Abdullah Shafique and record-setting Saud Shakeel put Pakistan on top in second SL Test
Pakistan piled on the runs on a record-breaking day as the visitors raced to 563-5 on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
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Abdullah Shafique Double Ton Puts Pakistan In Command Of 2nd Test
Opener Abdullah Shafique's maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The tourists reached 563-5 at stumps, leading Sri Lanka by 397 runs in their first innings at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club. Salman and concussion substitute Mohammad Rizwan, on 37, were batting in an unbeaten stand of 95 after Shafique's departure on 201. Salman played attacking cricket to reinforce Pakistan's new aggressive style in this series and reached his second Test ton with a boundary.
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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE Score: Babar Azam's Men Look To Build On Lead
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE:After an eventful Day 1 where Pakistan took charge of the proceedings by bundling out Sri Lanka for just 166, little happened on Day 2 as the heavens opened up, resulting in rain almost the entire day. As the third day's play begins, Pakistan would look to build on the 12-run lead they already have, with Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique in the middle. For Sri Lanka, making use of the first session in picking early wickets would be key to making a comeback. | LIVE Scorecard