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19 March 2024

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 2: Herath's five gives Lanka the edge

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Rangana Herath again put Pakistan in a spin with a five-wicket haul but half-centuries from Sarfraz Ahmed and Ahmed Shehzad guided the tourists to 244 for six at the close of the second day of the second test on Friday.

Pakistan trail Sri Lanka, who lead the two-test series 1-0, by 76 runs after the hosts were bowled out for 320 in their first innings.

Herath took the wickets of experienced pair Younus Khan and captain Misbah-ul-Haq in seven balls after tea to reduce Pakistan to 140-5, but Asad Shafiq (42) and Sarfraz (66 not out) added 93 for the sixth wicket before Herath separated them towards the end of the day.

He bowled Shafiq between bat and pad with an arm ball as the batsman prodded forward to finish the day with figures of five for 98.

Herath is the leading wicket-taker in test cricket for the calendar year with 47 wickets.

Sarfraz reached his third consecutive half-century of the series after successfully reviewing a lbw dismissal off Dilruwan Perera when he had made 24.

Earlier, Pakistan left-arm paceman Junaid Khan completed his fifth five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka but not before the hosts' tailenders frustrated them to add 59 valuable runs in the morning.

Pakistan's hopes of finishing off the Sri Lankan innings quickly were stalled by Dhammika Prasad (13), Herath (17) and Chanaka Welegedara (27 not out).

EVENING SESSION


The umpires call it a day as Pakistan score 244 for six in 70 overs. Sarfraz Ahmed is batting on 66 while Shafiq will curse himself having missed out on the opportunity come into bat again tomorrow. The visitors are still 76 runs behind.

Herath gets his five wickets as he removes Asad Shafiq bowled. Shafiq is unlucky to miss his half century by eight runs. SL 233-6 in 67 overs.

Asad Shafiq b Herath 42 (90b 2x4 0x6)

A fine half century from Sarfraz Ahmed. He is in fine form. He takes only 64 balls to reach the milestone. Pak 220-5 in 63 overs

Shafiq and Sarfraz share a crucial 33-run partnership as Pakistan reach 173 for five in 50 overs. They still trail by 147 runs.

Herath is on cloud nine as he scalps another big wicket. Misbah has no clue as it brushes past his bat to the keeper. Pak 140-5 in 42.1 overs.

Misbah-ul-Haq c Dickwella b Herath 5 (19b 1x4 0x6)

Younus Khan was out in a dramatic fashion. Great work from Silva who dived from silly point and flung the dipping ball into the keeper which had come off Younus foot. Pak 131-4 in 39 overs.

Younus Khan c Dickwella b Herath 13 (26b 1x4 0x6)

Two quick wickets has given Sri Lanka the sudden advantage after Pakistan scored 126 for three in 36 overs at tea.

Younus Khan (10) and Misbah-ul-Haq (0) were at the crease.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Sri Lanka spinners Rangana Herath and Dilruwan Perera dismissed two set batsmen in the afternoon to reduce Pakistan to 126 for three wickets in their first innings at tea on the second day of the second Test on Friday.

At the break, Pakistan had their most experienced pair of Younus Khan (10) and Misbah-ul-Haq (nought) at the crease, still trailing Sri Lanka by 194 runs.

Pakistan lost Ahmed Shehzad in the penultimate over before tea after the opener made a well-compiled 58 with seven fours.

Shehzad's wicket was taken by off-spinner Perera as the batsman pushed forward and got an inside edge to wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella.

Shehzad had some nervous moments earlier when he successfully reviewed a lbw appeal off Herath on 37 and a run later survived a difficult leg side catch to Dickwella off Dhammika Prasad.

Shehzad and Azhar Ali (32) looked like carrying Pakistan through to tea after putting together a partnership of 63.

But Herath broke through when the confident Azhar mistimed an ondrive and gave a straight forward catch to Angelo Mathews at short mid wicket.

Earlier, Pakistan left-arm paceman Junaid Khan completed his fifth five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka but not before the hosts' tailenders frustrated them to add 59 valuable runs in the morning to be all out for 320 in their first innings.

Pakistan's hopes of finishing off the Sri Lankan innings quickly were stalled by Prasad (13), Herath (17) and Chanaka Welegedara (27 not out) who fought bravely against Junaid and Wahab Riaz.

Herath added 23 for the ninth wicket with Prasad before the latter was trapped leg before by Junaid for his fifth five-wicket haul in an innings - all against Sri Lanka.

Herath and Welegedara added a further 36 runs for the final wicket.

Welegedara, returning to test cricket after nearly two years, frustrated Pakistan by slamming five fours during a cameo knock that came off 30 balls.

It was finally left to left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman to finish off the innings when he found the edge of Herath's bat and the resulting catch was held by Younus Khan at slip.

Junaid finished with figures of five for 87 and Riaz had three for 88.

Pakistan lose another quick one. Shehzad was well settled in the middle and looking good. But a nick going down the leg was well taken by Dickwella. Pak 122-3 in 34.5 overs.

Ahmed Shehzad c Dickwella b Perera 58 (85b 7x4 0x6)

Azhar Ali has thrown his wicket away as Herath earns his second. Ali stepped forward to go for a big one but mishits to offer a simple catch to Mathews. Pak 110-2 in 31.3 overs.

Azhar Ali c Mathews b Herath 32 (77b 2x4 0x6)

A great knock from Shehzad as he notches up a fine half century from just 68 balls studded with seven boundaries. Pak 98-1 in 28 overs.

Pakistan are still trailing by 245 runs with Shehzad batting on 38 while Ali on 11. Pak 75-1 in 20 overs.

A good partnership building up for Pakistan with Shehzad batting on 29. Herath is bowling a fine line to keep the batsmen quiet. Pak 60-1 in 15 overs.

Pakistan are 51-1 in 10 overs. Shehzad batting on 25.

MORNING SESSION


Pakistan will be disappointed to have lost Khurram Manzoor just before lunch as they scored 47-1 in 9 overs.

Earlier, Sri Lanka scored 320 with Junaid Khan picking up a five-wicket haul.

Herath gets the first break for Sri Lanka as he gets Manzoor to edge for a fine catch by the wicketkeeper. Pak 47-1 in 8.4 0vers.

Khurram Manzoor c Dickwella b Herath 23 (35b 5x4 0x6)

Brilliant batting from the openers scoring some fine boundaries in quick succession during their stay. SL 34-0 in 5 overs.

Khurram Manzoor and Ahmed Shehzad open for Pakistan as Dhammika Prasad bowls for Lanka.

SRI LANKA INNINGS


Left-arm paceman Junaid Khan completed his fifth five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka but not before the hosts' tailenders frustrated Pakistan to add 59 valuable runs in the morning to be all out for 320 in their first innings on Friday.

Sri Lanka managed to take the wicket of opener Khurram Manzoor for 23 as he edged a catch to wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella after an opening stand of 47 with Ahmed Shehzad.

Shehzad was unbeaten on 21 and Azhar Ali was on nought at the break with Pakistan on 47 for one.

Pakistan's hopes of finishing off the Sri Lankan innings quickly were stalled by Dhammika Prasad (13), Rangana Herath (17) and Chanaka Welegedara (27 not out) who fought bravely against pacemen Junaid Khan and Wahab Riaz.

Herath added 23 for the ninth wicket with Prasad before the latter was trapped leg before by Junaid for his fifth five-wicket haul in an innings - all against Sri Lanka.

Herath and Welegedara added a further 36 runs for the final wicket.

Welegedara, returning to test cricket after nearly two years, frustrated Pakistan by slamming five fours during a cameo knock that came off 30 balls.

It was finally left to left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman to finish off the innings when he found the edge of Herath's bat and the resulting catch was held by Younus Khan at slip.

Junaid finished with figures of five for 87 and Riaz had three for 88.

Rehman gets his first wicket as he ends Sri Lanka's innings removing Herath. Lanka made a competitive 320 in their first innings as Welegedara remained unbeaten on 27.

Rangana Herath c Younis Khan b Abdur Rehman 17 (27b 2x4 0x6)

Junaid gets his five-wicket haul as Prasad is struck on the pads and the umpire has no second thoughts about it. SL 284-9 in 92.5 overs.

Dhammika Prasad lbw b Junaid Khan 13 (34b 2x4 0x6)

Pakistan have not been successful in taking the early advantage as Herath and Prasad hold their innings firm. SL 276-8 in 90 overs.

The action at Colombo gets under way as Pakistan would be eager to remove the remaining two wickets quickly. SL 265-8 in 86 overs.

PREVIEW

Pakistan will look to wrap things early on the second day of the second Test after Sri Lanka were reduced to 261 for eight on the opening day.

Dhammika Prasad was unbeaten on four at the close after captain Angelo Mathews was dismissed for 39 in the final over of the day when he was caught down the leg side off Wahab Riaz.

Left-arm fast bowler Junaid Khan claimed four while Wahab Riaz took three.

Earlier, Upul Tharanga scored 92 off 179 balls including 12 fours.