Mathews while playing a hook shot. (AFP) |
Abu Dhabi : Sri Lanka fights back in the first test against Pakistan here as Chandimal and Mathews gave Sri Lanka a very good stance through out the day.
Although Junaid Khan got rid of Chandimal at 89, Sri Lanka is now in a good position at the tea.
Chandimal 87 and PW Jaywardane 14 are on the crease with Sri Lanka 355 for 5 wickets and they have total lead of 175 runs.
Sri Lanka played today so well that Pakistan was only able to take only wicket before the tea.