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Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday, after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 279. The tourists reached 48-3 at stumps in Galle, needing another 83 to take the lead in the two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were at the crease. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice with the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, caught behind for eight, and Shan Masood for seven.

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq Takes A Blinder At Short Leg During 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq took a sensational catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. A stunning off spin delivery from Agha Salman produced a thick edge from the bat of the Sri Lankan wicketkeeper before Imam showed his brilliant reflex action to pull off a blinder at short leg. The ball was travelling to the right of Imam, but the fielder put a full stretch dive and took the catch.

Pakistan Great Slammed Over Distasteful 'Brain Muscle' Dig At Naseem Shah

The Pakistan cricket team put in a mountain of 461 runs against Sri Lanka in the first innings, all thanks to a double hundred from Saud Shakeel. But, if it wasn't for Naseem Shah's gritty 78-ball stay on the crease, Shakeel wouldn't have reached the illustrious milestone. While many hailed Naseem's determination in the middle, he also courted extreme criticism from Pakistan great Aamir Sohail, who was commentating with Ramiz Raja for the match. As Raja lauded Naseem's ability to bat, despite being a tailender, Sohail said that the player needs to develop his 'brain muscle'.

Saud Shakeel Achieves Massive Test Record. Pakistan Legend's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel slammed a brilliant double century during Day 3 of the first Test encounter against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. He continued his impressive run of form and thanks to his sensational innings, he became the first Pakistan batter ever to score a double century in Sri Lanka. Earlier, the record belong to Mohammad Hafeez who scored 196 in 2012. It was a special innings from the 27-year-old who slammed 19 boundaries on his way to clinching the massive record. Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was impressed with Shakeel as he took to Twitter to praise him.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: Sri Lanka Look To Survive Morning Session Scare

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 4 LiVE:Pakistan put in a resounding show with the bat in the first innings of the first Test, scoring 461 runs after Sri Lanka were bundled out for 312. Saud Shakeel scored an unbeaten 208 to put Pakistan in the driving seat but all hope is not lost for Sri Lanka yet. The hosts would need to put in a better show with the bat in the second innings than they did in the first. For the tourists, Shaheen Shah Afridi remains the biggest weapon with the new ball. (LIVE Scorecard)

Saud Shakeel's Double Ton Puts Pakistan On Top In Sri Lanka Test

Saud Shakeel hit his maiden double century in Tests as Pakistan stretched their lead to a dominant 149 against Sri Lanka on day three of the rain-hit opening match on Tuesday. Sri Lanka bowled out the tourists for 461 in the final session after a frustrating ninth-wicket stand of 94 between Shakeel, who remained unbeaten on 208, and Naseem Shah, who made six off 78 balls. The 27-year-old Shakeel, who is playing his sixth Test, ruled as he cut Dhananjaya de Silva for a boundary to bring up his double century to a standing ovation. The hosts ended the day on 14 for no loss after bad light stopped another rain-affected day. Sri Lanka still trail Pakistan by 135 runs in their second innings.

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq Takes A Blinder At Short Leg During 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq took a sensational catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. A stunning off spin delivery from Agha Salman produced a thick edge from the bat of the Sri Lankan wicketkeeper before Imam showed his brilliant reflex action to pull off a blinder at short leg. The ball was travelling to the right of Imam, but the fielder put a full stretch dive and took the catch.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: Saud Shakeel Hits Ton But Pakistan Go 6 Down vs Sri Lanka

SL vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3, Live Updates:Pakistan have lost five wickets and currently have Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman standing unbeaten at the crease. Pakistan began Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka from 221/5 in Galle. Earlier, Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 312 before the lunch was taken on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva smashed 122. It was his 10th Test century. Apart from him, Angelo Mathews also scored 64 runs. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Naseem Shah were the picks among the bowlers as they took three wickets each. (Live Scorecard)

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Pakistan Lose Three Wickets In 131-Run Chase Against Sri Lanka

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq Takes A Blinder At Short Leg During 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan Great Slammed Over Distasteful 'Brain Muscle' Dig At Naseem Shah

Saud Shakeel Achieves Massive Test Record. Pakistan Legend's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score: Sri Lanka Look To Survive Morning Session Scare

Saud Shakeel's Double Ton Puts Pakistan On Top In Sri Lanka Test

Watch: Imam-ul-Haq Takes A Blinder At Short Leg During 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test, Day 3, Live Score Updates: Saud Shakeel Hits Ton But Pakistan Go 6 Down vs Sri Lanka