What a day for Pakistan, they have cashed in the opportunity to prove that their intent and sensible playing style can be game changer in the fourth Innings.
If Baz-ball meant going hard, then this Pakistani team has come out with its own methodical chase. An opener set the carry the game while others taking the risk and scoring big runs.
The partnership between Abdullah Shafiq and Babar Azam turned the game for Pakistan. Despite all best efforts, Sri Lankan bowlers found nothing but dust in their hands.
SCORECARD SUMMARY
SRI LANKA • 222/10 (66.1 Overs)
1ST INNINGS
Dinesh Chandimal 76 (115)
Maheesh Theekshana 38 (65)
Shaheen Shah Afridi 4/58 (14.1)
Hasan Ali 2/23 (12)
PAKISTAN • 218/10 (90.5 Overs)
1ST INNINGS
Babar Azam 119 (244)
Mohammad Rizwan 19 (35)
Prabath Jayasuriya 5/82 (39)
Ramesh Mendis 2/18 (13)
SRI LANKA • 337/10 (100 Overs)
2ND INNINGS
Dinesh Chandimal * 94 (139)
Kusal Mendis 76 (126)
Mohammad Nawaz 5/88 (28)
Yasir Shah 3/122 (29)
PAKISTAN • 344/6 (127.2 Overs)
2ND INNINGS
Abdullah Shafique * 160 (408)
Babar Azam 55 (104)
Prabath Jayasuriya 4/135 (56.2)
Dhananjaya de Silva 1/33 (15)
MATCH DETAILS
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Toss: Sri Lanka, elected to bat first
Series: Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka
ICC World Test Championship
Season: 2022
Series result: Pakistan led the 2-match series 1-0
Sri Lanka v Pakistan Day 4 Highlights