Shafique's epic 160* leads Pakistan to fourth-innings glory
Prabath Jayasuriya picked up four wickets but found little support from Sri Lanka's other bowlers
16/07Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jul 16-20 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
222 & 337 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
218 & 344/6 (127.2 ov)
Player of the Match
16/07Result
1st Test, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jul 16-20 2022
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
222 & 337 -
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
218 & 344/6 (127.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Babar: Shafique can become 'one of the best' in the world
Pakistan captain praises his opener for showing his "class and temperament" in "difficult conditions"
Pinch yourself, Pakistan; Abdullah Shafique is a real, living, breathing opener
For a country infamous for its opening woes, Shafique doesn't just feel like the right answer, but an entire exam being aced
Shafique's marathon knock, Pakistan's record chase, and Jayasuriya's dream start
Highlights of Pakistan's incredible win, which was the highest successful chase in Galle
Day 4
Abdullah Shafique ton leads Pakistan's chase of 342
Match set for a tantalising finish as Babar's wicket late in the day cracks the game wide open
Day 3
Fifties from Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka in command
Nawaz and Yasir picked up eight wickets between them, but the hosts now have the runs - and the history - to feel confident
Day 2
Babar ton restricts SL lead after Jayasuriya's five-for
Sri Lanka, who at one stage seemed set to take a commanding lead, claimed one of only four runs and were 40 runs ahead by stumps
World-class Babar Azam constructs an innings that only he can
He batted slow, trusted his defence and played another sublime innings when no one else could get to even 20
Day 1
Galle Test fascinatingly poised after 12-wicket opening day
Sri Lanka fought back well, adding 89 runs for the last two wickets and then removing the Pakistan openers cheaply
Shaheen Shah Afridi finds a way to prosper at Galle
In a country he has never played in before, on a surface where only the very best quicks prosper, he bowled like one
Second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan moved to Galle
Colombo was due to host but there are fears that ongoing political demonstrations may cause logistical challenges
Others
SLC invites ICC Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate match-fixing allegations made in parliament
MP Nalin Bandara claimed that the first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test in July had been fixed, and said the board had become "a gambling den"
Are you ready for another great Galle drama?
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan is a rivalry that is full to bursting with final day fun and this match is no exception
Mature Chandimal (finally) lives up to his promise
Fidel Fernando talks Chandimal's purple patch showcasing his boyish exuberance and newfound doggedness
Crafty Yasir returns to Sri Lanka hoping to rediscover the glory days
After a turbulent 12 months, can he produce the magic that once made him so instrumental in Pakistan's Test domination?
Spinners will make the difference in Galle scrap between Sri Lanka batters and Pakistan quicks
Sri Lanka and Pakistan are three and four on the WTC table, and this series could make a difference to their chances of making the final