By India Today Sports Desk: Abdullah Shafique’s double hundred and Agha Salman’s century helped Pakistan take management of the second Test towards Sri Lanka after reaching 563 for five at stumps on Day 3 to take a 397-run lead in Colombo on Wednesday.
Pakistan appeared prepared for a 2-0 sequence sweep when opener Abdullah Shafique hit his maiden double century and Agha Salman slammed a fast 132 not out. After dismissing Sri Lanka for 166, Pakistan amassed 563 for five on day three, and their 397-run lead makes it unbelievable that they might want to bat once more on the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Salman hit 15 fours and a six in his 148-ball blitz. At the opposite finish, Mohammad Rizwan was batting on 37 after changing Sarfaraz Ahmed, who had a concussion after being hit on the again of his helmet whereas making an attempt to duck below a bouncer from Asitha Fernando.
That was Pakistan’s lone setback on a day when their batting toyed with Sri Lanka’s assault after commencing on 178 for two. Skipper Babar Azam (39) failed to use his begin, however Shafique took a single off Fernando to get his fourth take a look at century.
As Pakistan’s lead grew, Shafique placed on a 109-run stand with Saud Shakeel (57). After Shakeel fell and Sarfaraz was injured, Shafique and Salman placed on a 124-run stand to just about put Sri Lanka out of the sport.
Shafique reached 200 with a single off Fernando however was rapidly dismissed by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. Shafique’s 201 was made up of 19 fours and 4 sixes. Pakistan received the primary Test by 4 wickets in Galle.
