SL in UAE and PAK 2017-18 News

Amir, Lahore's homecoming king
In his first international match in Pakistan, Mohammad Amir ensured the fans had plenty of reasons to cheer
'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president
Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past
SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore
With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit
Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night
Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs
Lahore readies itself for that international feeling
The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team

Target possible?

146

The lowest target not successfully chased (lost) by Pakistan, against SA in Faisalabad in 1997. They have been set 136 to win this Test.

Azhar's milestone

5000

Runs completed by Azhar Ali in Tests. He has taken 115 innings to do so and is the fourth quickest among eight Pakistan batsmen.

The Abu Dhabi grind

1.90

Scoring rate in the first session of the third day. Only 57 runs were scored from 30 overs, the last-ten before lunch producing just 8 runs.

First in three years

2014

Last time before Chandimal in this Test, a Sri Lanka batsman faced than more than 60 overs (360 balls) in a Test innings - Karunaratne v NZ, Christchurch.

Yasir on top

Spinners to take 150 wickets in fewer Test matches than Yasir Shah. Clarrie Grimmett was the previous fastest having taken 28 matches. Yasir is playing his 27th.

Important toss?

No. of times teams have lost after having batted first, out of the nine Tests before this in Abu Dhabhi. They have won 4 and drawn 4.

Amir, Lahore's homecoming king

'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president

SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore

Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night

Lahore readies itself for that international feeling