COLOMBO: Pakistan crush Sri Lanka by 135 runs in the third ODI and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.
Pakistan’s wicket keeper batsman Sarfraz Ahmed celebrated his promotion with a breezy 77 and leg-spinner Yasir Shah claimed a career-best 4-29.
Sarfraz, who was named man of the match, said he was delighted to contribute to the big win.
“It was a great team effort,” he said. “I am really very happy with my batting and ‘keeping. Yesterday Azhar came and told me he wanted me to bat higher in the order. I said okay.”
“I am just happy everything clicked for me and the team.”
Pakistan had won the opening match in Dambulla and Sri Lanka took the second in Pallekele.
Ninth-ranked Pakistan need a series win to remain in contention for a place in the eight-nation Champions Trophy in England in 2017.
Sri Lanka, currently ranked fifth, are assured of taking part in the tournament.
The fourth match will be played at the same venue on Wednesday.
