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Day 5

2075dThe Report by George Binoy

Sangakkara misses another double-ton in draw

With more than a day's worth of overs lost to rain, and a pitch that was a scourge of bowlers, the SSC Test ended in the inevitable and dreary draw it was destined to be

2075dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

A Test of positives for Pakistan

The Pakistan top-order struck form, while an inexperienced Junaid Khan led the bowling with a five-for on a flat track

2471dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

Another miss for Sangakkara

Plays of the day from the fifth day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo

Day 4

2471dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

A case of centuries and ducks

Plays of the day from the fourth day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo

Day 3

Day 2

Day 1

2075dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

Pressure off Hafeez as he finds form

The Pakistan opener hasn't been at his best with the bat all series, but was back in the runs and in sight of a double century at the SSC

2471dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

Mohammad Hafeez gets lucky

Plays of the Day from the first day of the SSC Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan

Others

2471dMahela Jayawardene

A gamble that almost backfired

The decision to bowl at the SSC proved risky, and there could have been a result had the Test been played the full five days

2471dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

Misbah wants Pakistan to start afresh

The ramparts of the Galle fort provided the backdrop for Pakistan's 209-run defeat in the first Test, and their next venue, in Colombo, is as intimidating for visiting teams

2075dKanishkaa Balachandran in Colombo

Sri Lanka won't play safe - Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene said Sri Lanka will not adopt a defensive outlook in the remaining two games against Pakistan as they chase their first Test series win in nearly three years

Sri Lanka 4th innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st48TM DilshanNT Paranavitana
2nd30KC SangakkaraNT Paranavitana
3rd8DPMD JayawardeneKC Sangakkara