Kumar Sangakkara scored a half-century and shared an unbroken 98-run third wicket stand with Mahela Jayawardene to give Sri Lanka a strong 165-run lead against Pakistan in the second test
Sri Lanka reached 177-2 in its second innings at stumps on day three Saturday.
Sangakkara, unbeaten on 54, became the fifth highest test run scorer surpassing the total of 11,953 from West Indies great Brian Lara. Jayawardene was unbeaten on 49, playing his final test innings.
Earlier, Rangana Herath snared 9-127 to end Pakistan’s first innings for 332 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 320. Sarfraz Ahmed scored 103.
Left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman dismissed both Sri Lankan openers and ended the day with 2-65.
