http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 vs Pakistan - 1st Test - Live Cricket Score and Match Update
Sri Lankan dismantled http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HMRKB-Herath-c1559 and Suraj Randiv, both whom shared seven scalps.
The visitors had already struggled in the game and were reduced to 48 for 5 before the close of Day 2. The next morning offered little respite as the hosts bowlers made easy work of the remaining batters, and ran through the visiting lineup.
Needing 225 runs to avoid follow-on, the Lankans started with pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KMDN-Kulasekara-c1802, who had already made considerable dent with the new ball by getting rid of opener, Taufeeq Umar and one down batsman, Azhar Ali, on the second day.
Younis Khan and debutant Mohammad Ayub resumed the Men in Green’s innings, on 15 and 1 respectively. Both battled the opening spell from the fast bowlers, while the 34-year-old also managed to drive Nuwan for a couple of boundaries.
Just when the visitors were gaining momentum, another bad umpiring decision restored the Lankans dominancy with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 walking back on 29. The right-hander was adjudged LBW on the bowling off Herath by umpire Stephen Davis but replays showed a clear in-side
edge. The score stood on 65 for 6 with Adnan Akmal walking in to join Ayub.
Both added a confident 23, with the young wicket-keeper showing positive intent. However, their partnership had an unfortunate end after confusion between the wickets saw Adnan being run-out - shattering any hopes of revival, while further exposing the tail.
It was now time for off-spinner, Suraj Randiv to take the spot light as he got rid of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdur-Rehman-c41691, who failed to pick the arm ball and was caught LBW.
Ayub resisted with a fighting 25, becoming his side’s second top-scorer, before Herath had the final say as he trapped the debutant in front of the stumps. The last wicket-partnership stood for just 2 runs as the visitor’s score attained three figures before
Umar Gul was caught out.
The pick of the bowlers was Suraj who claimed 4 for 13 and was supported by the left-armer, who picked up three crucial wickets.
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