GALLE: Pakistan lost half of the side on day three of 1st Test chasing 300 in first inning against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Pakistan chasing Sri Lanka’s huge total in first inning lost half of its side at stumps day three as Dhammika Prasad picked up two wickets while Nuwan Pradeep, Rangana Herath and Dilruwan Perera managed to grab one each for the home side.
Younis Khan batted beautifully for his 47 while skipper Misbah ul Haq made 20 to guide the total to 118.
Asad Shafiq on 14 while and Sarfraz Ahmed on 15 are still out there on the crease for the Green Shirts.
Earlier, Sri Lanka resumed their incomplete inning from 178 runs on loss of three wickets.
Kaushal Silva went on to complete his ton to guide to total to 300 mark. Wahab Riaz and Zulfiqar Babar picked up three wickets for the visitors
