Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 seals record chase as Pakistan win Galle Test
Pakistan completed a record chase in the Galle Test with opener Abdullah Shafique hitting an unbeaten 160 to seal a thrilling four-wicket win on Wednesday.
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