivers it short on the pads, Silva helps it on its way towards the fine leg fence, hardly any soul moved

Junaid Khan [15.0-4-40-1] is back into the attack

Over: 60	4 2 0 0 0 1	SL 142/3
Kaushal Silva 60(169)	Mathews 10(16)	Babar 17-7-37-1

59.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Silva nurdles it behind square on the on-side, gets an easy single to retain the strike

59.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and on the stumps, turned to FSL

59.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, drifted outside off, Silva opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards point

59.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and on off, Silva presses on the front foot and dead-bats it

59.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, touch fuller and on the stumps, Silva takes a step forward and looks to drive it through the line, the inside edge rolls past the keeper, the duo scamper back for a couple

59.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, short and asking to pull/slog/heave across the line, Silva had to wait for ages for the ball to arrive, he goes on the back foot and pulls it hard through mid-wicket, that's easy pickings for a settled batsman

Zulfiqar Babar [16.0-7-30-1] is back into the attack

Over: 59	0 4 2 0 0 0	SL 135/3
Mathews 10(16)	Kaushal Silva 53(163)	Yasir Shah 14-2-36-1

58.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Mathews pushes it to silly point with soft hands

58.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Mathews blocks it watchfully

58.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, floated delivery just outside off, Mathews lunges forward and blocks

58.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Mathews flicks it to deep mid-wicket, gets a double

58.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, FOUR, wristy again from the skipper, he takes a step forward to this slightly fuller delivery and takes it on the full, he whips it wide of mid-on and the ball races away in a hurry

58.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews defends it off the front foot

Over: 58	0 0 0 0 0 4	SL 129/3
Kaushal Silva 53(163)	Mathews 4(10)	Junaid Khan 15-4-40-1

57.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, full and in the slot, what a way to get to your fifty, a well-deserved one for Silva, gets the reward for being patient, this was full and wide and all that Silva needed to do was to throw his bat at it, he just about does that as he manages to essay an excellent drive through cover, no need to run for those

57.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, Junaid drags his length back and delivers it just outside off, Silva pushes it gently towards cover

57.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on the stumps from Junaid, Silva turns it towards short mid-wicket

57.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, over the wicket, angles it just outside off on a length, Silva pushes it towards short cover

57.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length and on the stumps, Silva watches it carefully and blocks it down the wicket

57.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Silva drops it on the pitch and looks to snare a quick single, decides against it as the bowler ran in towards the ball quickly

Junaid Khan [14.0-4-36-1] is back into the attack

Over: 57	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 125/3
Mathews 4(10)	Kaushal Silva 49(157)	Yasir Shah 13-2-30-1

56.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, tossed up and on off, Mathews defends it off the front foot

56.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, quicker and outside off, Mathews gets his bat down in time and keeps it out

56.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and on off, Mathews presses forward and blocks

56.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, FOUR, whipped and whipped nicely by the skipper, this was a touch fuller and outside off, Mathews with his wonderful wrists whips it wide of the diving mid-on, good power, reminded me of the great "VVS"

56.2 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery on off, Mathews leans forward and blocks

56.1 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, pushed to cover off the back foot

Over: 56	0 0 0 0 0 2	SL 121/3
Kaushal Silva 49(157)	Mathews 0(4)	Babar 16-7-30-1

55.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, short and on the stumps, Silva goes on the back foot and pulls it through mid-wicket, gets a couple

55.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated delivery on the stumps, Silva comes on the front foot and blocks it towards silly point

55.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, touch fuller and around the fifth stump line, Silva pushes it to silly point

55.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery on off, defended back to the bowler after coming down the track

55.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, short and wide, Silva cuts it hard, can't beat the diving backward point

55.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up just outside off, blocked solidly off the back foot

Over: 55	0 W 0 0 0 0	SL 119/3
Mathews 0(4)	Kaushal Silva 47(151)	Yasir Shah 12-2-26-1

54.6 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, touch fuller and just outside off, Mathews pushes it off the inner half of the bat, towards mid-on

54.5 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, pushed to the off-side to this flighted delivery

54.4 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, slightly quicker and on the stumps, Mathews leans forward and blocks

54.3 - Yasir Shah to Mathews, no run, short and just outside off, Mathews punches it straight to cover

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

54.2 - Yasir Shah to Thirimanne, out Caught by Azhar Ali!! This time Azhar Ali manages to latch onto it, but only on the second attempt, this was nicely tossed up by Yasir, Thirimanne looks to defend it, he gets an inside edge onto the pads before the ball lobbed towards FSL, Azhar Ali juggled a little bit on the first attempt but manages to grab it on the second attempt, another wasted opportunity for Thirimanne. Thirimanne c Azhar Ali b Yasir Shah 7(39) [4s-1]

Yasir Shah to Thirimanne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

54.1 - Yasir Shah to Thirimanne, no run, short and outside off, Thirimanne goes on the back foot and punches it straight to backward point

Over: 54	0 1 0 1 1 1	SL 119/2
Thirimanne 7(37)	Kaushal Silva 47(151)	Babar 15-7-28-1

53.6 - Babar to Thirimanne, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne takes a step forward and drives it to long-on, retains the strike with that run

53.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, short and spinning into the batsman, Silva waits on the back foot and nudges it past a leaping FSL, gets a single

53.4 - Babar to Thirimanne, 1 run, tad quicker and just outside off, Thirimanne pushes it gently square of the wicket and sets off for an easy single

53.3 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, slower and just outside off, Thirimanne defends it solidly

53.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Silva shimmies down the track and drives it to mid-on, hustles for a quick single

53.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and just outside off, Silva leans forward to defend, the inside edge rolls towards the leg-slip

Over: 53	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 115/2
Thirimanne 5(34)	Kaushal Silva 45(148)	Yasir Shah 11-1-26-0

52.6 - Yasir Shah to Thirimanne, no run, drifted outside off, Thirimanne prods forward and defends it towards short cover

52.5 - Yasir Shah to Thirimanne, no run, floated delivery just outside off, Thirimanne leans forward and pushes it towards short cover

52.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, driven to to deep extra cover

52.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller and on off, defended off the front foot

52.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Silva comes down the track and looks to drive, gets a thick outside edge and the ball rolls away to backward point

52.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and just outside off, Silva comes forward and blocks it

Over: 52	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 114/2
Thirimanne 5(32)	Kaushal Silva 44(144)	Babar 14-7-24-1

51.6 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, fuller and on off, defended back to the bowler

51.5 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, dropped, how much is this going to cost? that was a dolly and Azhar Ali is caught napping at FSL, this was flighted delivery on middle and off, Thirimanne with soft hands looks to turn it to the on-side, the ball goes straight to Azhar Ali at FSL, he fails to latch onto it, the ball hits him on the left-arm before it hit him on the stomach, poor stuf from Pakistan, can't afford to drop these chances

51.4 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, quicker and just outside off, Thirimanne presses across a tad and pushes it back to the bowler

51.3 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, defended back to the bowler to this flighted delivery outside off

51.2 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, slower and on middle and off, Thirimanne turns it past diving FSL, no single available there

51.1 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne stays on the back foot and turns it to the on-side

Over: 51	0 0 0 0 4 2	SL 114/2
Kaushal Silva 44(144)	Thirimanne 5(26)	Yasir Shah 10-1-25-0

50.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, short and slightly wide, Silva goes on the back foot and flays it towards third man region, gets a double

50.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, this was tossed up nicely and invites the batsman to come forward, Silva acknowledges the offer and drives it through cover, superbly timed shot after coming down the track

50.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, drifted outside off, Silva pushes it to the off-side via soft hands

50.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower and Yasir gets good turn and bounce on that occasion, Silva watches it carefully and leaves it all alone

50.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Silva comes down the track and pushes it towards short cover

50.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, over the wicket, full and on the stumps, Silva comes on the front foot and blocks

Yasir Shah [9.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack

Over: 50	0 0 0 0 0 4	SL 108/2
Thirimanne 5(26)	Kaushal Silva 38(138)	Babar 13-6-24-1

49.6 - Babar to Thirimanne, FOUR, Thirimanne advances and times this one quite well, it was tossed up nicely on the stumps, Thirimanne goes with the loft and connects it well, a couple of bounces and into the long-on fence

49.5 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, touch fuller just outside off, defended back to the bowler

49.4 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, quicker through the air and on off, Thirimanne leans forward and dead-bats it

49.3 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, tad fuller and around the off-stump line, Thirimanne presses forward and blocks

49.2 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Thirimanne turns it to the on-side off the back foot

49.1 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, floated delivery just outside off, pushed to silly point

Over: 49	0 0 0 0 0 1	SL 104/2
Thirimanne 1(20)	Kaushal Silva 38(138)	Hafeez 5-1-8-0

48.6 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Thirimanne nurdles it to mid-wicket and is off the mark to his 20th delivery

48.5 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, slightly shorter in length and a hint of width, Thirimanne hangs back and cuts it straight to backward point

48.4 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, slower and on the stumps, Thirimanne defends it solidly

48.3 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, gives this one more air on off, Thirimanne pushes it back to the bowler

48.2 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Thirimanne turns it to the leg-side

48.1 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up and on the off-stump, Thirimanne pushes it towards mid-off

Over: 48	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 103/2
Kaushal Silva 38(138)	Thirimanne 0(14)	Babar 12-6-20-1

47.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and outside off, Silva prods forward and shoulders arms

47.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower on off, Silva pushes it off the front foot

47.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Silva nudges it towards square leg

47.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, slightly quicker outside off, Silva comes down the track and pushes it to cover

47.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, this is much better from Silva, advances to this flighted delivery and lifts it over the bowler's head, to the long-off fence

47.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Silva leans forward and looks to defend, he gets a thick inside edge and the ball rolls away towards leg slip

Time for drinks. Good opening hour for Pakistan. They have kept things tight and got the big wicket of Sanga. Sanga after his dismissal was a visibly frustrated man and threw his gloves away in disgust. The runs aren't coming and the spinners are doing a good job. Pakistan need to keep the pressure on though

Over: 47	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 99/2
Thirimanne 0(14)	Kaushal Silva 34(132)	Hafeez 4-1-7-0

46.6 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, very full on the stumps, solidly blocked off the front foot. Still Thirimanne not off the mark

46.5 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne prefers to block that off the back foot, the ball rolls to backward point

46.4 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, quicker and on the stumps, defended off the back foot

46.3 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, lots of flight on that, driven back to Hafeez

46.2 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, punched back to Hafeez

46.1 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up on off stump, Thirimanne defends to cover

Over: 46	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 99/2
Kaushal Silva 34(132)	Thirimanne 0(8)	Babar 11-6-16-1

45.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, now back and defending to short leg

45.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Kaushal Silva gets forward to block

45.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, uses his feet and pushes it to mid-on

45.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, on off stump, Kaushal Silva defends solidly

45.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, defended to silly point

45.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, unplayable from Babar. Drifted into middle, Kaushal Silva was playing the line of that delivery, it spun and bounced away after pitching and flicked the back leg, beat Sarfraz and was held by Younis at slip. There was a loud appeal for a catch as Pakistan reckoned that there was some bat/glove involved. Misbah had a chat with Sarfraz and decided against the review. Replays prove that it flicked the back leg of Kaushal Silva and missed the off stump as well

Over: 45	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 99/2
Thirimanne 0(8)	Kaushal Silva 34(126)	Hafeez 3-0-7-0

44.6 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, drifted in on off, Thirimanne defends it back to the bowler

44.5 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, on off stump, Thirimanne gets forward to block to cover

44.4 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Thirimanne leans forward to block

44.3 - Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, driven to mid-off and Kaushal Silva is sent back by Thirimanne

44.2 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Kaushal Silva uses his feet and drives to long-on for a single

44.1 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, offie, defended to short leg

Over: 44	0 W 0 0 0 0	SL 98/2
Thirimanne 0(4)	Kaushal Silva 33(124)	Babar 10-5-16-1

43.6 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, this is slower and Thirimanne gets back to turn it to short mid-wicket

43.5 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up outside off, Thirimanne takes the bottom hand off the bat as he pushes forward to defend

43.4 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, defended wide of short leg

Silly point in now

43.3 - Babar to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne is half forward and blocking to a tossed up delivery on off

Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease

43.2 - Babar to Sangakkara, out Caught by Shafiq!! Sangakkara has holed out. That is unnecessary from the veteran. There was a long-on in place, he took on the fielder and didn't clear him. Came down the track to play the lofted shot and got it off the middle, the elevation though wasn't there and Shafiq judged it well, taking the catch and tumbling backwards - did well to stay inside the field of play as the ropes weren't too far away from him. Sangakkara c Shafiq b Babar 34(70) [4s-2]

Babar to Sangakkara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Sangakkara has a long chat with Kaushal Silva after the escape

43.1 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, confusion between the two batsmen after Sangakkara pushed it towards cover, both set off and Sangakkara was sent back, made it beating the direct by sliding the bat in

Direct hit from cover. Third umpire called for against Sangakkara. He has made it easily. No problems at all. Hafeez was the fielder

Over: 43	1 0 1 1 0 0	SL 98/1
Kaushal Silva 33(124)	Sangakkara 34(68)	Hafeez 2-0-6-0

42.6 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker on off, Kaushal Silva defends off the back foot to short mid-wicket

42.5 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, tucked in the air but on the bounce to short leg

42.4 - Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, very full on the stumps, jammed out to long-on

42.3 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Kaushal Silva uses his feet and clips it to long-on for an easy single

42.2 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up outside off, Kaushal Silva leans forward to block

42.1 - Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, pushed off the front foot to mid-off and a quick single taken

Over: 42	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 95/1
Kaushal Silva 32(120)	Sangakkara 32(66)	Babar 9-4-16-0

41.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, straight off the pad and caught at short leg, appeal from Pakistan but that was an easy decision

41.5 - Babar to Sangakkara, 1 run, Sangakkara uses his feet and takes it on the full, gets it wide of the diving Shafiq at mid-wicket

41.4 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, shortish and slower on the stumps, punched off the back foot to mid-wicket

41.3 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, quicker on middle, tapped to mid-wicket

41.2 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara shuffles across a little and nudges it to mid-wicket

41.1 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up outside off, Sangakkara uses his feet and defends it to the right of the bowler

Over: 41	0 1 1 1 0 0	SL 94/1
Kaushal Silva 32(119)	Sangakkara 31(61)	Hafeez 1-0-3-0

40.6 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up on off, Kaushal Silva leans forward to block

40.5 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, no run, the straighter one on off, Kaushal Silva cautiously blocks

40.4 - Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, full and down leg, flicked through mid-wicket for a single

40.3 - Hafeez to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Kaushal Silva plays the offie off the back foot and turns it to backward square leg, for a single

40.2 - Hafeez to Sangakkara, 1 run, on middle and leg, Sangakkara nudges it to fine leg, for an easy single

40.1 - Hafeez to Sangakkara, no run, angled in and drifted as well, Sangakkara gets forward to block towards mid-on

Mohammad Hafeez, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over: 40	3 0 0 0 2 1	SL 91/1
Sangakkara 29(58)	Kaushal Silva 31(116)	Babar 8-4-15-0

39.6 - Babar to Sangakkara, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Sangakkara gets forward to defend and the ball runs off the bat face wide of slip, takes the single

39.5 - Babar to Sangakkara, 2 runs, bit quicker and short outside off, Sangakkara unfurls a back foot punch through extra cover and gets a couple of runs

39.4 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara uses his feet and isn't to the pitch of the ball, so blocks it back to the bowler

Slip, short leg and a short mid-wicket who is very straight for Babar

39.3 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara gently turns it to FSL

39.2 - Babar to Sangakkara, no run, Sangakkara uses his feet and pushes it back to the bowler, Babar fires a throw wide of the keeper and nearly concedes extra runs

39.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, fraction short on off, Kaushal Silva was quick to rock back and play a short-arm jab, gets it to deep square leg, and runs hard to come back for three

Zulfiqar Babar [7.0-4-9-0] is back into the attack

Junaid Khan has bowled well in this spell. He has ran in with verve and purpose and attacked the stumps. The effort is there but the result is yet to come

Over: 39	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 85/1
Sangakkara 26(53)	Kaushal Silva 28(115)	Junaid Khan 14-4-36-1

38.6 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good leave from Sangakkara as he gets forward and then shoulders arms to a full delivery outside off

38.5 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good reverse swinger from Junaid Khan, was the attempted yorker, tailed in late, Sangakkara did well to get the feet out of the way and keep it out

38.4 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length outside off, punched towards mid-off

38.3 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, width from Junaid Khan and Sangakkara puts that away. Full and wide outside off, Sangakkara threw the bat at that and got it over the right-hand of the leaping wide gully fielder. Raced away to the vacant third man fence

38.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and outside off, Sangakkara pushes off the front foot to short cover

38.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, loopy bouncer, Sangakkara ducks under that

Over: 38	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 81/1
Kaushal Silva 28(115)	Sangakkara 22(47)	Yasir Shah 9-1-19-0

37.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, Yasir Shah brings Kaushal Silva forward and the batsman is forward and defending

37.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, this is quick outside off, Kaushal Silva goes back to defend off the back foot

37.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, it was the quicker outside off, Kaushal Silva saw the length which was short and went for a cut, missed the shot. Sarfraz too didn't glove it properly as he failed to adjust to the bounce

37.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, bit wide of off and spins away, left alone

37.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, another forward block to silly point

37.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Kaushal Silva gets forward to block to silly point

Over: 37	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 81/1
Sangakkara 22(47)	Kaushal Silva 28(109)	Junaid Khan 13-4-32-1

36.6 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length outside off, Sangakkara pushes it to cover

36.5 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quick bouncer and over the right shoulder of Sangakkara who ducks under that

36.4 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full outside off, Junaid Khan brings Sangakkara on the front foot who solidly defends

36.3 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length and nipping back in, Sangakkara defends

36.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length outside off, pushed off the front foot to mid-off, Sangakkara wants a quick single but he has timed that too well for that

36.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short of length outside off, punched to cover

Just the slip and a gully for Sangakkara against Junaid. The second slip has gone to short mid-wicket

Over: 36	2 1 0 0 0 0	SL 81/1
Kaushal Silva 28(109)	Sangakkara 22(41)	Yasir Shah 8-0-19-0

35.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted leggie outside off, Kaushal Silva gets forward to defend and the ball runs off a thick outer half wide of the 2nd slip fielder, went along the ground that one

35.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, Kaushal Silva uses his feet and then drives but can't beat Misbah at short cover

35.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery outside off, spinning away, left alone

35.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up outside off, Kaushal Silva pushes off the front foot to cover

35.2 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 1 run, Sangakkara uses his feet and gets to the pitch, to drive to long-on

Slip, short leg and two straight short mid-wickets catching for Sangakkara against Yasir Shah

35.1 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, very full, Sangakkara gets forward and drives through extra cover, for a couple of runs

Over: 35	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 78/1
Kaushal Silva 28(105)	Sangakkara 19(39)	Junaid Khan 12-3-32-1

34.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, Shan Masood at mid-wicket does well to not given any runs away, he runs and then dives to his right to field the ball after Kaushal Silva inside-edged the drive

34.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, wide of the crease and attacking the stumps is Junaid Khan, Kaushal Silva plays with soft hands and defends to point

34.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, tight line from Junaid Khan, no room for Kaushal Silva who again defends to point

34.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length outside off, Kaushal Silva defends solidly to point

34.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length and angled in from round the wicket, Kaushal Silva defends to point and looks for a quick single, it isn't there

34.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, short of length and angling back in, Sangakkara knocks it wide of mid-on and takes an easy single

Over: 34	0 0 0 0 2 0	SL 77/1
Kaushal Silva 28(100)	Sangakkara 18(38)	Yasir Shah 7-0-16-0

33.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, nicely left by Kaushal Silva as he came forward and saw the bouncing, turning delivery through to the keeper

33.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, flat and outside off, Kaushal Silva punches wide of point and gets a couple

33.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up outside off, Kaushal Silva gets forward to block

33.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Kaushal Silva gets back to keep it out near the vacant FSL position

Shan Masood is on the field for Wahab Riaz. Two slips and a silly point in place for Yasir Shah

33.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, on off stump, bit quicker, Kaushal Silva gets forward to block

33.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up outside off, Kaushal Silva gets forward to drive and gets a thick outer half on the shot, the ball rolls to point

Waqar was seen talking to match referee - Chris Broad before the start of day's play. As were Misbah and Shehzad. The chat surely worked as the review has been reinstated

Over: 33	2 0 0 3 0 0	SL 75/1
Sangakkara 18(38)	Kaushal Silva 26(94)	Junaid Khan 11-3-31-1

32.6 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, wow! How did that not hit off? Sangakkara left it thinking it wouldn't tail back in so much, but it did and late too, in the end it wasn't far from kissing off. Sangakkara didn't cover his off stump while shouldering arms too

32.5 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length outside off, Sangakkara essays a solid back foot punch but straight to the fielder at cover

32.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, good piece of fielding by Yasir Shah from point, it was short and wide outside off, Kaushal Silva flays it wide of point, Yasir gives chase and slides to pull it back, saved a run for his side

32.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, just a hint of movement back in, nothing to threaten off, Kaushal Silva shoulders arms

32.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, angled in on the stumps, Kaushal Silva defends

Just one ball from over the wicket, Junaid Khan moves round the wicket

32.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, pitched up outside off, Kaushal Silva gets forward to defend and gets a thick outside edge to the right of the diving gully, the ball holds up in the outfield and they take just two. It was an easy three

The players are out in the middle. Junaid will start off day 2. Bright and sunny at the moment but rain is predicted during the day. 60% chance of rain the forecast says. Let's see whether that prediction comes true. Two slips and a gully for Junaid

Some cheer for Pakistan as they have been given their review back after yesterday's mistake by Paul Reiffel who is the third umpire. The ICC have admitted their error and that is good to see. So Pakistan will have both reviews till the end of the 80th over

Pitch report: 'It looks absolutely dry and batsmen have to be patient if they are to score big runs. Spinners will get some purchase and if the batsmen can dig in, they are in for a good batting day' reckons Russel Arnold.

Sigh! There is news coming in that Wahab Riaz has a fracture on his bowling hand and will be out for three weeks. Remember, he got hit by Chameera while he was batting. So, Pakistan will have to manage with the limited resources.

Sri Lanka didn't commit the mistakes that they did in the first game. The openers provided an adequate start before Karunaratne nicked one to Chandimal. The local lad also went past 1,000 runs in Test cricket during his promising knock. Sangakkara and Silva played with good awareness and blunted Pakistan's attack. If Pakistan have a hope of saving/winning this game, the bowlers have to step up and put up an inspired show, like they did in the second innings of the first Test. Can they do it? Stay tuned for the ball-by-ball action, we are just moments away from the kick-off of day 2 proceedings.

Day 2: Pakistan, after emerging victorious in the first game, were expected to turn up the heat against the home team in this Test match. After Misbah-ul-Haq decided to bat, it seemed to be going fine for them till the end of the first session as Pakistan lost only a couple of wickets. However, during the the post-lunch session, it got worse for them and they lost the plot. Pakistan lost a slew of wickets as the hosts gained the ascendancy. All that Kaushal needed was 65 balls to record a fifer as Pakistan lost their last 8 wickets for 64 runs. Eventually, the tourists were bowled out for a mere 138, fifth lowest total for Pakistan in Sri Lanka.

It promises to be another absorbing day. Do join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..

With the bowlers having set them up, the batsmen made sure that the efforts of the first two sessions didn't go in waste. Kaushal Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne batted with caution. The former had some luck. A bat-pad appeal against him was negated by the third umpire, but he could have been given out LBW. A lapse in concentration saw Karunaratne throw his wicket away, caught behind off Junaid Khan for 28. This was the latter's 50th wicket against Sri Lanka, in his 13th Test against them. Kumar Sangakkara is looking at ease and will look to take his team into a position of ascendency when play resumes tomorrow.

A day of dominance for Sri Lanka. They lost the toss, were asked to bowl and responded superbly by bundling out Pakistan for just 138. There wasn't a lot in this pitch, but Dhammika Prasad exploited the new ball to take out Pakistan's top-order. The post-lunch session belonged to the mystery spinner, Tharindu Kaushal. In an unchanged spell, he ripped out Pakistan's middle and lower-order, returning with career-best figures of 5/42, his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests.

There is some confusion whether it's the end of play or not. The batsmen look confused and the umpires are currently having a discussion. They feel that the light is not good enough and it's stumps on day 1.

Over: 32	0 0 2 0 0 0	SL 70/1
Sangakkara 18(36)	Kaushal Silva 21(90)	Yasir Shah 6-0-14-0

31.6 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, floated on middle and leg, Sangakkara drives it straight to mid-on

31.5 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, drifts this one outside off, Sangakkara comes down the track to defend, he wasn't to the pitch of the ball, misses and wears it on the pad

31.4 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery and wide of off, Sangakkara shimmies down the pitch and pads it away

31.3 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 2 runs, quicker one wide of off, Sangakkara top-edges the sweep, ball rolls away to fine leg, the batsman take a couple in the meantime

31.2 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, turns this flighted delivery towards FSL

31.1 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, round the wicket, tossed up just outside off, Sangakkara comes down the track and blocks it towards mid-wicket

The groundstaff came onto the field assuming that it is the end of day's play but there is still time left for an over

Over: 31	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 68/1
Kaushal Silva 21(90)	Sangakkara 16(30)	Riaz 9-2-19-0

30.6 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a short of length and just wide of off, Silva opens the face of the bat and defends it towards cover-point

30.5 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, this is much better from Silva, he decides to leave this good length delivery all alone, in fact it was wide of off-stump

30.4 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva is beaten on the drive, this was pitched on a good length and angled across the right hander, Silva goes for the drive with laden feet, gets beaten all ends up

30.3 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery and wide of off, Silva defends it in front of cover

30.2 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Silva pushed it towards cover, thought of a single but Sanga sent him back

30.1 - Riaz to Sangakkara, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Sangakkara punches it towards extra cover and sets off, the batsmen take a single before Misbah gets around

Wahab Riaz [8.0-2-18-0] is back into the attack

Wahab Riaz, with a grim look on his face comes in to bowl for one last time today. He is still struggling with his left hand though

Over: 30	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 67/1
Kaushal Silva 21(85)	Sangakkara 15(29)	Yasir Shah 5-0-12-0

29.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated delivery just outside off, Silva punches it straight to cover-point

29.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, pitches it on a good length and gets it to spun away just outside off, Silva was coming forward to defend, beaten

29.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and just outside off, Silva comes down the track and drives it straight to cover

29.3 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, gives this one more air outside off, Silva leans forward and pushes it past FSL, thinks of a single but is sent back

29.2 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, Sangakkara works it off his pads towards the deep square leg region, gets a single

29.1 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up delivery on middle and off, Sangakkara advances and clips it to mid-wicket

Over: 29	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 66/1
Kaushal Silva 21(81)	Sangakkara 14(27)	Junaid Khan 10-3-26-1

28.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, fraction fuller and just outside off, Silva defends it into the off-side

28.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a short of length and outside off, left alone to the keeper

28.4 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, length delivery on the stumps, Sangakkara works it to the left of mid-on, gets across to the other end this time, for a single

28.3 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Sangakkara pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for a quick single, Silva was not interested and Sanga had to rush back and he put in the dive as well, Yasir quickly got to the ball and threw it at the striker's end. He missed and Sanga was safe though anyway

28.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and around the fourth stump line, Sanga defends it back to the bowler

28.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Sangakkara is happy to let that one go

Over: 28	0 0 1 0 0 0	SL 65/1
Kaushal Silva 21(79)	Sangakkara 13(23)	Yasir Shah 4-0-11-0

27.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, ohh! That spun away sharply after pitching on a good length, Silva was looking to block it off the front foot, he is beaten comfortably

27.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower through the air on middle and off, Silva presses forward and dead-bats it

27.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, drives this tossed up delivery outside off to mid-off

27.3 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 1 run, quicker and on middle and leg, Sangakkara comes down the track and drives it down to long-on

27.2 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, floated on middle and leg, Sangakkara steps out and pushes it to mid-on

27.1 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, slightly fuller and on the stumps, Sangakkara comes slightly forward and blocks it to the left of the bowler

Over: 27	0 1 0 0 0 4	SL 64/1
Kaushal Silva 21(76)	Sangakkara 12(20)	Junaid Khan 9-3-25-1

26.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, short and slightly wide outisde off, Silva throws his bat at this wide delivery as he went for the cut, he gets a thick outside edge that flies through the gap between gully and backward point, bonus runs for Sri Lanka

26.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside the off-stump, Silva presents the full face of the bat and pushes it to the off-side

26.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, this time Silva manages to block it solidly

26.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Silva prods forward to defend, he gets an inside edge and the ball rolls towards the on-side

26.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, length delivery and outside off, Sangakkara stands still and punches it through cover, gets a single with ease

26.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, good length delivery and shaping away outside off, Sangakkara stays inside the line and lets it go

Over: 26	0 1 0 0 0 1	SL 59/1
Sangakkara 11(18)	Kaushal Silva 17(72)	Yasir Shah 3-0-10-0

25.6 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Sangakkara steps out and works it through mid-wicket and retains the strike with that run

25.5 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, brilliant fielding from Yasir, this was a flighted delivery on middle and off, Sangakkara drives it through the line, Yasir dives to his left and parries the ball towards short mid-wicket, certainly saved some runs there

25.4 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, floated on middle and leg, Sangakkara comes down the track and pushes it towards short mid-wicket

25.3 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Sangakkara leans forward and defends it

25.2 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, shortish in length and on middle and leg, Silva clips it off his pads past FSL, gets a single

25.1 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, tad short and just outside off, punches to cover

Over: 25	2 0 0 0 4 0	SL 57/1
Sangakkara 10(14)	Kaushal Silva 16(70)	Junaid Khan 8-3-20-1

24.6 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and shaping back in slightly, Sangakkara stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper

24.5 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, length delivery sitting up nicely for the batsman, Sangakkara leans on the back foot and cuts it in the air behind backward point, Yasir gave the chase but he couldn't prevent it from kissing the ropes, good effort from the leggie

24.4 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and nowhere near the troubling line, Sangakkara decides to leave it all alone

24.3 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, shortish in length and wide of off, Sangakkara opens the face of the bat and guides it towards backward point

24.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short in length and in that channel outside off, Sangakkara lifts his bat and lets it go

24.1 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 2 runs, brilliantly played by Sanga, Junaid drags his length back and delivers it outside off, Sangakkara sits on the back foot and punches it through cover, gets back for the second run with ease

Over: 24	0 0 0 0 3 0	SL 51/1
Kaushal Silva 16(70)	Sangakkara 4(8)	Yasir Shah 2-0-8-0

23.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated delivery just outside off, Silva leans forward and blocks

23.5 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, 3 runs, quicker one just outside off, Sangakkara hangs back and cuts it square of the wicket, gets three before the ball is hunted down in the deep

23.4 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, drifting down leg, Sangakkara looks to glance it fine and misses

23.3 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Sangakkara looks to block it, gets a leading edge as he closed the face of the bat a little too early and the ball rolls away to the off-side

23.2 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, floated on middle and leg, Sangakkara skips out and turns it to mid-wicket

23.1 - Yasir Shah to Sangakkara, no run, on a good length and spinning away from the left hander, in fact it's the googly, Sanga leaves it all alone

Over: 23	W 0 0 1 0 0	SL 48/1
Kaushal Silva 16(69)	Sangakkara 1(3)	Junaid Khan 7-3-14-1

22.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, bumper down leg, Silva ducks under it

22.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, round the wicket, shortish and on the stumps, Silva was looking to pull andcan't connect, the ball hits him on the body

22.4 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, 1 run, on a length and into the pads, Sangakkara works it to mid-on and gets across for a quick single

22.3 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and wide of off-stump, Sangakkara stays on the back foot and guides it late towards backward point

22.2 - Junaid Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside off, Sangakkara looks to cut, mistimes it completely off the inside half of the bat, the ball rolls away into the off-side

Kumar Sangakkara, left handed bat, comes to the crease

22.1 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, out Caught by Sarfraz Ahmed!! That will be 50 Test wickets for Junaid Khan against Sri Lanka in Test cricket, Karunaratne threw it away after playing with a lot of patience and intent, this was a shortish delivery well wide outside off, Karunaratne went for the slash with no feet movement, gets a thick outside edge and the ball carries to Sarfraz at at comfortable height, who catches it with ease. D Karunaratne c Sarfraz Ahmed b Junaid Khan 28(67) [4s-3]

Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Junaid Khan [6.0-3-13-0] is back into the attack

This is what the ICC rule states, "The third umpire shall not withhold any factual information which may help in the decision making process, even if the information is not directly prompted by the on-field umpires questions. In particular, in reviewing a dismissal, if the third umpire believes that the batsman may instead be out by any other mode of dismissal, he shall advise the on-field umpire accordingly. The process of consultation described in this paragraph in respect of such other mode of dismissal shall then be conducted as if the batsman has been given not out."

Over: 22	0 4 1 0 0 0	SL 47/0
Kaushal Silva 16(67)	D Karunaratne 28(66)	Yasir Shah 1-0-5-0

21.6 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, Yasir gets it to drift and turn away from Silva. He defends it off the back foot

21.5 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, flatter delivery and outside off from Yasir, punched to backward point

21.4 - Yasir Shah to Kaushal Silva, no run, Yasir gets a bit of drift on a delivery that is pitched just outside off, Silva comes forward annd defends

21.3 - Yasir Shah to D Karunaratne, 1 run, Yasir bowls the leg-spinner on the stumps, Karunaratne uses the crease to flick it through backward square leg

21.2 - Yasir Shah to D Karunaratne, FOUR, this time, Yasir strays down leg, Karunaratne goes deep in the crease and glances it through fine leg for a boundary

21.1 - Yasir Shah to D Karunaratne, no run, Yasir starts with the leg-spinner, Karunaratne defends it from the crease

Yasir Shah, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

Over: 21	1 0 1 0 0 1	SL 42/0
D Karunaratne 23(63)	Kaushal Silva 16(64)	Babar 7-4-9-0

20.6 - Babar to D Karunaratne, 1 run, this time, Karunaratne uses the crease to go back inside the crease to this delivery sliding down leg, he glances it towards the fine leg region

20.5 - Babar to D Karunaratne, no run, Babar gives it more air, Karunaratne uses his feet and flicks it to short mid-wicket

20.4 - Babar to D Karunaratne, no run, Karunaratne comes down the wicket and pushes it to mid-wicket

20.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva uses his feet to a delivery that is given air and drives it to mid-off

20.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, this time, Silva tries to defend off the back foot, gets an inside edge

20.1 - Babar to D Karunaratne, 1 run, from around the wicket, Babar tosses it up, Karunaratne advances and drives the half-volley to long on

Waqar Younis is having a discussion with the match refree Chris Broad regarding the Pakistani review. He looks very unhappy that the third umpire didn't check for an lbw decision.

Over: 20	1 0 0 0 0 2	SL 39/0
Kaushal Silva 15(62)	D Karunaratne 21(59)	Riaz 8-2-18-0

19.6 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, full and just outside off, Silva drives it to deep extra cover for a brace

19.5 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, short delivery and outside off, Silva gets his wrists down and leaves it

19.4 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, Riaz drags his length shorter, Silva leaves it

19.3 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone

19.2 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, bumper on the leg-stump line, ducks under it

19.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, 1 run, short delivery rearing up on the batsman, manages to fend it onto fine leg

Coming back to the review, the onfield call was not out for the bat-pad decision. But usually, the third umpire also checks for an lbw decision if it's relevant in that case. Here also, if the third umpire had checked for lbw, Silva would have been out as the impact was in line and the ball would have gone on to hit the leg stump

Over: 19	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 36/0
Kaushal Silva 13(57)	D Karunaratne 20(58)	Babar 6-4-6-0

18.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, turns away sharply from Babar, Silva comes forward to defend, but it beats the outside edge

18.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, driven to mid-on off a flighted delivery

18.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, Silva advances to smother the spin, it seemed to have missed the inside edge of the bat as he tries to jam the bat down. The ball lobs up off the pad and the fielder at slip catches it. Both the slip fielder and the bowler belt out a huge appeal. They take a review, but the umpire upholds the decision on the basis of many replays

Pakistan have gone up for a review for a bat-pad decision. The delivery is fair, it seemed to have missed the inside edge of the bat on its way to the first slip. The umpire upholds the on-field decision and gives it as not out.

18.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, slightly quicker and just outside off, the batsman defends it towards silly point

18.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, this time, Silva advances to smother the spin and defends

18.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated up and just outside off, Silva uses the crease and defends it off the back foot

Over: 18	0 1 0 1 0 0	SL 36/0
D Karunaratne 20(58)	Kaushal Silva 13(51)	Riaz 7-2-15-0

17.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, this time Riaz bowls it full and across the left-hander, Karunaratne tries to drive on the up and is beaten

17.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, from around the wicket, Riaz tests middle of the pitch, Karunaratne stands tall in the crease and defends it off the back foot

17.4 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, another short delivery from Riaz, Silva gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket

17.3 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, bumper from Riaz, Silva ducks under it

17.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, 1 run, this short delivery gets big on Karunaratne. He tries to pull, the ball hits him on the gloves and rolls away to fine leg

17.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, Riaz bowls it on a short of length from around the wicket, Karunaratne jumps in the crease and defends it to short leg

Over: 17	4 0 0 0 0 0	SL 34/0
Kaushal Silva 12(49)	D Karunaratne 19(54)	Babar 5-3-6-0

16.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Silva prods forward and defends

16.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, slowish delivery on middle and leg, turned towards FSL

16.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva leans forward and blocks it

16.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, Babar gives it air, Silva defends it of the front foot

16.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and just outside off, Silva presses forward and defends

16.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, lovely shot by Silva! He uses his feet to a floated up delivery from Babar and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary. It went two bounces before it reached the boundary boards

Over: 16	0 1 1 0 0 0	SL 30/0
D Karunaratne 19(54)	Kaushal Silva 8(43)	Riaz 6-2-13-0

15.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, from around the wicket, Riaz bangs it short, Karunaratne hops in the crease and tucks it to leg slip

15.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, banged in short and just outside off, Karunaratne keeps his eyes on the ball and ducks under it

15.4 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, short delivery and just outside off, Karunaratne jumps in the crease and defends it in front of square on the off-side

15.3 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Riaz continues to bang it short, Silva gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to fine leg

15.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, 1 run, another short delivery from Riaz that is slightly down leg, Karunaratne hops in the crease and clips it to backward square leg

15.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, Riaz tries a bumper that is just outside off, Karunaratne ducks under it easily

Leg slip in place

Over: 15	0 1 0 1 0 0	SL 28/0
Kaushal Silva 7(42)	D Karunaratne 18(49)	Babar 4-3-2-0

14.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, slower and on the stumps, Silva defends it off the front foot, and the ball rolls back to the keeper

14.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Silva advances and drives it to mid-on

14.4 - Babar to D Karunaratne, 1 run, this time, Babar drags it a touch short, Karunaratne uses the crease and steers it to cover for a single

14.3 - Babar to D Karunaratne, no run, Babar gives it air, Karunaratne defends it off the front foot

14.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, floated up and just drifting down leg, Silva uses his feet, takes it on the half-volley and flicks it to mid-on for a single

14.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Silva defends it off the front foot

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 14	Nb 0 0 0 0 4 0	SL 26/0
D Karunaratne 17(47)	Kaushal Silva 6(38)	Riaz 5-2-11-0

13.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery and in the corridor outside off, defended into the on-side

13.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, FOUR, superbly essayed drive off the back foot by Karunaratne. It was a back of a length delivery and just outside off, Karunaratne stands tall to find the gap through cover for a boundary. With it he has now amassed 1,000 Test runs.

13.4 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Karunaratne covers the off-stump and leaves it

13.3 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, Riaz offers a bit of width, Karunaratne tries to cut, mistimes it towards point

13.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, short of length delivery and in the channel outside off, Karunaratne blocks it off the back foot

13.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, fuller and just outside off, Karunaratne drives it to cover

13.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no ball, short of length delivery and just outside off, Karunaratne defends it off the back foot. It turns out to be a no-ball.

Wahab Riaz [4.0-2-6-0] is back into the attack

Over: 13	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 21/0
Kaushal Silva 6(38)	D Karunaratne 13(40)	Babar 3-3-0-0

12.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, bowls this slower and around off, Silva defends it off the outside half of the bat with soft hands

12.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, floated up on off, Silva comes on the front foot and blocks

12.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery on middle stump line, Silva presses forward and blocks

12.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flatter and on middle and leg, Silva looks to defend off the back foot, the ball rolls away towards square leg off the inside half of the bat

12.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, another quicker delivery around off, Silva was hurried into the defensive push there, the ball rolls away into the off-side

12.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Silva defends off the front foot

Over: 12	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 21/0
D Karunaratne 13(40)	Kaushal Silva 6(32)	Junaid Khan 6-3-13-0

11.6 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, bumper on the stumps, Karunaratne ducks underneath

Round the wicket now

11.5 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, length ball just outside off, Karunaratne comes forward and defends solidly

11.4 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, 2 runs, short of length delivery just outside off, Karunaratne stands tall, opens the face of the bat and punches it in the gap through the covers, the batsmen come back for the second with ease

11.3 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, just short of a good length and around off, Karunaratne punches it to the right of the bowler, the fielder from cover gets across and stops the ball

11.2 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, bowls this in the channel just outside off, Karunaratne gets behind the line and defends it into the off-side

11.1 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, edged and just short! This was on a length and shapes away ever so slightly just outside off, Karunaratne pushes at it, the ball takes the outside edge and falls short of a diving Younis at second slip

Looks like Junaid and Co. have an issue with the ball. The umpires put it through the hoops and handed it back to the bowler

Over: 11	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 19/0
Kaushal Silva 6(32)	D Karunaratne 11(34)	Babar 2-2-0-0

10.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva gives the charge once again and Babar bowls it quicker and fuller, he looks to drive and gets an inside edge onto the pad and the ball rolls away towards gully, Silva had to rush back inside the crease

10.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, was that good judgement? I am not sure. It was the arm-ball just outside off and bounces extra, Silva leaves and the ball was not far away from the off stump either

A silly point has been put in place now

10.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, gives the charge and Babar bowls it slower through the air, he gets an inside edge onto the pad as he defends

10.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, tossed up on off, Silva lunges forward and dead-bats it

10.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Silva presses forward and blocks

10.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, drifting on middle and leg, Silva turns it towards FSL

Over: 10	0 3 1 0 0 0	SL 19/0
D Karunaratne 11(34)	Kaushal Silva 6(26)	Junaid Khan 5-3-11-0

9.6 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, bumper outside off, Karunaratne ducks under it

9.5 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, slightly back of a length and outside off, Karunaratne punches it back towards the bowler

9.4 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, full and angling in on off and middle, Karunaratne wrists it down towards mid-on, can't get the single away

9.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, banged in short and around off, Silva pulls it straight towards the fielder at backward short leg, who got hit on the shin pad. The ball rolls away towards fine leg and the batsmen cross over for a single

Comes round the wicket to Silva

9.2 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, 3 runs, that's a great shot! It was on a length and just outside off, Karunaratne punches it to the left of mid-off, the ball plugs in the outfield and the batsmen run three before the fielder gets around

9.1 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery angling in from just outside off, Karunaratne punches it to mid-on off the inside half of the bat

Over: 9	0 0 2B 0 0 0	SL 15/0
Kaushal Silva 5(25)	D Karunaratne 8(29)	Babar 1-1-0-0

8.6 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, another quicker delivery that went on with the arm on leg stump line, Silva fails to work it away and wears it high on the thigh pad

8.5 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flighted delivery on off and middle, Silva prods forward and blocks it to FSL

8.4 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, quicker and on middle and leg, Silva defends it into the on-side

8.3 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, byes, 2 runs, drifts down the leg-side, Silva fails to flick it fine and the keeper too can't collect it cleanly, the batsmen run for two byes

8.2 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, bowls this slower and fuller just outside off, Silva prods forward and defends, the ball takes a thickish outside edge and rolls away to the right of gully

8.1 - Babar to Kaushal Silva, no run, flatter and just outside off, Silva defends it into the off-side with soft hands

Zulfiqar Babar, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Finally, Misbah and Riaz decide that it's time for him to take a break, since he is struggling to grip the ball properly. Babar comes into the attack. He will come from round the wicket to the right-hander. A slip, gully and a FSL in place

Over: 8	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 13/0
D Karunaratne 8(29)	Kaushal Silva 5(19)	Junaid Khan 4-3-7-0

7.6 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, on a length and just outside off, Karunaratne punches it to mid-off

7.5 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, this one comes back in slightly from a length outside off, Karunaratne gets behind the line and defends it to mid-off

7.4 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, bowls this in the channel outside off, Karunaratne shoulders arms once again

7.3 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and defends it into the off-side

7.2 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, full delivery on the stumps, Karunaratne comes forward and drills it back towards the bowler, who jumps up and parries the ball towards mid-on with his extended left hand. He saved some runs for his team there

7.1 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, shaping away from a length well outside off, left alone

Over: 7	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 13/0
Kaushal Silva 5(19)	D Karunaratne 8(23)	Riaz 4-2-6-0

6.6 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, goes fuller this time outside off, Silva mistimes the drive to the right of cover, the fielder moves to his right and stops the ball

6.5 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, slightly back of a length and on the stumps, Silva stays rooted to the crease and blocks

6.4 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, angling away outside off, left alone

6.3 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, drifts onto the pads this time, Silva tickles it fine and the ball brushes the thigh pad before it flies to the left of the keeper, who dives but fails to get a hand to it. It runs away to the fence in no time

6.2 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Silva punches it off the back foot, the ball rolls away to the right of gully

6.1 - Riaz to Kaushal Silva, no run, length ball on off, Silva defends it into the off-side

Over: 6	1 0 4 2 0 0	SL 9/0
D Karunaratne 8(23)	Kaushal Silva 1(13)	Junaid Khan 3-2-7-0

5.6 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, length delivery outside off, Karunaratne comes forward and punches it to cover

5.5 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, this one comes back in from outside off, Karunaratne watches it carefully and lets it pass

5.4 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, 2 runs, another lovely drive, but this time it will only be a couple. It was pitched up outside off, Karunaratne comes forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it square of the wicket, he slipped while turning back for the second run and that's all the batsmen could take before the ball is hunted down

5.3 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, FOUR, that's a lovely shot, full and angling in on the pads, Karunaratne clips it through mid-wicket and the ball runs away to the fence in no time

5.2 - Junaid Khan to D Karunaratne, no run, length delivery that holds its line outside off, it doesn't bounce as much as expected. Karunaratne pushes at it and the ball beats him on the outside edge

Back to over the wicket

5.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, full and angling in on off, Silva drops it in front of cover with soft hands and sets off, finally gets off the mark with a single

Over: 5	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 2/0
D Karunaratne 2(18)	Kaushal Silva 0(12)	Riaz 3-2-2-0

4.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Karunaratne rises with the bounce and punches it to mid-off

4.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Karunaratne punches it to cover off the back foot

4.4 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Karunaratne goes on the back foot and pushes it towards cover with soft hands

Riaz is really struggling with his left hand. He took a painkiller during the overs, but he is still grimacing in pain.

4.3 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, full and outside off, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go

4.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, bumper from Riaz this time around, Karunaratne ducks underneath

4.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Karunaratne stands tall and punches it towards cover

Over: 4	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 2/0
Kaushal Silva 0(12)	D Karunaratne 2(12)	Junaid Khan 2-2-0-0

3.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, beauty! This was a length delivery that bounces extra and comes back in sharply, Silva was looking to push at it, the ball cuts him into half and beats him on the inside edge

3.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery angling in on the pads, Silva fails to tuck it away and wears it high on the thigh pad, the ball rolls away into the off-side

3.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery that straightens a touch around off, Silva defends with soft hands

Comes round the wicket

3.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, just short of a good length and around off, Silva defends it into the off-side

3.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery outside off, Silva opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards point

3.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a good length and on off, Silva defends it to the right of short cover

Over: 3	0 0 2 0 0 0	SL 2/0
D Karunaratne 2(12)	Kaushal Silva 0(6)	Riaz 2-1-2-0

2.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, goes fuller and bowls it in the channel outside off, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go

2.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, on a length with a hint of shape away outside off, left alone

2.4 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, gets some extra bounce on this slightly back of a length delivery outside off, Karunaratne leaves once again

2.3 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, 2 runs, back of a length delivery angling in on the pads, Karunaratne works it away uppishly past the fielder at FSL, the batsmen take a couple before the ball is hunted down

2.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Karunaratne gets on top of the bounce and defends it back to the bowler

2.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, shaping away from a fuller length outside off, Karunaratne puts his front foot forward and lets it go

Over: 2	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 0/0
Kaushal Silva 0(6)	D Karunaratne 0(6)	Junaid Khan 1-1-0-0

1.6 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, good ball to end the over. This one holds its line just outside off, Silva was tentatively pushing at it, the ball goes past the outside edge

1.5 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, bowls this one down the leg-side, Silva was looking to glance it away, but fails to lay bat on it. The keeper collects

1.4 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, full and shapes in slightly off the seam from just outside off, Silva shoulders arms. It wasn't that far away from the off stump though

1.3 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, angling away outside off, Silva was looking to play at that but shoulders arms at the last moment

1.2 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery shaping away just outside off, Silva pushes at it with soft hands, the ball takes a thick outside edge and rolls away towards the slip cordon

1.1 - Junaid Khan to Kaushal Silva, no run, just short of a good length and on off, the ball bounces extra as Silva defends it with soft hands

Junaid Khan, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Junaid Khan will share the attack with Wahab Riaz. Let's see if he can get some swing. Three slips and a gully in place for him as well.

Over: 1	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 0/0
D Karunaratne 0(6)	Kaushal Silva 0(0)	Riaz 1-1-0-0

0.6 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Karunaratne waits on the back foot and knocks it towards cover

0.5 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, gets this one to shape back in on the stumps, Karunaratne prods forward and pushes it into the on-side

Riaz seems to be struggling with his grip on the ball. While batting, he got hit on his bowling hand. Maybe, that's affecting his grip on the ball

0.4 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, length ball outside off, the ball shapes back in slightly, Karunaratne watches it carefully and shoulders arms

0.3 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Karunaratne looks to punch it through the off-side, mistimes it to the right of the bowler

0.2 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, bowls this slightly wide outside off, Karunaratne is happy to leave it for the keeper

0.1 - Riaz to D Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery around off, Karunaratne hops in the crease and drops it into the on-side with soft hands

D Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva are at the crease. D Karunaratne is on strike. Riaz will open the attack

Players are out in the middle. Vithanage has been sent out to open the batting with Karunaratne. Junaid will open the proceedings with three slips and a gully in place.

"The groundstaff have done a remarkable job in clearing the outfield despite heavy rain overnight. We will be starting at 10:15 local time, if there is no rain. We haven't lost any time yet. Each session will have an extension of 15 minutes. We have asked the groundstaff to apply sawdust on the areas that have been dampened badly" say Illingworth and S Ravi.

Pitch report by Russel Arnold: There are a bit of rough areas for the spinners to exploit. For the left-handers the rough areas will come into play. For the right-handers it is a good area. "Pakistan need a miracle" signs off Russel

09:30 Local Time, 04:00 GMT, 09:30 IST: All the covers have been removed and the umpires are seen inspecting the conditions. Play is expected to resume at 10:15 local time.

09:20 Local Time, 03:50 GMT, 09:20 IST: Bad news to start your morning. It rained heavily overnight and we might not start at the scheduled time. But the good news is that the covers are being removed although the overhead conditions remain gloomy.

Despite getting knocked over for a meagre 138 in the first innings, the tourists have done well to set a respectable target. Thanks to Azhar Ali, who was serene throughout his hard-earned knock. For Sangakkara, this will be his final appearance in the series before he ends his career against India. Therefore, the Lankan lads will be determined to put up a spirited show. Let's wait and watch who can handle the final day's pressure better.

Day 5: Greetings everyone! Welcome to our ball-by-ball coverage of the final day of this Test match. Only two sessions were possible on day 4 as heavy rain aborted post-tea proceedings. Sri Lanka will have to chase down 153 runs, and the pressure of playing on the final day will certainly have an effect on the players. For Pakistan, Yasir Shah will have a crucial role to play as Babar and Junaid, in this series, have barely fired. In tandem, Babar and Junaid could only claim 6 wickets in the last 3 innings.

So, that will be it for today. Sri Lanka will resume their innings at 9:45 local time tomorrow. Can Sri Lanka chase it down and level the series? Do remember to catch up tomorrow for one final time in this Test match to find out. Till tomorrow, it's a goodbye from all of us here. Enjoy your Sunday, Ciao!

16:01 Local Time, 10:31 GMT, 16:01 IST: Ohhhh! Play has been called off due to overcast conditions and wet outfield.

15:54 Local Time, 10:24 GMT, 15:54 IST: The rain has stopped for now despite gloomy clouds overhead. There is plenty of water on the covers and the groundstaff are trying their best to drain it down.

15:27 Local Time, 09:57 GMT, 15:27 IST: Well! It has started raining heavily at the ground. The entire square has been covered and that means the start of post-tea session has been delayed.

The hosts should fancy their chances, but chasing down a target in the final innings is never easy and most of their batsmen haven't been in the best of forms.

Azhar Ali composed a brilliant hundred, but the hosts hold the edge as they took wickets at regular intervals to clean up the opposition ranks. It was Prasad, who took four scalps to lift the sagging morale in the camp. His pace colleague, Dushmantha Chameera, continued to bowl with a good burst of pace, and landed a crucial blow by snaring the wicket of Asad Shafiq. Herath then dismissed the centurion, Azhar Ali.

118.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, out Lbw!! Take a bow Wahab Riaz! After batting with a lot of pain, and surviving some scary deliveries he has been dismissed. Good spirit from the Pakistani bowler, despite nursing a fracture on his bowling hand, he came onto bat for his team's cause, that takes some dedication I can tell you. Coming to the wicket, it was a good length delivery aimed at the stumps, Riaz was looking to clip it down the leg-side, misses and is hit on the front pad after losing his balance. A loud appeal and is given out straightaway. Riaz lbw b Dushmantha Chameera 6(11) [4s-1]

Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Riaz is given out lbw, but he reviews it straightaway, he didn't get an inside edge, Chammera's front foot is fine, it was pitching in line, the impact is in line and it is going to clip the leg-stump, so the onfield verdict stays and he is OUT

118.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, on a good length and outside off, Riaz was drawn on the front foot as he was looking to poke at it, beaten all ends up

Over: 118	0 0 0 4 0 1	PAK 329/9
Riaz 6(9)	Babar 7(16)	Dhammika 29-3-92-4

117.6 - Dhammika to Riaz, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Riaz manages to dig it out after moving across to his right, ball rolls away behind square as the duo scamper across for a single, handy runs these for the visitors. Riaz had a few words with Dhammika after completing the single. It was a casual one though.

117.5 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, length delivery on off, Riaz pushes it to the on-side off the back foot, he is literally batting with one hand. After every ball, he is grimacing in pain

117.4 - Dhammika to Riaz, FOUR, sliding down leg, Riaz clips it off his pads towards fine leg fence, it was timed well and no need to run for those

117.3 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, low full toss outside off, Riaz pushes it towards cover with soft hands

117.2 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, yorker length delivery on off, Riaz just about manages to dig it out to the on-side

117.1 - Dhammika to Riaz, no run, loud shout for lbw, on a good length and gets it to angle into the batsman, Riaz was looking to work it to the on-side and misses, the ball hit him high on the pad and it was going to miss the leg-stump. Sri Lanka, this time, opt not to review this one though

Loud shout for lbw, Riaz is the batsman in question, no review from SL

Dhammika Prasad [28.3-1-87-4] is back into the attack

Over: 117	0 W 0 0 1 0	PAK 324/9
Babar 7(16)	Riaz 1(3)	Dushmantha Chameera 18-1-53-2

116.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Babar, no run, bouncer outside off, Babar sways away from the line and lets it go through to the keeper

116.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Riaz pushes it towards point and gets off the mark

116.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, short again, Riaz looks to fend it off the back foot, he misses and the ball goes in the air after it hit him on the rib cage, Chameera ran forward to take the catch assuming that it came off the bat, he fails to take it. In fact, it never came off the bat, Riaz is not at all looking comfortable

116.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Riaz, no run, banged in short and aimed at the batsman, Riaz hops inside the crease and fends it awkwardly to the on-side, he looked in some pain straightaway

Wahab Riaz, right handed bat, comes to the crease

The birthday boy Wahab Riaz comes into bat - with a fractured left hand.

116.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Junaid Khan, out Caught by Chandimal!! The youngster gets his second wicket, he has a big smile on his face, Junaid Khan threw his wicket away going for a big slog, this was short and wide, Junaid stays on the back foot and looks to slog it across the line, gets an outside edge, and Chandimal latches onto one of the easiest catches. Junaid Khan c Chandimal b Dushmantha Chameera 3(9)

Dushmantha Chameera to Junaid Khan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

116.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Junaid Khan, no run, short and just outside off, Junaid looks to slog and misses

Dushmantha Chameera [17.3-1-52-1] is back into the attack

Over: 116	0 0 Wd 1 2 2 0	PAK 323/8
Babar 7(15)	Junaid Khan 3(7)	Herath 34-7-89-1

115.6 - Herath to Babar, no run, tossed up on off, Babar comes forward and blocks it

115.5 - Herath to Babar, 2 runs, slower through the air and sliding down leg, Babar fetches it from outside leg as he reverse sweeps this one square of the wicket on the off-side, good calculated risk from Babar

115.4 - Herath to Babar, 2 runs, slightly short and outside off, Babar hangs back and cuts it late square of the wicket, for a brace

115.3 - Herath to Junaid Khan, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Junaid skips out and knocks it down to long-on

115.3 - Herath to Junaid Khan, wide, sliding down leg, wide signalled by the umpire

115.2 - Herath to Junaid Khan, no run, slower and outside leg, Junaid kneels down and attempts a wild slog, he misses it by a long margin and the ball hits him on the stomach

115.1 - Herath to Junaid Khan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Junaid blocks it back to the bowler

Over: 115	1 1 1 1 0 0	PAK 317/8
Babar 3(12)	Junaid Khan 2(4)	Dhammika 28-3-87-4

114.6 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, full and outside off, Babar swings his bat hard as he was looking to drive, beaten by a comfortable distance

114.5 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, dug in short, Babar was expecting it, he ducks under that with no discomfort

114.4 - Dhammika to Junaid Khan, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Junaid pushes it down to mid-on

114.3 - Dhammika to Babar, 1 run, back of a length and on middle and leg, Babar jumps on the back foot and slogs it wide of mid-on, hustles to the other end to pick up a single

114.2 - Dhammika to Junaid Khan, 1 run, very full and on off, Junaid jams it out towards cover, for a single

114.1 - Dhammika to Babar, 1 run, short and outside off, Babar makes room and looks to hoick, gets a top edge and the ball just about clears Mathews who was running back from mid-off, the batsmen scamper across for a single

Over: 114	0 0 2 W 0 0	PAK 313/8
Junaid Khan 0(2)	Babar 1(8)	Herath 33-7-83-1

113.6 - Herath to Junaid Khan, no run, loopy delivery just outside off, Junaid blocks it off the front foot

113.5 - Herath to Junaid Khan, no run, quicker and on middle and leg, Junaid goes on the back foot and turns it down to FSL

Junaid Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

113.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, out Stumped!! Well played Azhar Ali! He departs after playing a crucial knock for his side, gave his wicket away in quest of quick runs, Herath saw Ali coming down the track and pushed it through flatter and quicker, the ball spins past the face of the bat as Ali looked to work it towards the off-side, Chandimal does the rest, Azhar Ali walks back with a disappointed look on his face. Azhar Ali st Chandimal b Herath 117(308) [4s-6]

Herath to Azhar Ali, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!

113.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, on the stumps, Ali whips it through mid-wicket and calls for a couple, fielder at deep mid-wicket gets to the ball quickly and throws it back to the bowler, Babar was slow in getting back and had to put in a big stride at the bowler's end, the throw was a little weak and Herath took a long time in breaking the stumps. Had the throw been quicker it could have been very tight

113.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on off, Ali leans forward and pads it away to the on-side

113.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on off, Ali comes forward to smother the spin as he pushes it back to the bowler

Over: 113	4 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 311/7
Babar 1(8)	Azhar Ali 115(304)	Dhammika 27-3-83-4

112.6 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, on a good length and on middle and leg, Babar looks to work it fine, gets an inside edge onto the pads

112.5 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, full and wide of off, Babar swings hard and misses

112.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short and on the stumps, pulled to deep square leg for a single

112.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Ali punches it to sweeper cover, Ali decides not to take a single on this one

112.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, S Ravi raises his forefinger after a brief look as Dhammika started to appeal, but Azhar Ali is confident and he opts to review on this one, this was pitched on a good length and angled into the batsman, Ali shuffles across and looks to flick it fine, he misses and is hit on the pad, he reviews and survives

Azhar Ali is given out lbw. He opts for a review, looks like he didn't get any inside edge, Dhammika's front foot is fine.. oh hang on! The impact is outside off and the original decision is overturned. It was hitting the stumps but the impact was outside off

112.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, FOUR, full and outside off, Ali comes on the front foot and drives it through cover, Kaushal Silva from extra cover dives to his left but allows the ball to sneak through him

Over: 112	1 1 0 0 1 0	PAK 306/7
Babar 1(6)	Azhar Ali 110(300)	Herath 32-7-81-0

111.6 - Herath to Babar, no run, quicker and on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler

111.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on a good length and on middle and off, Ali stays on the back foot and tucks it down to backward square, for a single

111.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, down leg, Ali looks to sweeps and misses

111.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Ali kneels down to sweep but misses, gets it on the pad, that ball was pitched outside leg though, stifled appeal for lbw but an easy call for the umpire

111.2 - Herath to Babar, 1 run, tossed up on off, Babar was looking to push at it, gets a thick outside edge that rolls past wide of second slip

Two slips and a FSL in place

111.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, quicker and on the stumps, Ali works it down to mid-wicket, for a single

Over: 111	1L W 0 0 0 0	PAK 303/7
Babar 0(4)	Azhar Ali 108(296)	Dhammika 26-3-78-4

110.6 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, Dhammika is certainly troubling the tail here, back of a length and outside off, Babar looks to poke at it, beaten on the outside edge

110.5 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, full and wide of off, Babar swings hard with rooted feet, gets beaten

110.4 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Babar dabs it down to backward point with a straight bat

110.3 - Dhammika to Babar, no run, on a good length and wide of off, Babar opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point

Zulfiqar Babar, right handed bat, comes to the crease

The news is that, Wahab Riaz will come onto bat, if required

110.2 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, out Bowled!! Fourth wicket for Dhammika and a well-deserved one, this was full and straight, Yasir looks to drive with laden feet, he gets a bottom edge and the ball goes onto hit the middle and off-stump, Yasir Shah doesn't trouble the scorers, he walks back with a sorry look on his face. Yasir Shah b Dhammika 0(11)

Dhammika to Yasir Shah, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

110.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, Ali shuffles across and looks to glance it behind square, he misses and is hit on the pad, there was a huge appeal for lbw but it hit him high and well outside off, so can't be given out

Over: 110	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 302/6
Yasir Shah 0(10)	Azhar Ali 108(295)	Herath 31-7-78-0

109.6 - Herath to Yasir Shah, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Yasir pushes it gently to short mid-wicket

109.5 - Herath to Yasir Shah, no run, on the stumps, Yasir prods foward and pushes it to FSL

109.4 - Herath to Yasir Shah, no run, tossed up and down leg, Yasir turns it down to leg slip

109.3 - Herath to Yasir Shah, no run, slower and on middle and leg, Yasir nudges it past right of FSL

109.2 - Herath to Yasir Shah, no run, quicker one on off, Yasir blocks it off the front foot

Two slips and a FSL in place

109.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Ali turns it towards vacant mid-on region, offers the strike to Yasir

Over: 109	W 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 301/6
Yasir Shah 0(5)	Azhar Ali 107(294)	Dhammika 25-2-78-3

108.6 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, no run, Dhammika drags his length back and bowls it outside off, Yasir pushes it towards cover

108.5 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Yasir hops inside the crease and opens the face of the bat as he dabs it towards point, he was hurried for pace there

108.4 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, defended down the wicket

108.3 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, no run, length delivery outside off, Yasir pushes it to mid-off with soft hands

108.2 - Dhammika to Yasir Shah, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Yasir pushes it straight to mid-off

Yasir Shah, right handed bat, comes to the crease

108.1 - Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, out Caught by Chandimal!! This is needless from Sarfraz and Dhammika continues to impress, this was not at all a troubling delivery, Sarfraz could have easily left it all alone, Dhammika pitches it on a short length and delivers it wide of off, Sarfraz pokes at it away from his body, the thick edge flies to the keeper and Chandimal does the rest, it was a lazy shot from the Pakistan wicket-keeper, he wanted to guide it towards third man, but there were two slips placed for the edge. Sarfraz Ahmed c Chandimal b Dhammika 16(22)

Dhammika to Sarfraz Ahmed, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Dhammika Prasad [24.3-1-78-2] is back into the attack

Over: 108	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 301/5
Azhar Ali 107(294)	Sarfraz Ahmed 16(21)	Herath 30-7-77-0

107.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on off and turned from outside leg, Ali got squared up as he looked to block, gets a soft edge that rolls away to the off-side

107.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, down leg, Ali padded it away and the keeper fails to collect it cleanly

107.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on middle and leg, Ali knocks it towards mid-wicket

107.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on off, Ali pushes it to the off-side with soft hands

107.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller and sliding down leg, Ali turns it to FSL

107.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower and spinning away, Ali goes on the back foot and looks to defend it, gets thick outside edge that rolls wide of first slip

Over: 107	0 1 0 0 1 2	PAK 301/5
Sarfraz Ahmed 16(21)	Azhar Ali 107(288)	Kaushal 25-3-76-0

106.6 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2 runs, quicker and on the stumps, Sarfraz drives it through cover, gets a couple and also brings up the 300 for Pakistan

106.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, gives this one more air and delivers it just outside off, Ali takes a step forward and drives it to long-on

106.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, floated on middle and leg, Ali pushes it back to the bowler

106.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Ali drives it to the left of cover, fielder dives and saves

106.2 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, on the pads, Sarfraz kneels down and sweeps it behind square on the on-side

106.1 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, quicker and on off, Sarfraz comes forward and nudges it straight to mid-on

Over: 106	2 1 0 0 1 1	PAK 297/5
Sarfraz Ahmed 13(18)	Azhar Ali 106(285)	Herath 29-6-77-0

105.6 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, loopy delivery outside off, Sarfraz drives it square of the wicket and retains the strike

105.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on the stumps, Ali tucks it down to square leg, for a single

105.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker and down leg, Ali lunges forward and pads it away

105.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, straighter one from Herath, Ali pads it away

105.2 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Sarfraz comes down the track and clips it to deep mid-wicket

105.1 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2 runs, short and straight, in fact it's the carrom ball, Sarfraz rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket, for a brace

Over: 105	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 292/5
Azhar Ali 105(282)	Sarfraz Ahmed 9(15)	Kaushal 24-3-72-0

104.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, floated delivery and on the stumps, Ali turns it down towards mid-wicket

104.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, sliding down leg, Ali flicks and misses

104.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, drifted delivery on off, Ali comes forward and dead-bats it

104.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Ali pushes it back to the bowler

104.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on middle and leg, Ali turns it down to short mid-wicket

104.1 - Kaushal to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, full and on off, Sarfraz drives it through cover, Sarfraz was casual in his running, at the end he has to hustle quickly to complete the single

Round the wicket. He has one slip and a FSL

T Kaushal [23.0-3-71-0] is back into the attack

Over: 104	0 1 0 0 1 0	PAK 291/5
Azhar Ali 105(277)	Sarfraz Ahmed 8(14)	Herath 28-6-72-0

103.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, sliding down leg, Ali looks to clip it fine but he picks the fielder at short fine

103.5 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, on a good length and on middle and leg, Sarfraz wrists it down to mid-wicket and runs across for a single

103.4 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, quicker and outside off, pushed back to the bowler

103.3 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, gives this one more air, Sarfraz skips out and jams it back to the bowler

103.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Ali works it down to mid-wicket, for a single

103.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Ali knocks it down to short mid-wicket

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 103	1 0 2 1 0 0	PAK 289/5
Sarfraz Ahmed 7(11)	Azhar Ali 104(274)	Dushmantha Chameera 17-1-52-1

102.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, digs it in short, Sarfraz spots it early and ducks underneath it

Round the wicket comes Dushmantha Chameera

102.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, short of length and on middle and leg stump line, Sarfraz hops inside the crease and knocks it down to short mid-wicket

102.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on a good length and wide of off, Ali comes forward to drive it through cover, gets a thick outside edge that flies towards third man region, the duo scamper across for a single

102.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, short of length and on middle and leg, Ali clips it down to fine leg, for a couple

102.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery on off, Ali jumps inside the crease and blocks it back to the bowler

102.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, round the wicket, banged in short on middle and leg, Sarfraz helps it down to fine leg, for a single

Over: 102	0 0 2Wd 2 0 1 0	PAK 285/5
Azhar Ali 101(271)	Sarfraz Ahmed 6(8)	Herath 27-6-70-0

101.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted and on off, pushed back to the bowler

101.5 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, full and straight, Sarfraz clips it down to backward square leg, for a single

101.4 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, tossed up on off, defended down the wicket

101.3 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2 runs, Sarfraz rocks back and pushes it to cover, batsmen take a brace

101.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 wides, Ali again tries to pad this one away, misses and the umpire gives it as a wide for negative tactics of bowling it outside the line of the leg-stump.On that occasion, the umpire was perhaps harsh as the batsman could have attempted a shot to that delivery

101.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali advances before deciding to defend this tossed up delivery into the off-side

101.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali pads away a delivery that was bowled on the leg-stump line

Over: 101	0 1 2 0 1 0	PAK 280/5
Sarfraz Ahmed 3(5)	Azhar Ali 101(268)	Dushmantha Chameera 16-1-48-1

100.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, from around the wicket, Chameera bowls it full and down leg, Ali leaves it and for the keeper to collect it

100.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length from Chameera, Ali plays off the back foot with a still head and tucks it to mid-wicket

100.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short delivery from Chameera, Ali keeps his eyes on the ball and leaves it

100.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, Azhar has composed his 9th century! Just reward for the determination and self-belief shown by him. His defence has been immaculate and has shown good shot selection. He acknowledges the crowd by taking his helmet off. Azhar's son, in the stands holds a piece of paper that says "well done baba". It is a back of a length delivery and outside off, Ali stays back in the crease, punches it past mid-off and takes a couple of runs to complete his ton. Interestingly, there was a direct-hit at the non-striker's end from Mathews, but Sarfraz was in

100.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, banged in short and on the stumps, Sarfraz gets inside the line and top of the bounce, and fends it away to backward square leg

100.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, no run, banged in short by Chameera, but it is outside off. Sarfraz leaves it

Over: 100	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 276/5
Azhar Ali 98(265)	Sarfraz Ahmed 2(2)	Herath 26-6-65-0

99.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali tries to sweep this flatter delivery, misses. He needs to be careful while trying to sweep Herath from over the wicket

99.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath gets this one to turn away from Ali, he gets an outside edge, falls just short of the slip fielder

99.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter from Herath, turned towards FSL by Ali

99.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, this time, Ali advances and defends this slightly quicker delivery

99.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and outside the line of leg-stump, Ali just pads it away

99.1 - Herath to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, flighted and outside the line of leg-stump, Sarfraz uses his feet superbly, takes it on the full and drives it to long-off

Over: 99	1 0 W 1 0 0	PAK 275/5
Azhar Ali 98(260)	Sarfraz Ahmed 1(1)	Dushmantha Chameera 15-1-44-1

98.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, bumper that goes down leg, Ali gets inside the line and lets it go by

98.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short delivery that follows the batsman, Ali keeps his eyes on the ball and ducks

98.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, length ball on the pads, turned away towards backward square leg by Sarfraz

Sarfraz Ahmed, right handed bat, comes to the crease

98.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, out Caught by Chandimal!! The ploy of banging it short has worked for young Chameera. It is banged in short and down leg, Shafiq tries to glance, but can only glove it to the keeper, who moves across to his left and takes the catch. Shafiq would be a disappointed man as he could have left that delivery alone. Pakistan have now lost half their side. Shafiq c Chandimal b Dushmantha Chameera 27(51) [4s-3]

Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

98.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, short delivery and on a leg-stump line, Shafiq ducks under it by keeping his wrists down

98.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery and climbing onto the batsman, Ali hops in the crease, keeps a still head and pushes it to mid-on

Over: 98	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 273/4
Shafiq 27(49)	Azhar Ali 97(257)	Herath 25-6-64-0

97.6 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq pads this one away towards leg slip

97.5 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq comes forward and pushes this one to point

97.4 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq pads this tossed up delivery to leg slip. Herath is sticking to his plan of bowling outside the line of leg-stump

97.3 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq brings out the forward defence to this tossed up delivery

97.2 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, this time, Shafiq pads this quicker delivery into the on-side

97.1 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, from over the wicket, Herath gets a bit of turn, Shafiq comes forward and defends it with his bat and pad tucked together

Rangana Herath [24.0-5-64-0] is back into the attack

It has gotten dark.

Over: 97	0 0 1 0 1 0	PAK 273/4
Azhar Ali 97(257)	Shafiq 27(43)	Dushmantha Chameera 14-1-42-0

96.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short and going well down leg, Ali lets it go by

96.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, 1 run, nasty delivery from Chameera that is banged in short, Shafiq just about fends it away to fine leg by using soft hands

96.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, back of a length delivery and going down leg, Shafiq tries to flick and misses

96.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery from Chameera, Ali again gets inside the line and pushes it to mid-on. His head is very still when he is facing up to Chameera

96.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, another short delivery from Chameera, Ali gets inside the line and in the end he leaves it

96.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short and follows the batsman. The slow nature of the pitch means that Ali is struggling a bit to get under those short deliveries, but he keeps his eyes on the ball and just about ducks under it

Over: 96	0 0 1 0 0 1	PAK 271/4
Azhar Ali 96(253)	Shafiq 26(41)	Kaushal 23-3-71-0

95.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali goes back in the crease to flick this one for a single through backward square leg

95.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, straighter one from Kaushal, defended off the back foot

95.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker and on the stumps, driven to mid-off by Ali

95.3 - Kaushal to Shafiq, 1 run, Shafiq goes back in the crease and turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Kaushal needs to mix up his pace

95.2 - Kaushal to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq this time brings out the forward defence to block this flatter delivery

95.1 - Kaushal to Shafiq, no run, from around the wicket, Kaushal bowls it on the stumps, Shafiq turns it to short mid-wicket

T Kaushal [22.0-3-69-0] is back into the attack

Over: 95	1 0 0 0 1 0	PAK 269/4
Azhar Ali 95(250)	Shafiq 25(38)	Dushmantha Chameera 13-1-40-0

94.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and going down leg, Ali tries to flick and misses

94.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, 1 run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Shafiq hops in the crease and flicks it to backward square leg

94.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, banged in short and follows the batsman. Shafiq keeps his eyes on the ball, gets his wrists down and ducks under it

94.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, short of length delivery and this one climbs disconcertingly but it is outside off. Shafiq lets it go by. He needs to make the batsman play

94.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Shafiq hops in the crease and defends

94.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Ali punches it square of the wicket on the off-side

Angelo Mathews is back on the field. Two slips and a deepish short leg in place.

Over: 94	1 0 1 4 0 0	PAK 267/4
Shafiq 24(34)	Azhar Ali 94(248)	Herath 24-5-64-0

93.6 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq defends this quicker delivery back to the bowler

93.5 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, flatter and on the stumps, turned to forward short leg

93.4 - Herath to Shafiq, FOUR, Shafiq advances down the track, takes it on the half-volley and lofts it over mid-on for a boundary. Pakistan's batsmen have used the crease brilliantly to counter Herath

93.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali advances down the track and drives it to mid-on for a single

93.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali brings out the forward defence to this floated up delivery

Mathews is off the field.

93.1 - Herath to Shafiq, 1 run, quicker and on the stumps, Shafiq goes back in the crease and takes a quick single to mid-wicket

Over: 93	1 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 261/4
Azhar Ali 93(246)	Shafiq 19(30)	Dushmantha Chameera 12-1-38-0

92.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short and on the stumps, Ali just about ducks under it. It was a good short delivery as it followed the batsman

92.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the stumps, Ali pushes it to mid-on

92.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, 1 run, short of length that angles back in, Shafiq clips it to backward square leg

92.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Shafiq stands tall and defends this one off the back foot towards the bowler

92.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Shafiq, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Shafiq lets it go by

92.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery and Chameera extracts extra bounce, Ali hops in the crease and pushes it square of the wicket on the off-side. Chameera certainly has that ability to get it big on the batsman

Dushmantha Chameera [11.3-1-36-0] is back into the attack

Over: 92	0 0 0 3 1 0	PAK 259/4
Shafiq 18(27)	Azhar Ali 92(243)	Herath 23-5-58-0

91.6 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, quicker from Herath, Shafiq defends it down the pitch

91.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali comes down the track and drives this delivery to long off for a single

91.4 - Herath to Shafiq, 3 runs, Shafiq uses the crease to clip this delivery that was bowled slightly short to backward square leg. Dhammika hunts it down and puts in the dive to save one run

91.3 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq prods forward and defends this to short mid-wicket

91.2 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq brings out the forward defence to block this floated up delivery

91.1 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended back to the bowler

Over: 91	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 255/4
Azhar Ali 91(242)	Shafiq 15(22)	Dhammika 24-1-78-2

90.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, short of a good length, defended towards mid-on by Ali

90.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Dhammika bangs it short, it again doesn't really climb onto the batsman and it followed Ali. He tries to sway away from the line and eventually gets his gloves out of the way

90.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, full and outside off, Ali lets it go by

90.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Ali stands tall and punches it to mid-off

90.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and well outside off, Ali covers his off-stump and lets it go by. Dhammika needs to make the batsman play

90.1 - Dhammika to Shafiq, 1 run, short and wide from Dhammika, Shafiq cuts it square of the wicket for a single

Over: 90	0 0 0 0 0 3	PAK 254/4
Shafiq 14(21)	Azhar Ali 91(237)	Herath 22-5-54-0

89.6 - Herath to Shafiq, 3 runs, Shafiq advances and flicks this floated up delivery through mid-wicket and they take three runs. The key point to notice with that shot was he played with the spin

89.5 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq defends this floated up delivery back to the bowler

89.4 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, this delivery is straying down leg, Shafiq tries to flick, misses, it hits him high on the front pad

89.3 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, Shafiq presses forward and defends this tossed up delivery

89.2 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, this time, Shafiq advances and pushes it back to the bowler

89.1 - Herath to Shafiq, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended to short leg by Shafiq

Over: 89	0 0 1 2 4 0	PAK 251/4
Azhar Ali 91(237)	Shafiq 11(15)	Dhammika 23-1-77-2

88.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Ali comes forward and blocks

88.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, FOUR, rare loose delivery from Dhammika. He tries the yorker, turns out to be a low full-toss, Ali leans into the drive and collects a boundary through sweeper cover. He is into the nervous 90s now

88.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, good length and straying on the pads, Ali shows superb balance and flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace

88.3 - Dhammika to Shafiq, 1 run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Shafiq stands tall in the crease and pushes it off the back foot to point for a single

88.2 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, good length delivery and in the channel outside off, Shafiq presses forward and blocks

88.1 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, good length delivery and well outside off, Shafiq lets it go by

Over: 88	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 244/4
Azhar Ali 85(234)	Shafiq 10(12)	Herath 21-5-51-0

87.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali tries to bring out the forward defence, gets an inside edge towards backward square leg

87.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali advances down the track, Herath pulls his length back and eventually he defends it

87.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali gets forward and defends this one down the track

87.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali advances down the track to smother the spin and defends

87.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath bowls this down leg, Ali comes forward to defend, the ball goes past his front pad and the keeper collects it

87.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Ali

Herath will start the proceedings with a slip and a short leg in place.

Welcome back! Pakistan will look to extend their lead in this session. On the other hand, it is imperative that Sri Lanka take a slew of wickets as it is never easy to chase down a target in the fourth innings.

The match is in perfect balance now. We will be back in a short while, do stay tuned!

On the other hand, for the hosts, Prasad turned out to be their best bowler. However, they need to prise out Azhar as soon as possible. Remember, Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed are in good form as well. So, the second session should make for an interesting tussle between bat and ball.

Despite Sri Lanka making crucial breakthroughs, the visitors kept themselves in the game. It was Angelo Mathews, who took the key wicket of Younis Khan. Dhammika Prasad then sent Misbah-ul-Haq back to the pavilion. However, Azhar Ali continued to play with single-minded focus to guide the visitors to lunch. They now lead by 67 runs, but just have six wickets in hand.

So that will be lunch on day 4.

Over: 87	0 0 0 2 0 4	PAK 244/4
Shafiq 10(12)	Azhar Ali 85(228)	Dhammika 22-1-70-2

86.6 - Dhammika to Shafiq, FOUR, bad length and bad line to end the proceedings before lunch, splays it into the pads after pitching it on a short length, Shafiq glances it down to fine leg fence, no need to run for those

86.5 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, bouncer sliding down leg, Shafiq ducks under it with ease

86.4 - Dhammika to Shafiq, 2 runs, slightly fuller and on the pads, Shafiq wrists it down to the right of mid-on, gets a couple

86.3 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, on a length and just outside off, Shafiq drops it on the pitch with soft hands

86.2 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, short of a good length and around off, Shafiq knocks it down to mid-on

86.1 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Shafiq gets across a tad and defends it

Over: 86	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 238/4
Azhar Ali 85(228)	Shafiq 4(6)	Herath 20-4-51-0

85.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Ali leans on the front foot and dead-bats it

85.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

85.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter and outside off, Ali comes down the track and defends it, gets an inside edge onto the boot, the ball dribbles away towards short cover

85.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery and on middle and leg, Ali came down the track to block it, doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and gets hit on the pad, there was a stifled appeal from the close-in fielders, that never looked out though

85.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker and just outside off, Ali pushes it to point

85.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air, Ali skips out and drives it straight to short cover

Rangana Herath [19.0-3-51-0] is back into the attack

This could well be the last over before lunch

Over: 85	0 4 0 0 0 0	PAK 238/4
Shafiq 4(6)	Azhar Ali 85(222)	Dhammika 21-1-64-2

84.6 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Shafiq prods on the front foot and shoulders arms at it

84.5 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, short of a good length and in that corridor outside off, Shafiq blocks it solidly, the ball rolls away towards mid-off

84.4 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Shafiq defends it back to the bowler with the full face of the bat

84.3 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, sliding down leg, Shafiq lets it go through, Chandimal dives to his left and gathers the ball

84.2 - Dhammika to Shafiq, FOUR, length delivery outside off, Shafiq presses on the front foot and and pushes hard at it, gets a thick outside that flies past wide of gully, gets off the mark

84.1 - Dhammika to Shafiq, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, gets it to straighten after passing the outside edge of Azhar Ali, the batsman plays inside the line and is beaten by a narrow margin

Over: 84	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 234/4
Azhar Ali 85(222)	Shafiq 0(0)	Mathews 11-5-15-2

83.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, tad fuller and in that area outside off, Ali calmly watches it sail through to the keeper

83.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, pitches it on a good length and delivers it outside off, Ali stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper

83.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, Ali opens the face of the bat and guides it down to gully

83.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and wide of off, Ali shoulders arms at it

83.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Ali defends it to mid-on

83.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery outside off, left alone

Asad Shafiq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 83	0 0 0 0 4 W	PAK 234/4
Misbah 22(49)	Azhar Ali 85(216)	Dhammika 20-1-60-2

82.6 - Dhammika to Misbah, out Lbw!! Much needed wicket for the home team, Misbah was hurried to play at this one, Dhammika pitches it on a good length and gets it to swing into the batsman, Misbah after moving across looks to work it to the leg-side, he missed it completely and the ball hits him above the knee roll, umpire gave it out as soon as Dhammika started to appeal, Misbah had a brief chat with Azhar Ali before he opted to review, it goes in vain though, the onfield call was upheld, Misbah trudges back to the pavilion with a grim face, he knows that the job is only half done. Misbah lbw b Dhammika 22(49) [4s-2]

Dhammika to Misbah, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Misbah is given out lbw, he opts to review on this one, Dhammika's front foot is fine, it hit him on the flap of the pads, he is "OUT", it pitched in line and the impact is in line, the ball was going to clip the top of middle and off.

82.5 - Dhammika to Misbah, FOUR, into the pads, Misbah tickles it down to fine leg, easy pickings that, no need to run for those

82.4 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, same probing delivery from Dhammika, Misbah yet again looks to poke at it tentatively, beaten again

82.3 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, that's a peach of a delivery from Dhammika, pitches it on a good length and gets it to straighten after passing the outside edge of Misbah, beaten all ends up, that wasn't too far away from shaving the outside edge of the batsman, Misbah played it inside the line though

82.2 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, defended down the wicket

82.1 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Misbah blocks it back to the bowler

Over: 82	0 1 0 0 1 0	PAK 230/3
Azhar Ali 85(216)	Misbah 18(43)	Mathews 10-4-15-2

81.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on middle and leg, turned down to mid-wicket

81.5 - Mathews to Misbah, 1 run, a direct hit would have made things interesting, this was a back of a length delivery delivered on middle and off, Misbah hops across slightly and turns it down towards deepish short leg region, makes a late call for the single, Azhar Ali manages to make his crease as he puts in the stride, fielder runs across and attempts a direct hit at the striker's end, but fails to hit the stumps

81.4 - Mathews to Misbah, no run, length delivery and gets it to straighten outside off, he gets extra bounce as well, Misbah calmly lets it go

81.3 - Mathews to Misbah, no run, pitched on a good length and swinging away outside off, Misbah doesn't like playing at those as he lets it go through

81.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tad fuller and hint of inswing after straying it into the pads, Ali works it to deep square leg and gets across to the other end, for a single

81.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, short in length and bowled outside off, Ali stays inside the line and shoulders arms at it

Skipper into the action again

Over: 81	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 228/3
Misbah 17(40)	Azhar Ali 84(213)	Dhammika 19-1-56-1

80.6 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, good length delivery around off stump line, Misbah shuffles across slightly and presents the full face of the bat as he blocks it back to the bowler

80.5 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, short of length delivery and wide of off, Misbah pushes it with soft hands, towards point, no run available there

80.4 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, length delivery in the corridor outside off, Misbah blocks it with a closed face, the ball rolls away towards second slip

80.3 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, on a good length and outside off, Misbah dabs it to gully

80.2 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, on a good length and hint of inswing after passing the batsman, Misbah lifts his bat and lets it go

80.1 - Dhammika to Misbah, no run, back of a length delivery and swinging back in, Misbah watches it carefully and lets it go

Dhammika Prasad [18.3-0-56-1] is back into the attack

Second new ball has been taken. Will this change Sri Lanka's fortunes? So, we are back to pace again as Dhammika steams in

Over: 80	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 228/3
Azhar Ali 84(213)	Misbah 17(34)	Kaushal 22-3-69-0

79.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air and around the leg stump line, pushed back to the bowler

79.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal gives this one more air and bowls it on middle and leg, Ali turns it towards mid-on

79.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, defended down the wicket

79.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, gives this one more air outside off, Ali knocks it down to mid-on

79.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, on the stumps, Ali turns it down to FSL

79.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up nicely on off, Ali prods forward and blocks it

Over: 79	0 0 1 1 0 0	PAK 228/3
Misbah 17(34)	Azhar Ali 84(207)	Herath 19-3-51-0

78.6 - Herath to Misbah, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Misbah leans forward and defends it solidly

78.5 - Herath to Misbah, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Misbah comes on the front foot and dead-bats it

Over the wicket again

78.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, round the wicket comes Herath, delivers it on a full length, Ali comes down the track and drives it down to long-off

78.3 - Herath to Misbah, 1 run, slightly full and straight, Misbah shimmes down the pitch and drives it along the ground, towards long-off, for a single

78.2 - Herath to Misbah, no run, drifted down leg, Misbah turns it down to FSL

78.1 - Herath to Misbah, no run, slower and on middle and leg, Misbah comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler

Over: 78	0 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 226/3
Azhar Ali 83(206)	Misbah 16(29)	Kaushal 21-2-69-0

77.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, loopy delivery bowled just outside off, Ali knocks it down to mid-on

77.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, full and straight, Ali pushes it back to the bowler

77.4 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, down leg, Misbah clips it towards fine leg and scampers across for a single

77.3 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, flighted delivery on middle and off, Misbah dances down the track and takes it on a half-volley, drives it straight to mid-on

77.2 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, drifted down leg again, Misbah lets it go through

77.1 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, on a good length and spinning down leg, Misbah leaves it to the keeper

Over: 77	0 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 225/3
Azhar Ali 83(204)	Misbah 15(25)	Herath 18-3-49-0

76.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on the stumps, defended off the front foot

76.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Ali sweeps it straight to FSL, in fact it hit the fielder, Azhar Ali has a wry smile on his face as he apologises to the fielder, good spirit displayed

76.4 - Herath to Misbah, 1 run, drifted delivery outside off, Misbah steps out and drives it down to long-off, for an easy single

76.3 - Herath to Misbah, no run, fuller and straight, Misbah lunges forward and dead-bats it

76.2 - Herath to Misbah, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Misbah comes down the track and jams it out to short cover

76.1 - Herath to Misbah, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Misbah blocks it off the front foot

Rangana Herath [17.0-3-48-0] is back into the attack

Over: 76	0 0 4 1 0 0	PAK 224/3
Azhar Ali 83(202)	Misbah 14(21)	Kaushal 20-2-68-0

75.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, floated delivery outside off, Ali leans on the front foot and pushes it towards mid-off

75.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, drifted delivery on the stumps, Ali nurdles it to mid-wicket

75.4 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, down leg, Misbah kneels down and sweeps it to fine leg, for a single

75.3 - Kaushal to Misbah, FOUR, gives this one more air, Misbah skips out and takes it on the full and goes through the drive, wide of mid-off and into the fence

75.2 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, flighted delivery down leg, Misbah looks to sweep it fine, misses by an inch or so

75.1 - Kaushal to Misbah, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Misbah turns it down to leg slip

Over: 75	0 0 1 0 0 0	PAK 219/3
Azhar Ali 83(200)	Misbah 9(17)	Dushmantha Chameera 11-1-36-0

74.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery angled into the batsman, Ali hops on the back foot as he was trying to nudge it to the on-side, gets a thick inside edge onto the rib cage

74.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, pitching on a good length and outside off, Ali watches it all along and lets it go

74.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Ali drives it straight back to the bowler

74.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, 1 run, angled into the pads, Misbah helps it on its way towards fine leg, for an easy single

74.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, short of a good length and around the fourth stump line, Misbah gets across slightly and defends it down the wicket

74.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Misbah leans on the back foot and pushes it to the off-side

Over: 74	2 1 1 1 1 1	PAK 218/3
Misbah 8(14)	Azhar Ali 83(197)	Kaushal 19-2-63-0

73.6 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, slower and spinning in sharply, Misbah manages to work it off his pads, towards fine leg, retains the strike with that run, Misbah got it off the inside edge in fact

73.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, floated on middle and leg, Ali leans on the front foot and nudges it to deep mid-wicket, another single

73.4 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, fuller and just outside off, Misbah drives it gently towards cover, gets a single

73.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, straighter one, Ali tucks it off his pads behind square on the on-side, for a single

Slip, leg slip and FSL in place

73.2 - Kaushal to Misbah, 1 run, slower through the air, Misbah pushes it towards cover and runs across for an easy single

73.1 - Kaushal to Misbah, 2 runs, round the wicket, tossed up on middle and off, Misbah gets down on one knee and sweeps it towards fine leg region, for a double

Spin into the action

T Kaushal [18.0-2-56-0] is back into the attack

Over: 73	0 0 0 0 3 0	PAK 211/3
Azhar Ali 81(195)	Misbah 3(10)	Dushmantha Chameera 10-1-35-0

72.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone to the keeper

72.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, 3 runs, slightly fuller and just outside off, Misbah punches it through the line, Mubarak the substitute gives the chase from mid-off, he makes a fumble while trying to gather the ball, that allows the duo to sneak an extra run

72.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, dug in short and wide of off, Misbah watches it sail through to the keeper

72.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, 146 kmph, pitched on a good length and delivered outside off, Misbah moves across slightly and lets it go through

72.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Misbah pushes it towards cover via soft hands

A deepish short leg is in place

72.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, bumper aimed at the batsman, Misbah spots it early and hides under it with no discomfort whatsoever

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 72	2 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 208/3
Azhar Ali 81(194)	Misbah 0(5)	Mathews 9-4-13-2

71.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and gets it to angle into the batsman, Ali shuffles across a tad and blocks it

71.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and shaping away outside off, Ali stays inside the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

71.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller and just outside off, Ali prods on the front foot and defends it solidly

71.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, tad fuller and around the fifth stump line, Ali leans on the front foot and blocks it to the off-side

71.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone to the keeper

71.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Ali hops and tucks it wide of mid-on, Herath gives the chase and keeps them down to two

Over: 71	0 2B&Nb 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 206/3
Misbah 0(5)	Azhar Ali 79(188)	Dushmantha Chameera 9-1-32-0

70.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, full delivery just outside off, Misbah gets across slightly and presents the full face of the bat as he defends it back to the bowler

70.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Misbah, no run, bouncer outside off, Misbah ducks under it comfortably

70.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on a length and outside off, Ali stays on the back foot and punches it square of the wicket, for a single

70.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Chameera drags his length back and bowls it wide of off, Ali shoulders arms at it

70.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone to the keeper

70.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no ball, byes, 2 runs, ohhhh! Where did that come from? It surprised everyone, nasty stuff from the youngster, bowls a beamer just wide of Ali who manages to duck under it, Chameera apologises saying that it slipped out of his hand, keeper dives to his left but fails to collect it cleanly, the batsmen scamper for two byes

70.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and wide of off, Ali stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper

Dushmantha Chameera [8.3-0-28-0] is back into the attack

Over: 70	0 0 W 0 0 0	PAK 202/3
Misbah 0(3)	Azhar Ali 78(183)	Mathews 8-4-11-2

69.6 - Mathews to Misbah, no run, good length delivery and slightly outside off, defended back to the bowler

69.5 - Mathews to Misbah, no run, good length delivery and well outside off, Misbah lets it go by

69.4 - Mathews to Misbah, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, defended off the front foot

Misbah-ul-Haq, right handed bat, comes to the crease

69.3 - Mathews to Younis Khan, out Caught by Chandimal!! Mathews has struck for the hosts, goes wide of the crease and gets it to angle into the batsman, just straightened a bit after pitching, Younis is still searching for his off-stump and as a result pushes at it, gets an outside edge. The keeper completes the catch. This is the fourth time Mathews has dismissed Younis in Tests. Younis Khan c Chandimal b Mathews 40(67) [4s-4]

Mathews to Younis Khan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

69.2 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and in the channel outside off, Younis prods forward, gets an inside edge

69.1 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Younis lets it go by

Over: 69	0 0 4 0 0 1	PAK 202/2
Younis Khan 40(64)	Azhar Ali 78(183)	Dhammika 18-0-56-1

68.6 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, shortish and outside off, Younis hops across and steers it to third man for a single

68.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Younis defends it with his bat and pad tucked together

68.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, Dhammika again beats the bat. Pitches it on a good length and it straightens after pitching. Younis pushes at it and gets beaten on the outside edge

68.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, FOUR, good length delivery and in the channel outside off, Younis goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the diving third slip fielder for a boundary. Younis is still not sure of where his off-stump is

68.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, Dhammika bangs this one short and it doesn't really climb onto the batsman, but Younis keeps his eyes on the ball and ducks under it

68.1 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, defended off the back foot by Younis

Over: 68	0 0 0 0 1 0	PAK 197/2
Azhar Ali 78(183)	Younis Khan 35(58)	Mathews 7-3-11-1

67.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched on a length and well outside off, Ali covers his off-stump and lets it go by

67.5 - Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, Younis comes forward to this good length delivery and drives it to cover point for a single

67.4 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Younis comes forward and defends

67.3 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length and outside off, left alone

67.2 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, Younis comes forward to this length delivery and defends it solidly

67.1 - Mathews to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and nips away off the seam, Younis advances, pokes at it to be beaten

Over: 67	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 196/2
Azhar Ali 78(182)	Younis Khan 34(53)	Dhammika 17-0-51-1

66.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Ali lets it go by

66.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, full delivery, angles back in, Ali closes the face and drives to mid-on

66.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali comes forward to this length delivery, he tries to drive, plays with an angled bat to cover

66.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and nipping back off the seam sharply, Ali though covers the off-stump and leaves it. Dhammika has made the ball talk in this session

66.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length and outside off, Ali prods forward and leaves it

66.1 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, good length and in the channel outside off, Younis presses forward and pushes it to left of cover. He hares down to the other end for a single

Over: 66	1 0 0 4 0 0	PAK 195/2
Azhar Ali 78(177)	Younis Khan 33(52)	Mathews 6-3-10-1

65.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length and in the channel outside off, Ali shoulders arms to this one

65.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Ali comes forward and blocks

65.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, FOUR, this delivery nips back off the seam, but Ali shuffles across and clips it to fine leg for a boundary.It was a risky shot as if he had missed it, there would have been a loud appeal for lbw from the bowler

65.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, blocked off the front foot

65.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, a tad fuller and just outside off, left alone. Azhar is picking the length early

65.1 - Mathews to Younis Khan, 1 run, short of a good length and outside off, Younis drives square of the wicket on the off-side, the fielder at point dives to his right but fails to make a clean stop, they take a single

Angelo Mathews [5.0-3-5-1] is back into the attack

Over: 65	1 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 190/2
Azhar Ali 74(172)	Younis Khan 32(51)	Dhammika 16-0-50-1

64.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, full and just outside off, Azhar drives it to mid-on with a full face of the bat

64.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, on a length and just outside off, left alone

64.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, Dhammika bowls it on a good length, Younis comes forward, gets an inside edge to fine leg. He was lucky that the ball missed the leg-stump

64.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and angling in on the off-stump line, defended off the front foot

64.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and outside off, left alone

64.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Dhammika bowls it on a back of a length and it straightens after pitching, Azhar gets opened up and gets an outside edge. Fortunately for the batsman it doesn't carry to the second slip fielder as it bounces just in front of him, the fumble allows the duo to scamper across for a single

Over: 64	0 2 1 0 3 1	PAK 188/2
Azhar Ali 73(169)	Younis Khan 31(48)	Herath 17-3-48-0

63.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali advances to this delivery and drives it through cover for a single

63.5 - Herath to Younis Khan, 3 runs, Younis goes back in the crease to cut this short delivery, gets a thick outside edge through backward point and they take three runs. Good running between the wickets by the duo

63.4 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, Younis comes forward to this full delivery and blocks

63.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali paddle sweeps this tossed up delivery that is bowled slightly outside off to deep backward square leg for a single

63.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, tapped away in front of square on the off-side for a brace by Ali

63.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali advances down the track and drives it to short extra cover, the fielder has a shy at the stumps, but Ali was well in

Over: 63	0 0 0 0 0 1	PAK 181/2
Azhar Ali 69(165)	Younis Khan 28(46)	Dhammika 15-0-48-1

62.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Sangakkara has dropped this one at 1st slip! On a good length and shaping away, Ali comes half forward and pushes at it outside off, Sangakkara dives to his left, gets a hand to it and shells it, he should have taken it. It was in reality the keeper's catch but he didn't make an attempt

62.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Dhammika bangs this one short, Ali gets under it easily

62.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali drives this full delivery to cover, but the fielder makes a diving stop to his left and saves a couple of runs

62.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Ali comes forward and defends it in front of square on the off-side

62.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Dhammika drags his length back slightly, Ali punches it to mid-on

62.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and outside off, left alone. Azhar's judgment outside off has been top-class in this innings

Chameera is going off the field and Mubarak has come in his place as a substitute.

Over: 62	1 0 2 0 2 0	PAK 180/2
Younis Khan 28(46)	Azhar Ali 68(159)	Herath 16-3-41-0

61.6 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, Younis defends this tossed up delivery off the front foot

61.5 - Herath to Younis Khan, 2 runs, Younis nudges this one to fine leg for a couple of runs

61.4 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, goes back to this tossed up delivery and defends it down the pitch

61.3 - Herath to Younis Khan, 2 runs, Oops! Younis tries the sweep, gets a top edge and it goes to the vacant deep square leg region for a brace. Risky shot by Younis as it was in the air. Pakistan have now taken the lead

61.2 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, Younis brings out the forward defence to a floated up delivery and defends confidently

61.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Herath drags his length back, Ali goes back in the crease and pushes it to cover point

Over: 61	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 175/2
Younis Khan 24(41)	Azhar Ali 67(158)	Dhammika 14-0-47-1

60.6 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery that nipped back off the seam, Younis tries to defend, gets an inside edge and the ball rolls over the stumps. He is struggling to locate his off-stump

60.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, the hosts have gone up for a review for caught behind! It seemed to have missed the outside edge though. There seems like a daylight between bat and ball. The umpire after going through replays rightly upheld the original decision. Waste of a review. It was a length delivery that straightened after pitching from Dhammika, Younis came half forward, pushed away from his body and was beaten on the outside edge.

60.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery and in the corridor outside off, left alone

60.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, Dhammika bowls on a good length and gets it to straighten after pitching, Younis pushes at it and gets beaten on the outside edge

60.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery and outside off, he pushes it to left of cover point for a single

60.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, shortish from Dhammika, Ali perhaps expected this one to bounce steeply and as a result, it hit him on his forearm with him looking to sway away from the line. The ball rolled away towards the off-side

Dhammika Prasad [13.3-0-46-1] is back into the attack

Over: 60	0 1 1 0 1 0	PAK 174/2
Younis Khan 24(37)	Azhar Ali 66(156)	Herath 15-3-36-0

59.6 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, quicker delivery and on the stumps, defended by Younis

59.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali comes forward to defend this floated up delivery, he gets it off the outside edge and the ball rolls away towards backward point

59.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath drags it slightly short, Ali goes back in the crease and defends

59.3 - Herath to Younis Khan, 1 run, quicker and just outside off, pushed to cover point for a single

59.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, this time, slightly wide of off, driven to the left of cover point for a quick single

59.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Ali

Players are out in the middle. Herath will start the proceedings with a slip and a silly mid-off in place.

Weather report: There is heavy rain predicted later on in the day. As of now, it looks fine and the players are seen warming up. Fingers crossed though!

A moment of madness cost Shehzad's wicket and unfortunately that was the only brief moment of success the home team could enjoy on day 3. Azhar Ali never looked in any discomfort while Younis Khan in his short stay, brought his experience into play. For the home team, Chameera, arguably the fastest Sri Lankan bowler ever, dug in a slew of bouncers and offered a tinge of excitement before bad light stopped play. A tremendous day of Test cricket awaits us. Stay tuned! The first ball of day 4 is not far away.

Day 4: Hola everybody! Welcome to our ball-by-ball coverage of the penultimate day of this Test match. The match was in firm control of Sri Lanka by the end of day 2. However, Test cricket is all about winning session by session and Pakistan, surely, have won all three sessions on day 3. Despite Hafeez's failure, Azhar Ali and Shehzad stood up and neutralised the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

The bowling continued to be disciplined, although the hosts will ponder over the lack of success of their lead spinner, Rangana Herath. The left-arm orthodox spinner came into the Test series after an injury lay-off and it's apparent that the lack of match practice, combined with better preparation from the Pakistan batsmen, has neutralized his threat. Bad light stopped play with 26 overs left. Pakistan are just 6 runs away from making Sri Lanka bat once again. Azhar has looked solid while Younis has been positive. Can Pakistan take control of this Test tomorrow? There will be an early start to make up for lost time. Day 4 will start at 9:45 AM local time. Do join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..

A much better day for the visitors. On a pitch that has lost most of its bite, Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali fought stubbornly after they had lost Mohammad Hafeez cheaply. The duo added 120 runs for the second wicket before the former fell, top-edging a pull to the keeper. Until that moment of madness, both batsmen had ensured that it wasn't going to be an easy ride for the Lankan bowlers. Shehzad looked positive, using his feet to good effect against the spinners while Azhar was content in playing second fiddle. There were the occasional sharp bursts from the two pacers, but on a pitch that's increasingly flattening out, they were hardly able to trouble the batsmen.

17:20 Local Time, 11:50 GMT, 17:20 IST: Phew! It's official now. The umpires, after a brief inspection, have decided to call off the proceedings. There will be an early start tomorrow, play will start at 9:45 AM.

17:08 Local Time, 11:38 GMT, 17:08 IST: Well! There is news coming in that the umpires will wait till 5:30 PM before taking a call on further proceedings.

16:52 Local Time, 11:22 GMT, 16:52 IST: It is still dark at the ground. The good thing, however, is that there is no rain and officially the game can go on till 6:00 PM local. That means, plenty of time still left.

Umpires are having a check on the light again. The lightmeter reads "6.8" and the umpires reckon it's not ideal to play. So, that implies - the players are going off. We might not see anymore play today unless the light improves

Over: 59	1 0 2 0 2 0	PAK 171/2
Younis Khan 23(35)	Azhar Ali 64(152)	Kaushal 18-2-56-0

58.6 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, flighted delivery on off, Younis prods forward and defends it

58.5 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 2 runs, full and outside off, driven through cover, for a couple

58.4 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on off, Younis presses forward to block, he gets a thick inside edge, the ball lands in front of leg slip

58.3 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 2 runs, short and slower, Younis works it past leg slip, for a couple

58.2 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, on a good length and on middle and leg, Younis turns it wide of the diving FSL

58.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Ali works it off his pads towards mid-wicket, for a single

Over: 58	0 0 1 0 0 0	PAK 166/2
Younis Khan 19(30)	Azhar Ali 63(151)	Herath 14-3-33-0

57.6 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, quicker and on the off stump line, Younis goes on the back foot and dead-bats it

57.5 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight from Herath, Younis blocks it solidly

57.4 - Herath to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and just outside off, Younis pushes it to the off-side

57.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on the stumps, swept to fine leg for a single

57.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, floated outside off, Ali defends it to cover

57.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, pushed to point

Over: 57	0 0 4 0 0 0	PAK 165/2
Younis Khan 19(27)	Azhar Ali 62(148)	Kaushal 17-2-51-0

56.6 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, short and slightly wide, Younis stays on the back foot and looks to cut it hard, he gets a thick outside edge and the ball kisses Chandimal's pads, would be harsh to call it as a drop, maybe Chandimal could have reacted better, he was in no position to take the catch though

56.5 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on middle and leg, Younis turns it past the left of FSL

56.4 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, floated delivery on the stumps, Younis pushes it back to the bowler

56.3 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, FOUR, slower and short from Kaushal, Younis rocks on the back foot and cuts it square of the wicket, he timed it well, no need to run for those

56.2 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, quicker and on off, Younis turns it to FSL

56.1 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, defended back to the bowler off the back foot

leg slip and FSL in place

Over: 56	0 2 0 0 0 0	PAK 161/2
Azhar Ali 62(148)	Younis Khan 15(21)	Herath 13-3-32-0

55.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps, Ali prods forward and blocks it

55.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller and on off, Ali advances and drives it hard, no timing whatsoever

55.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery well outside off, left alone to the keeper

55.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, floated delivery outside off, driven to cover

55.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, drifted on the stumps, Ali gets down on one knee and sweeps it fine, gets a double

55.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Ali pushes it to the off-side

Silly point and a slip in place

Rangana Herath [12.0-3-30-0] is back into the attack

Umpires are having a discussion regarding the light. It looks gloomy and maybe they have asked Mathews to go with spinners. The lightmeter is out and they are convinced for now. The reading was 7.5. Mathews brings Herath back

Over: 55	1 0 0 1 1 4	PAK 159/2
Younis Khan 15(21)	Azhar Ali 60(142)	Kaushal 16-2-47-0

54.6 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, FOUR, well flighted delivery outside off, Younis gets forward and hammers the drive through cover, the ball raced away to the fence in a hurry

54.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, spinning down leg, Ali tucks it to fine leg

54.4 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, driven to cover, for a single

54.3 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, slower and on the stumps, Kaushal gets some good bounce on this occasion, Younis was looking to block, he misses and the ball deflects off the pad towards leg slip, the fielder runs back and claims the catch, a huge appeal but Mathews is not going to review this

54.2 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Younis lunges forward and dead-bats it

54.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, round the wicket, slower and on the stumps, Ali goes on the back foot and clips it to backward square leg, for a single

Over: 54	0 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 152/2
Younis Khan 10(17)	Azhar Ali 58(140)	Dushmantha Chameera 8-1-28-0

53.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, digs it in short again, Younis leaves it all alone

53.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, bumper again, this time aimed at the batsman, Younis spots it early and hides under it

53.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, bouncer wide of off, Younis stays inside the line and lets it go through

53.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, slightly fuller and on the stumps, Younis offers a straight bat as he blocks it down to mid-on

53.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, fuller and on the off stump line, Ali jumps on the back foot and works it wide of mid-on

53.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Azhar pushes it to cover with soft hands

Dushmantha Chameera [7.3-0-27-0] is back into the attack

Over: 53	0 1 1 1 1 0	PAK 151/2
Younis Khan 10(13)	Azhar Ali 57(138)	Kaushal 15-2-40-0

52.6 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, the doosra again, Younis looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that boucnes well in front of first slip

52.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up on off, Ali pushes it to sweeper cover

52.4 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 1 run, slower and on the stumps, Younis hangs on the back foot and whips it to deep mid-wicket

It has gotten very dark

52.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, slower through the air, Ali nurdles it to mid-wicket, for a single

52.2 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, Younis turns it to the leg-side and gets across to the other end

52.1 - Kaushal to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and on the stumps, Younis digs it out to mid-wicket

Over: 52	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 147/2
Azhar Ali 55(136)	Younis Khan 8(9)	Dhammika 13-0-46-1

51.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, bouncer and in that area outside off, Ali stays in good position as he leaves it to the keeper

51.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length and just outside off, Ali punches it straight to mid-off

51.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, another slower ball from Dhammika, driven back to the bowler

51.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, slower ball outside off, Ali plays outside the line and misses it by a long way, the ball rolls to the keeper

51.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery angled in, Ali pushes it to short mid-wicket

51.1 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Younis pushes it to cover, quick single taken

Over: 51	2 0 0 0 4 0	PAK 146/2
Azhar Ali 55(131)	Younis Khan 7(8)	Kaushal 14-2-36-0

50.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, spinning down leg, Ali flicks and misses

50.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, FOUR, doosra bouncing outside off, Ali rocks back and cuts it through cover, beats Herath who was running across, in fact he gave up the chase in the end

50.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to mid-off

50.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, there is a huge appeal for caught behind, Sri Lanka opt not to review to this one and they did the right thing, this was slower and spinning away just outside off, the doosra in fact, Ali was drawn on the front foot as he was looking to push at it, the ball just beats the outside edge, there was some sound and the keeper was excited, Mathews after a brief chat decides not to review, a wise decision

50.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, full and on the stumps, Ali jams it back to the bowler

50.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Ali drives it through cover and collects a double, that will be his 20th fifty in Tests, good knock from Pakistan's ODI skipper

Back to spin again, slip and a FSL in place

T Kaushal [13.0-2-30-0] is back into the attack

Over: 50	1 0 0 1L Wd 0 4	PAK 140/2
Younis Khan 7(8)	Azhar Ali 49(125)	Dhammika 12-0-45-1

49.6 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, FOUR, fuller and outside off, you can't bowl that to one who has played more than 99 Tests, Younis drives it through cover and claims his first boundary

49.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, short in length and outside off, Younis jumps on his toes and defends it solidly

49.5 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, wide, bumper sliding down leg, called wide for height

49.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, leg byes, 1 run, short and aimed at the batsman, Ali fails to duck and takes it on his back, the ball rolls away to fine leg

49.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, pitches it on a short of a length and bowls it outside off, all that Ali had to do is leave it all alone, he just about does that

49.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Ali shuffles across a tad and presents the full face of the bat as he defends it

Dhammika's daughter is all smiles watching her father bowl

49.1 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, on a length and into the pads, Younis glances it fine and scampers across for a single

Over: 49	0 1 0 0 0 2	PAK 133/2
Azhar Ali 49(122)	Younis Khan 2(5)	Dushmantha Chameera 7-1-27-0

48.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, short of length and wide of off, Ali stands still and cuts it hard square of the wicket, Kaushal hunts it down in the deep before the batsmen collect a couple

48.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, dug in short and delivered outside off, Ali drags his body back as he lets it go through

48.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, pitched on a good length and in the corridor outside off, Ali comes forward slightly and leaves it all alone

48.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Chammera drags his length back and bowls it wide of off stump, Ali stays inside the line, lifts his bat and lets it go

48.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, 1 run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Younis drops it in front of the wicket and hustles for a quick single, Dushmantha Chameera runs forward but fails to gather the ball

48.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Younis Khan, no run, on a good length and in that area outside off, Younis shoulders arms at it

Dushmantha Chameera [6.3-0-24-0] is back into the attack

Over: 48	W 0 0 1 0 0	PAK 130/2
Azhar Ali 47(118)	Younis Khan 1(3)	Dhammika 11-0-39-1

47.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Ali pushes it to mid-on, Younis was keen on the single but Azhar sent him back

47.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, bouncer wide of off, Ali leaves it all alone

47.4 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, 1 run, full and nipping back into the batsman, Younis works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg, gets off the mark

47.3 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and wide of off, Younis pushes it towards backward point, gully dives and parries the ball to backward point, commendable effort from the fielder

47.2 - Dhammika to Younis Khan, no run, length delivery and around the fifth stump line, Younis gets across slightly and defends it

Younis Khan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

47.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, out Caught by Chandimal!! What is this Shehzad? What have you done? After all the hard work, Shehzad has gone out in the worst way possible, this wasn't a troubling delivery though, on a length and just outside off, Shehzad pulls it after rocking on the back foot, gets a thick top-edge that swirls in the air for a long time, Chandimal settled under it and takes it easily, a gift of a wicket for Sri Lanka. Ahmed Shehzad c Chandimal b Dhammika 69(154) [4s-4 6s-1]

Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

The players are moseying out to the middle. Dhammika will open. He has a slip and a gully in place.

Welcome back for the final session. Shehzad and Azhar Ali have done well to battle throughout the second session. This session will be critical for Pakistan. If they don't lose any wickets, then we are up for an exciting day's play tomorrow.

The hosts will be keen to make the breakthrough in the final session. It has to be said that it won't be easy to chase down the target as the track is offering turn. On the other hand, Pakistan would hope that Shehzad and Azhar can get big scores.

Ahmed Shehzad and Azhar Ali shone brightly in the second session and helped Pakistan to cut down the deficit to 48 runs. Both the batsmen used the crease to handle the spinners with aplomb. Shehzad and Azhar advanced down the track to smother the spin and then used the crease to go back. For Sri Lanka, Rangana Herath varied the pace well, but wasn't able to make the breakthrough. Chameera again generated a good burst of pace.

A fruitful session for Pakistan and that will be tea on day 3.

Over: 47	1 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 129/1
Azhar Ali 47(116)	Ahmed Shehzad 69(153)	Kaushal 13-2-30-0

46.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller and on the stumps, Ali nudges it to short mid-wicket

46.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, slightly fuller and just outside off, blocked back to the bowler

46.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Ali defends it to the leg-side

46.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, down leg, Ali clips it to backward square

46.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, gives this one more air outside off, Shehzad advances and takes it on the half-volley and drives it to mid-off

46.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, round the wicket, slower and on the stumps, Ali opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point, gets across for a single

Over: 46	0 0 0 0 2 0	PAK 127/1
Ahmed Shehzad 68(152)	Azhar Ali 46(111)	Dhammika 10-0-38-0

45.6 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a length and on the stumps, Shehzad works it to mid-wicket, no single available

45.5 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, short of length sprayed into the pads, Shehzad clips it to mid-wicket, for a double

45.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika drags his length back and bowls it outside off, Shehzad calmly blocks it towards cover

45.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a good length and just outside the off stump line, driven to the right of mid-off, fielder gets across and cuts it off

45.2 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fuller and outside off stump, Shehzad drives it off the front foot, straight to mid-off

45.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, short of length delivery and in the corridor outside off, Shehzad gets across a tad and defends it with a straight bat

Dhammika Prasad [9.3-0-36-0] is back into the attack

Back to pace again as Dhammika steams in

Over: 45	1 0 0 0 0 1	PAK 125/1
Ahmed Shehzad 66(146)	Azhar Ali 46(111)	Kaushal 12-2-28-0

44.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, floated delivery just outside off, Shehzad drives it towards cover, for a single

44.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, drifted on off, Shehzad defends it off the front foot

44.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, loopy delivery on middle and leg, Shehzad turns it towards short mid-wicket

44.3 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, slower again, Shehzad pushes it gently past the left of FSL

44.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, slower and on the stumps, blocked off the back foot

44.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, flighted delivery on off, Ali pushes it to short cover and gets across for a quick single

Over: 44	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 123/1
Ahmed Shehzad 65(141)	Azhar Ali 45(110)	Herath 12-3-30-0

43.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, quicker and on off, defended off the front foot

43.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, short and outside off, Shehzad mistimes the cut to point

43.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, defended off the front foot to this flighted delivery pitched outside off

43.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, turned to short mid-wicket

43.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up on off, Shehzad defends it to silly point

43.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, slightly short and just outside off, Shehzad chops it to backward point

Over: 43	1 1 0 0 0 0	PAK 123/1
Azhar Ali 45(110)	Ahmed Shehzad 65(135)	Kaushal 11-2-26-0

42.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, the doosra from Kaushal, pitches it on middle and gets it turn past the outside edge of Ali, beaten comfortably as he looked to poke at it, the batsman was squared up completely

42.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, slower and on middle and leg, Ali turns it to FSL

42.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, down leg, Ali left it all alone

42.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, quicker and just outside off, defended off the front foot

42.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, quicker and just outside off, Shehzad skips out and smothers the spin as he drives it to mid-off, hustles for a quick single but gets there with ease

42.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on the stumps, Ali clips it to mid-wicket, for an easy single

Over: 42	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 121/1
Ahmed Shehzad 64(134)	Azhar Ali 44(105)	Herath 11-2-30-0

41.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up on off, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

41.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, floated delivery on off, Shehzad pushes it towards point and looks for a quick single, sent back by his partner

Short leg has gone back and a bit straighter

41.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, slower and on the stumps, defended off the back foot

41.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, left alone to the keeper

41.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, drifted on the stumps, Shehzad comes forward to defend it, gets a thick outside edge, the ball dribbles towards backward point

41.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, slower through the air, Ali advances and takes it on the full and drives it down to long-off

Over: 41	0 0 0 2 0 1	PAK 120/1
Azhar Ali 43(104)	Ahmed Shehzad 64(129)	Kaushal 10-2-24-0

40.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, full and straight, Ali drives it straight down the ground and retains the strike

40.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, slower and around the off-stump line, Ali pushes it down to mid-on

40.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, over the wicket comes Kaushal, tossed up and just outside off, Ali drives it through cover, picks up a double

40.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, short and down leg, Ali pushes it to FSL

40.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, on the stumps again, Ali flicks it to backward square leg

40.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, round the wicket, fuller and on the stumps, Ali turns it to mid-wicket

T Kaushal [9.0-2-21-0] is back into the attack

Chameera is back on the field

Over: 40	2 0 2 0 0 0	PAK 117/1
Ahmed Shehzad 64(129)	Azhar Ali 40(98)	Herath 10-2-29-0

39.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up on off, Shehzad drives it to short cover

39.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fuller and just outside off, driven to short cover

39.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up on off, Shehzad comes down the track and looks to block it, the ball rolls towards silly point, the fielder gathers and throws the ball quickly to the keeper, Chandimal whips the bails off in a flash, Shehzad puts in the dive and just about manages to get back in time, it looked tight in real time

There is a run out appeal. Shehzad is safe though, the dive must have saved him

39.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, slower and down leg, Shehzad flicks it fine and comes back for the second run

39.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, gives this one more air and bowls it full, Shehzad leans on the front foot and defends it to the on-side

39.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, short and spinning into the batsman, Shehzad wrists it through mid-wicket, for a double

Over: 39	0 0 0 0 0 2	PAK 113/1
Azhar Ali 40(98)	Ahmed Shehzad 60(123)	Dhammika 9-0-36-0

38.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, short of length delivery and outside off, Ali gets across slightly and works it wide of mid-on, Herath gives the chase and keeps them down to two

38.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, bouncer outside off stump, doesn't trouble Ali who watches it carefully all along

38.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Dhammika pitches it on a good length and bowls it outside off stump, Ali doesn't like playing at those, left alone

38.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, slightly fuller and wide of off, Ali stays inside the line and watches it sail through to the keeper

38.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and around the fifth stump line, Ali stands still and punches it back to the bowler

38.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Ali shuffles across slightly and blocks it with the full face of the bat

Over: 38	0 0 0 0 0 1	PAK 111/1
Azhar Ali 38(92)	Ahmed Shehzad 60(123)	Herath 9-2-25-0

37.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, Ali takes a step out and drives it to long-off

37.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, floated delivery on off, Ali leans forward and dead-bats it

37.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, straighter and down leg, Ali advances and pushes it back to the bowler

37.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, defended back to the bowler

37.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Ali looks to sweep, misses and is hit on the arm

37.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, on the stumps, Ali stays on the back foot and turns it to square leg

Over: 37	0 2 1 0 1 0	PAK 110/1
Ahmed Shehzad 60(123)	Azhar Ali 37(86)	Dhammika 8-0-34-0

36.6 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Shehzad drives it towards cover, Kaushal dives to his right and saves

36.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Ali opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man region, for a single

36.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, full toss on the stumps, Ali wasn't expecting it, he knocks it gently, straight to mid-on

36.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Shehzad looks to block it, gets a thick outside edge that rolls towards backward point, gets a single and also brings up the 100-run partnership

36.2 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, back of a length and Shehzad had enough width to drive, he drives it through cover and gets across for a double

36.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery outside off, Shehzad pushes it to the off-side with soft hands

Dhammika Prasad [7.3-0-30-0] is back into the attack

Over: 36	1 0 0 1 1 0	PAK 106/1
Azhar Ali 36(84)	Ahmed Shehzad 57(119)	Herath 8-2-24-0

35.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller and just outside off, Ali defends it to silly point off the front foot

35.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Shehzad tucks it towards square leg

35.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, floated on off, Azhar Ali comes down the track and looks to defend, the ball hits the pad and then the bat before it rolls to long-off for a single

35.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up on middle and off, Ali advances and jams it out to short cover

35.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, slower through the air, Ali lunges forward and turns it to the on-side

35.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, tossed up on off, Shehzad comes down the track and drives it down to long-off

Chameera is off the field again, Lakmal comes in as a substitute

Over: 35	0 Wd 0 3 1 0 3	PAK 103/1
Ahmed Shehzad 55(117)	Azhar Ali 35(80)	Dushmantha Chameera 6-1-24-0

34.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, 3 runs, on a full length and wide of off, Shehzad leans forward and drives it to long-off, takes three and retains the strike

34.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dushmantha Chameera bangs it in short again, Shehzad was expecting it, he ducks under that

34.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, Ali pushes it to cover and brings up the 100 for Pakistan

34.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, 3 runs, that will be his third Test fifty and guess what! All three have come against Sri Lanka, a good knock from the opener, this was short and slightly wide, Shehzad goes on the back foot and pulls it hard, doesn't time it that well, but the ball flies over mid-on and rolls towards the long-on fence, gets three

34.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a length and just outside off, that's pacy too, Shehzad jumps on the back foot and blocks it solidly

Over the wicket comes Dushmantha Chameera

34.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, wide, bumper angled across the batsman, called wide for height

34.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, good bumper from the youngster, aimed at the batsman, Shehzad just about manages to fend it to the leg-side

Round the wicket comes Chameera, a deepish short leg in place

Drinks are on the field now. Shehzad and Azhar Ali have played with self-belief and determination to handle the spinners well. The duo have used the crease to keep the spinners at bay till now. The deck is offering turn for the spinners though. Chameera, the pacer, has bowled with good pace.

Over: 34	0 0 0 0 0 1	PAK 95/1
Ahmed Shehzad 49(112)	Azhar Ali 34(79)	Herath 7-2-21-0

33.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad advances down the track to this delivery and drives it to long-on

33.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, subtle changes in pace almost beat Shehzad there. He uses his feet, gets beaten by the slight change in pace and turn, got a thick outside edge to point

33.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad comes down the track to this one, before deciding to defend

33.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, quicker delivery from Herath, defended off the front foot

33.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Herath gives it a bit more air, Shehzad defends it solidly

33.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, quicker and on the stumps, denfeded off the back foot

Rangana Herath [6.0-2-20-0] is back into the attack

Over: 33	2 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 94/1
Azhar Ali 34(79)	Ahmed Shehzad 48(106)	Dushmantha Chameera 5-1-16-0

32.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short from Dushmantha Chameera, Ali keeps his eyes on the ball and ducks under it. One needs to be careful on this deck while ducking as it has slowed down

32.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and angling back in, Ali leaves it alone. He also got a bit stride in for that delivery

32.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, short and wide, Ali though decides against it mainly because Dushmantha Chameera is bowling quick and extracting disconcerting bounce

32.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Ali comes well forward and drives it to cover

32.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Ali shoulders arms by covering the off-stump

32.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Ali flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace

Over: 32	0 0 0 2B 0 0	PAK 92/1
Ahmed Shehzad 48(106)	Azhar Ali 32(73)	Kaushal 9-2-21-0

31.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad goes back in the crease to this floated up delivery and defends

31.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Kaushal gives this one a bit more air, defended off the front foot by Shehzad

31.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, byes, 2 runs, quicker and going down leg, Shehzad tries to glance and misses. The keeper fails to collect, they take two byes

31.3 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Kaushal bowls it down leg, Shehzad tries to flick and misses

31.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad comes forward and defends this solidly

31.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, flatter and straightened after pitching from Kaushal, Shehzad goes back in the crease and defends it awkwardly

Over: 31	0 0 2 0 0 0	PAK 90/1
Azhar Ali 32(73)	Ahmed Shehzad 48(100)	Dushmantha Chameera 4-1-14-0

30.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Ali defends it off the front foot. Good to see Ali get into the line and defending after a barrage of short deliveries

30.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Dushmantha Chameera bangs it short, Ali though is able to get under it. He didn't exactly get his wrists down quickly

The umpire is certainly having a problem with the ball as they are looking at it.

30.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, a tad fuller and just outside off, defended off the front foot

30.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, Ali stands tall in the crease to a back of a length delivery and punches it to sweeper cover for a brace

30.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Dushmantha Chameera bowls it on a good length and outside off, Ali gets half forward and pushes at it, gets beaten on the outside edge

30.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Dushmantha Chameera hits on a length and outside off, left alone

Over: 30	0 0 1 0 0 0	PAK 88/1
Ahmed Shehzad 48(100)	Azhar Ali 30(67)	Kaushal 8-1-21-0

29.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up on the stumps, turned to short mid-wicket

29.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad pushes this delivery to silly mid-on

29.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, flatter from Kaushal, Shehzad stays back in the crease and tucks it to backward square leg

29.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali advances down the track and pushes it to long-on

29.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali brings out the forward defence this time and blocks it

29.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, full on the leg-stump, flicked to mid-wicket

Over: 29	1 0 0 0 1 1	PAK 87/1
Azhar Ali 29(64)	Ahmed Shehzad 48(97)	Dushmantha Chameera 3-1-12-0

28.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera offers width on this delivery, Ali cuts it off the back foot to third man

28.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Shehzad tucks it to silly mid-on and take a quick single. Smart batting from Shehzad to take a single and go to the other end

28.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, another banged in delivery from Dushmantha Chameera. Shehzad ducks under it

28.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Oops! this one has hit flush on the helmet. It was a quick delivery from Chameera. He banged it short and follows the batsman, Shehzad takes his eyes off the ball and gets hit on the left side of the head. Sri Lankan fielders ask him whether he is fine. Thankfully, he is ok and he also nodded to the bowler saying he was fine. The short ball didn't rise as much as expected and Shehzad ducked under it way too early

28.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, shortish and down leg, Shehzad tries to flick and misses. Good take by the wicket-keeper

28.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Ali clips it to mid-wicket and calls for two, but in the end they only take a single

Over: 28	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 84/1
Ahmed Shehzad 47(93)	Azhar Ali 27(62)	Kaushal 7-1-20-0

27.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad gets a good stride forward and defends this one off the front foot

27.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad turns this one to short leg

27.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad uses his feet to smother the spin, before he decides to defend

27.3 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad uses his feet to this delivery and the fielder at short mid-wicket makes a good save

27.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, this time, Shehzad stays back in the crease and defends this quicker one off the back foot

27.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Kaushal gives this one a bit of air, Shehzad comes down the track and tries to flick, misses. It hits him on the front pad

Over: 27	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 84/1
Azhar Ali 27(62)	Ahmed Shehzad 47(87)	Dushmantha Chameera 2-1-9-0

26.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, banged in short by Dushmantha Chameera, Ali gets his wrists down and ducks under it easily

26.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, defended off the back foot

26.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, this one is well down leg from Dushmantha Chameera. Ali tries to flick and misess. It was bowled at 145kph

26.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller delivery from Dushmantha Chameera, Ali drives it to cover, Kaushal dives to his left and makes a great save one-handed to his left

Two slips, gully and a short leg in place.

26.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and in the channel outside off. Defended off the back foot by Ali

26.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, left alone by Ali

Dushmantha Chameera [1.3-0-9-0] is back into the attack

Over: 26	0 0 0 0 Nb 1 1	PAK 84/1
Azhar Ali 27(56)	Ahmed Shehzad 47(87)	Kaushal 6-0-20-0

25.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali stays on the back foot and punches it to cover

25.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad comes down the track and drives it to cover

25.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no ball, Shehzad nudges this one to short fine. It turns out to be a no-ball

25.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Kaushal gives this one a bit of air, Shehzad comes forward and blocks

25.3 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, quicker and just outside off, Shehzad prods forward and defends

25.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, flatter and on the stumps, defended from the back foot by Shehzad

25.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, another forward defence from Shehzad to a delivery that is given a bit of air

Over: 25	0 1 1 0 1 0	PAK 81/1
Azhar Ali 26(55)	Ahmed Shehzad 46(81)	Herath 6-2-20-0

24.6 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Herath bowls this one flatter, Ali uses his feet and drives it to mid-off

24.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad uses his feet and drives it to long-on off this flatter delivery

24.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad turns this one to leg

24.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali gets an inside edge on this one to fine leg

24.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Herath drags this one short, Shehzad stays back in the crease and cuts it to point, slight fumble by the fielder, but they don't take another run

24.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up from Herath, Shehzad advances and defends it back to the bowler

Over: 24	1 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 78/1
Azhar Ali 25(53)	Ahmed Shehzad 44(77)	Kaushal 5-0-17-0

23.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal gives this one a bit more air, Ali presses forward and defends

23.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali stays back in the crease and tucks it behind square on the on-side

23.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali flicks this one behind square on the on-side

23.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, bowled on a middle-stump line, defended off the front foot

23.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal gives it a bit more air, pushed back to the bowler

23.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, from around the wicket, Kaushal bowls it on a middle-stump line, Shehzad pushes it to mid-off and take a quick single

Over: 23	1 4 0 0 1 1	PAK 77/1
Ahmed Shehzad 43(76)	Azhar Ali 25(48)	Herath 5-2-17-0

22.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Herath pitches it on a middle-stump line, Shehzad tucks it around the corner for a single

22.5 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali advances down the track and drives it to mid-off and they hare down for a quick single

22.4 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali pushes it to cover, Shehzad was halfway down the track before Ali sends him back

22.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali advances down the track and drives it to short cover

22.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, FOUR, slightly quicker from Herath and outside off, Ali uses his feet superbly to essay a drive and find the gap through extra cover for a boundary. Both the batsmen aren't allowing Herath to settle down

22.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, low full-toss from Herath, Shehzad uses his feet and drives it to long off

S Ravi is having a chat with Illingworth about the ball. They again decide to change the ball. The fourth umpire has come out with a box full of balls. There is a slight delay in play before the umpires choose another ball.

Over: 22	0 0 4 1 0 1	PAK 70/1
Ahmed Shehzad 41(74)	Azhar Ali 20(44)	Kaushal 4-0-16-0

21.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, tossed up and outside off, Shehzad drives it to mid-off, Chameera though makes a good diving stop and saves some runs

21.5 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, floated up and outside off, defended off the front foot

21.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, tossed up and outside off, Ali pushes it to long on

21.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, FOUR, this time, Kaushal drags it short, Ali goes back in the crease quickly and pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary

21.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal tosses it up and on the on the stumps, Ali flicks it to FSL and it rolls back to short mid-wicket

21.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and outside off, Ali presses forward and defends

Over: 21	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 64/1
Ahmed Shehzad 40(72)	Azhar Ali 15(40)	Herath 4-2-10-0

20.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up outside off by Herath, Shehzad defends it off the front foot

20.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Herath bowls it slightly quicker, wristed to mid-wicket

20.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad comes down the track, defended back to the bowler

20.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Sri Lanka have gone for a review for lbw. There was an inside edge, so it can't be given out. The umpire rightly doesn't overturn the decision. Shehzad steps down the track, gets an inside edge onto the front pad. He was also a long way down the crease. In fact, 3.37 metres down the track.

20.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad advances down the track to smother the spin and defends it to short cover

20.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad advances down the track and defends it to short cover

Over: 20	0 0 0 0 1 1	PAK 64/1
Ahmed Shehzad 40(66)	Azhar Ali 15(40)	Kaushal 3-0-10-0

19.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, tossed up and just outside off, Shehzad drives it to extra cover

19.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Kaushal tosses it up, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket

19.4 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali clips this delivery to backward square leg

19.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal gets it to turn away, Ali defends it off the back foot

19.2 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Kaushal gives it more air, Ali defends it back to the bowler

19.1 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali hangs back in the crease and defends it to FSL

Kaushal will start the proceedings with a slip and short leg in place.

We are just a few minutes away from the start of the second session. It should turn out to be an interesting tussle between Pakistan's batsmen and the home team's spin duo.

Pakistan didn't have the best of starts as Hafeez felt for a wide delivery and ended up nicking one to first slip. Azhar Ali, right from the first ball, was solid in his defence and was hesitant in taking any risks. Shehzad, the aggressive partner, played a few bold strokes against Herath and stayed positive throughout. This partnership will be key for the tourists and the post-lunch session will test the skill and patience of the batsmen. We will be back shortly. Do stay tuned!

After rain forced a slight delay before the start of play, Pakistan needed 19 balls to put an end to Sri Lanka's first innings. The last pair added a few handy runs and pushed the lead to 177. Yasir Shah ended with figures of 6/96 and was again the pick of the Pakistan bowlers.

That will be lunch

Over: 19	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 62/1
Ahmed Shehzad 39(65)	Azhar Ali 14(35)	Herath 3-1-10-0

18.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad uses his feet to this tossed up delivery and defends. Both the batsmen using the crease well to counter the spinners

18.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad this time uses the crease and tries to defend off the back foot. It stayed a bit low

18.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, replica of the previous ball as Shehzad uses his feet and defends. Both batsmen are looking to smother the spin

18.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad comes down the track and defends

18.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad advances to this quicker delivery and decides to defend

18.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad defends this one to short third-man. Azhar sends Shehzad back

Rangana Herath [2.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack

This will be the last over before lunch.

Over: 18	2 1 1 1 0 0	PAK 62/1
Azhar Ali 14(35)	Ahmed Shehzad 39(59)	Kaushal 2-0-8-0

17.6 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, Ali tucks this one to silly mid-on

17.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and outside off, Ali lunges forward, tries to jam his bat down, it hits the front pad after taking the edge of the bat

17.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Kaushal gives it a bit more air, Shehzad drives it to mid-off for a single. Clever cricket from the batsman

17.3 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali flicks this delivery on the stumps to mid-wicket for a single

17.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad advances down the track, takes it on the half-volley to drive this tossed up delivery to long on

17.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, quicker and outside off, Shehzad drives it to cover and collect a brace

Over: 17	0 0 1 0 0 1	PAK 57/1
Ahmed Shehzad 35(56)	Azhar Ali 13(32)	Dhammika 7-0-30-0

16.6 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Shehzad punches it off the back foot to extra cover, the fielder at mid-off misfields, but they don't take the risk of taking another run on a misfield

16.5 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika gets it to angle in on the off-stump by bowling on a back of a length, Shehzad defends it solidly

16.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika gets it to angle in on the off-stump, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

16.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Ali shuffles across and clips it wide of the mid-on fielder and takes a single

16.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, Dhammika drags his length back a touch and extracts extra bounce. Ali though shows measured judgment outside off and leaves it

16.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Ali gets a good stride forward and defends it in front of square on the off-side

Over: 16	0 Nb 0 0 1 1 0	PAK 55/1
Ahmed Shehzad 34(53)	Azhar Ali 12(29)	Kaushal 1-0-3-0

15.6 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, forward defence to a tossed up delivery from Kaushal

15.5 - Kaushal to Azhar Ali, 1 run, well, they take a tight run, but in the end Ali makes his ground. Ali stayed back and nudged it to short fine leg on that occasion

15.4 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad came down the track and flicks it wide of the fielder at short mid-wicket

15.3 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad brings out the forward defence against a delivery that was given air

Slip, leg slip and short leg in place.

15.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Kaushal gives it air this time, Shehzad advances down the track, pushes it to short mid-wicket

15.2 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no ball, quicker and slightly outside off, defended off the front foot by Shehzad. It turns out to be a no-ball

15.1 - Kaushal to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, flatter and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Shehzad

T Kaushal, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over: 15	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 52/1
Azhar Ali 11(28)	Ahmed Shehzad 33(47)	Dhammika 6-0-28-0

14.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Ali covers his off-stump and leaves it. He is getting his head more into the line of the ball

14.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, defended off the back foot by Ali

14.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and in the corridor outside off, defended off the back foot

Dhammika Prasad [6.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack

Chameera seems to be struggling with a side-strain. Unfortunately, he decides to take his cap from the umpire and is going off the field. Mubarak has come in for him as a substitute.

14.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Dushmantha Chameera has to make the batsman play as it is again outside off and on a back of a length, Ali just leaves it alone

14.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, Dushmantha Chameera bowls it in the channel outside off and on a back of a length, Ali covers his off-stump and leaves it

14.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, shortish and just outside off, defended off the back foot

Over: 14	0 1 1 0 6 0	PAK 52/1
Ahmed Shehzad 33(47)	Azhar Ali 11(22)	Herath 2-0-10-0

13.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Herath as a result of getting smacked decides to bowl flatter, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

13.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, SIX, Shehzad decides to again hit against the spin, but this time succeeds. He lofts it over wide long-on for a six. It was a superb strike

13.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, lucky escape for Shehzad. He came down the track and tries to loft it over the mid-on fielder, but can't get the elevation and it goes on the bounce to the fielder at mid-on

13.3 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, down leg from Herath, Ali goes back and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. He thinks of taking another run, but decides against it

13.2 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad advances down the track and drives it to mid-off

13.1 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended off the back foot

Over: 13	0 4 4 0 1 0	PAK 44/1
Azhar Ali 10(21)	Ahmed Shehzad 26(42)	Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-9-0

12.6 - Dushmantha Chameera to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, left alone. It was bowled at 146.2kph

12.5 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera drags his length back, Shehzad clips it to fine leg. It was bowled at 147.4kph

Sri Lanka continue to be unhappy with the ball, but the umpires decide to continue with it.

12.4 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, full and just outside off, driven back to the bowler

12.3 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, FOUR, Shehzad again camps on the back foot to cut it past the diving gully fielder for a boundary. The fielder at third-man also put in a dive, but couldn't stop the boundary

12.2 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, FOUR, Shehzad uses the extra pace on offer from Dushmantha Chameera to back cut past the diving gully fielder for a boundary

12.1 - Dushmantha Chameera to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off. Shehzad defends it off the back foot. That delivery was bowled at 146kph

Dushmantha Chameera, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 12	0 1 0 0 0 1	PAK 35/1
Ahmed Shehzad 17(37)	Azhar Ali 10(20)	Herath 1-0-2-0

11.6 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, Shehzad advances down the track and drives it to mid-on for a single

11.5 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, a stifled appeal for an lbw, but it was going down leg. The batsman was stuck on the crease there

11.4 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Herath drags his length back, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

11.3 - Herath to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, this time, Herath gets the ball to drift and it turns away sharply from Shehzad. He is beaten on the outside edge

11.2 - Herath to Azhar Ali, 1 run, Ali advances to smother the spin and drives it to mid-off

11.1 - Herath to Azhar Ali, no run, tossed up and just outside off, defended off the front foot by Ali

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Over: 11	1 2 0 4 0 0	PAK 33/1
Ahmed Shehzad 16(33)	Azhar Ali 9(18)	Dhammika 6-0-28-0

10.6 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, a tad fuller and just outside off, Shehzad presses half-forward and defends

10.5 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

10.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, FOUR, full and straying on the pads, Shehzad flicks it through deep mid-wicket for a boundary. It was a poor ball and deservedly got punished.

S Ravi is again checking the ball. They decide to continue with the ball.

10.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika drags his length back, Shehzad defends it off the back foot

10.2 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, full and outside off, Shehzad jams it down to third man and they take a couple of runs

10.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, good length delivery and just outside off, Ali comes forward and defends in front of square on the off-side. He hares down to the other end for a single

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 10	0 0 0 0 4 0	PAK 26/1
Ahmed Shehzad 10(28)	Azhar Ali 8(17)	Mathews 5-3-5-1

9.6 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Shehzad blocks it to the leg-side after shuffling across

9.5 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, FOUR, beautifully played by Shehzad, Mathews drags his length back and gives the width to the batsman, Shehzad rocks back and punches it with good power, the fielder at backward point dived to his left, but fails to get a hand to it

9.4 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Shehzad lets it go as he shoulders arms at it

9.3 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery outside off, Shehzad defends it to cover off the front foot

9.2 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery around off, Shehzad defends it back to the bowler

9.1 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a good length and on the off stump line, defended to cover

Over: 9	0 1 0 0 1 2	PAK 22/1
Azhar Ali 8(17)	Ahmed Shehzad 6(22)	Dhammika 5-0-21-0

8.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, that's a probing delivery from Dhammika, short in length and gets it to bounce sharply outside off, Ali fends at it in an awkward position, he took the bottom hand off while fending at that, the ball brushes the splice of the bat and flies well wide of a leaping gully

8.5 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Shehzad pushes it to cover and gets across to the other end

8.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika splays it into the pads, Shehzad clips it to mid-wicket

8.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, brilliant delivery from Dhammika, pitches it on a good length and gets it to straighten outside off, Shehzad comes half-forward and looks to poke at it, beaten on the outside edge

8.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 1 run, on a length and outside off, pushed to cover for a quick single, well run

8.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, short of length delivery delivered outside off, Ali stays inside the line and lets it go

The fourth umpire comes into the field. The umpires are not happy with the ball. So, they have decided to change it and a semi new ball is taken after just 8 overs

Over: 8	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 18/1
Ahmed Shehzad 5(19)	Azhar Ali 5(14)	Mathews 4-3-1-1

7.6 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Shehzad defends it towards mid-on

7.5 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a good length and around the fifth stump line, Shehzad defends it off the front foot

7.4 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery just outside off, punched to cover

Keeper is up to the stumps

7.3 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, that's a textbook defence, Shehzad shuffles across and presents the full face of the bat to this slightly fuller delivery

7.2 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Shehzad gets across slightly before defending this ball towards cover, the ball was fuller and just outside the off stump

7.1 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, tad fuller and moving away outside off, Shehzad doesn't like playing at those, left alone

Over: 7	2 0 2 0 0 0	PAK 18/1
Azhar Ali 5(14)	Ahmed Shehzad 5(13)	Dhammika 4-0-17-0

6.6 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, fraction fuller and outside off stump, left alone to the keeper

6.5 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, slightly fuller and around the fourth stump line, Ali gets into good balance as he blocks it to mid-on

6.4 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, dug in short and outside off, Ali leaves it to the keeper

6.3 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, angled into the pads, Ali flicks it towards deep square leg, picks a couple again

6.2 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and on the off-stump line, Ali moves across slightly and defends it back to the bowler

6.1 - Dhammika to Azhar Ali, 2 runs, full and outside off, Ali drives it through cover and gets back for a double

There is a slight delay as the umpires are having a look at the ball. S Ravi had something to say to the Sri Lankan skipper and they are going to continue with the same ball

Over: 6	0 0 1 0 0 0	PAK 14/1
Ahmed Shehzad 5(13)	Azhar Ali 1(8)	Mathews 3-2-1-1

5.6 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Mathews drags his length back and bowls it outside off, Shehzad lets it go

5.5 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Mathews pitches it on a good length and delivers it just outside off, Shehzad moves across slightly and defends it solidly

5.4 - Mathews to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, Shehzad pushes towards cover

5.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, 1 run, poor line and length from the skipper, sprays it full and down leg, Ali clips it towards fine leg and gets off the mark

5.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, on a good length and wide of off, Ali shoulders arms at it

5.1 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, length delivery around off, Ali pushes it to mid-on

Over: 5	0 0 0 2 0 2	PAK 13/1
Ahmed Shehzad 5(10)	Azhar Ali 0(5)	Dhammika 3-0-13-0

4.6 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, fuller and just outside off, Shehzad drives it to the left of bowler, Dhammika tries to stop with the boot, he fails and the ball rolls towards long-off, Herath gives the chase and keeps it down to two

4.5 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Shehzad pushes it towards cover

4.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 2 runs, length delivery into the pads, Shehzad nurdles it towards mid-wicket, picks up a double

4.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, length delivery outside off stump, Shehzad pushes it towards short cover, no run available there

4.2 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, Dhammika sways it down leg, Shehzad looks to flick, misses it by a long way

4.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a good length and wide of off-stump, Shehzad lifts his bat and lets it go

Over: 4	W 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 9/1
Azhar Ali 0(5)	Ahmed Shehzad 1(4)	Mathews 2-2-0-1

3.6 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, stifled appeal for lbw, but that hit him outside off stump, on a good length and angled into the batsman, Ali comes on the front foot to block, misses and is hit on the pad, he was outside the line of off-stump

3.5 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, good leave from Azhar Ali, it was pitched on a good length and gets it to straighten outside off, Ali lets it go

3.4 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, back of a length and wide of off, Ali shoulders arms at it

3.3 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, full and outside off, Ali pushes it towards cover-point

3.2 - Mathews to Azhar Ali, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Ali leaves it all alone

Azhar Ali, right handed bat, comes to the crease

3.1 - Mathews to Hafeez, out Caught by Sangakkara!! Poor stuff from Hafeez, Sri Lanka get their first breakthrough, it was pitched on a good length and gets it to straighten just outside off, Hafeez feels for the ball, he opens the face of the bat and looks to guide it towards third man, there wasn't enough room and he ended up poking at it, Sangakkara at first slip moves to his right and takes a simple catch. Hafeez c Sangakkara b Mathews 8(15) [4s-1]

Mathews to Hafeez, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Over: 3	0 0 0 1 4 1	PAK 9/0
Hafeez 8(14)	Ahmed Shehzad 1(4)	Dhammika 2-0-9-0

2.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 1 run, good length and on the middle stump line, Hafeez clips it to mid-wicket and retains the strike

2.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, FOUR, pitched up and outside off, Hafeez throws his arms at it, he slices it over the leaping gully, risky shot that, first boundary for Hafeez

2.4 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, 1 run, back of a length and angled into the pads, Shehzad helps it fine and picks up a single, gets off the mark with that run

2.3 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fraction fuller and hint of away swing, Shehzad lets it go through to the keeper

2.2 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, on a good length and on the off-stump line, Shehzad presents the full face of the bat as he defends it towards mid-on

2.1 - Dhammika to Ahmed Shehzad, no run, fuller and swinging away outside off, Shehzad shoulders arms at it

Over: 2	0 0 0 0 0 0	PAK 3/0
Hafeez 3(12)	Ahmed Shehzad 0(0)	Mathews 1-1-0-0

1.6 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Hafeez defends it to the off-side with soft hands

1.5 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, angled into the pads, Hafeez works it to square leg

1.4 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, good length delivery outside off, Hafeez pushes it towards cover, no single available

1.3 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, back of a length delivery just wide of off, Hafeez punches it towards cover-point, thinks of a single but the fielder did well there, he dived to his right and saved a certain boundary

1.2 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, length delivery and just outside off, Hafeez drops it to the off-side and thinks of a quick single, sent back

1.1 - Mathews to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and holds its line, Hafeez watches it all along and leaves it to the keeper, well-judged leave from Hafeez

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Skipper into the action, two slips and a gully in place

Over: 1	0 0 0 0 0 3	PAK 3/0
Hafeez 3(6)	Ahmed Shehzad 0(0)	Dhammika 1-0-3-0

0.6 - Dhammika to Hafeez, 3 runs, length delivery fired into the pads, Hafeez clips it off his pads through mid-wicket and gets off the mark, Herath gives the chase and cuts it off

0.5 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, on a good length and probing line from Dhammika, the ball moved away after pitching, lures Hafeez to play at it, Hafeez pokes and is beaten on the outside edge

0.4 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, fuller and wider of off, Hafeez lifts his bat and lets it go

0.3 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Hafeez pushes it gently to cover

0.2 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, fuller and outside off, Hafeez drives it towards mid-off

A deepish short leg in place

0.1 - Dhammika to Hafeez, no run, over the wicket, pitches it on a good length and delivers it outside off, Hafeez stays inside the line and lets it go

Hafeez and Ahmed Shehzad are at the crease. Hafeez is on strike. Dhammika will open the attack