Pakistan have taken a slender lead over Sri Lanka at lunch as persistent showers on the second morning stopped play within the second Test on the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Resuming on the in a single day rating of 2-145, Pakistan moved previous Sri Lanka’s first-innings complete of 166 and have been 2-178 when a heavy downpour pressured the gamers off the sector.
Only 9.5 overs have been doable through the 43 minutes of play throughout which Pakistan scored 33 runs. Abdullah Shaffique, who was on 74 at stumps, reached 87 whereas captain Babar Azam was not out 28.
Pakistan wanted solely 48.4 overs to knock off Sri Lanka’s complete on Monday’s opening day after the guests opted to bat first having gained the toss.
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed claimed 4 wickets whereas Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi shared 4 wickets between them.
Pakistan gained the primary Test in Galle by 4 wickets.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
