Jayasuriya century puts Sri Lanka in command
The Sri Lankan batsmen made amends for their first-innings collapse and gained complete control of the game at the end of the third day at Faisalabad
20/10Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan at Faisalabad, Oct 20-24 2004
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
243 & 438 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
264 & 216 (79.2 ov)
Player of the Match
20/10Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan at Faisalabad, Oct 20-24 2004
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
243 & 438 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
264 & 216 (79.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Fernando strikes after Jayasuriya blitz
Sri Lanka on the brink of a big win after Jayasuriya-Fernando blitz
Herath seals crushing win
A teasing spell of left-arm spin from Rangana Herath broke Pakistan's attempts at resistance as Sri Lanka recorded a thumping 201-run win and went one-up in the series at Faisalabad
Fernando strikes after Jayasuriya blitz
Sanath Jayasuriya's savagery left Pakistan battered and helpless, before Dilhara Fernando rubbed salt in the wounds with four quick wickets
Woolmer: 'We need to bat like Jayasuriya'
Bob Woolmer stresses on the need to occupy the crease for two days like Jayasuriya
Herath seals crushing win
A teasing spell of left-arm spin from Rangana Herath broke any attempts at resistance as Sri Lanka wrapped up a thumping 201-run win and went one-up in the series at Faisalabad
Jayasuriya century puts Sri Lanka in command
A superb unbeaten 131 by Sanath Jayasuriya put Sri Lanka in charge of the Faisalabad Test
Pakistan must find balance between Tests and ODIs
Inzamam plays down suggestions that too much one-day cricket is affecting Pakistan
A battle to watch the Test
Spectators unhappy with handling of ticket sales
Sri Lanka battle back to parity
Sri Lankan bowlers stifle Pakistan
Sri Lanka fight back in a battle of attrition
Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Rangana Herath and Dilhara Fernando, restricted Pakistan to 256 for 8 at close of play on the second day at Faisalabad
Sri Lanka fight back in a battle of attrition
Sri Lanka's bowlers, led by Rangana Herath and Dilhara Fernando, restricted Pakistan to 256 for 8 at close of play on the second day at Faisalabad.
Samaraweera plays the lone hand
A triple strike in the first four overs of the match swung the game Pakistan's way on the opening day of the first Test at Faisalabad, before a grim 97 not out from Thilan Samaraweera helped Sri Lanka reach 233 for 7 at stumps
Samaraweera plays the lone hand
Samaraweera rescues Sri Lanka after early top order collapse