Abdullah Shafique’s century has helped Pakistan take management of the second Test in opposition to Sri Lanka after reaching 3-273 at lunch on day three for a 107-run lead.
After solely 9.5 overs had been attainable on day two as a consequence of rain and a moist outfield, Pakistan’s batters put their aspect in a commanding place within the sport on Wednesday.
Opening batter Shafique accomplished his fourth Test hundred within the morning and was unbeaten on 137, coming off 219 deliveries and containing 12 fours and three sixes.
Shafique acquired a life when on 42 on the primary day as Prabath Jayasuriya put down a return catch.
Shafique added 89 runs for the third wicket with Babar Azam as Pakistan consolidated their place within the morning session.
Sri Lanka discovered the breakthrough when Jayasuriya had Babar lbw, a choice the Pakistan captain went onto evaluation unsuccessfully.
There was no stopping Shafique, nonetheless, who put the free balls away whereas placing up a 63-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Saud Shakeel.
Shakeel, the hero of the primary Test when he turned the primary Pakistan participant to put up a double-hundred in Sri Lanka, was unbeaten on 32.
Sri Lanka collapsed of their first innings and the house aspect had been all out for 166 runs having elected to bat first.
Pakistan lead the two-match sequence 1-0 after successful the primary Test in Galle by 4 wickets.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
