Kumar Sangakkara optimistic about saving the match against Pakistan – Cricket News Update
Sri Lanka’s star middle-order batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/United-Arab-Emirates-c3033 (UAE).
Pakistan took a 314-run first innings lead in the first Test of the three match series and were in a solid position to win. However, Sangakkara stood in the way of the opposition, scoring a magnificent ton in the second innings.
The veteran ended day four of the match unbeaten on 161 runs and aimed at pressurising the opposition on the final day’s play.
According to the stylish left-handed player, "It would have been nice if I had I got it in the first innings but it was a tough fight and one of my better hundreds. But there is still work left and if we can get the first session through we can put some
pressure on Pakistan."
The former Sri Lankan skipper praised the bowling attack of the opposition saying, "It's a new attack, they got two seniors in Ajmal and Gul but it's heartening to see two young bowlers come in. Junaid used his angles well and used his pace variations well,
he bowled in the right areas and that has been a challenge."
Although http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 are now in a position to play for a draw, they would have been in deep trouble on day four had Pakistan taken catches cleanly.
The tourists’ opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898 in the slips. He managed to score 68 runs for his side and was involved in a crucial 153-run partnership for the second wicket with Sangakkara.
The left-handed batsman was finally run-out in an attempt to take two quick runs. However, Sangakkara took maximum advantage of the drop catches and carried onto make a big one for his side.
The 33-year-old completed his sixth century against the Men in Green and will be eying to make a big double century on the final day’s play in order to save the match for his side.
On the other hand, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 will be eager to dismiss Sangakkara as soon as possible.
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