Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (ODI)

Commentary (Pakistan innings)

Thisara Perera is named the Man of the Match for his bowling efforts which included his maiden international hat-trick! That's it from us then. Do join us for the final game of this series. Till then, farewell!

Courtesy this one, SL go up 2-1 in this five-match series with one game to go. Pakistan had SIX ducks in this innings, which is a world record and also lost 8 wickets in the span of 46 balls. That's been their sorry state of affairs for today. They were in the hunt earlier due to a Misbah-Ali century stand, but the collapse was just miserable. Perera finished with four wickets after a hat-trick. Once again the positive for Pakistan, Azhar Ali's calm and composed batting.

44.6 T Perera to S Ajmal, OUT! Sri Lanka win by 44 runs! Brilliant catch to finish off Pakistan here and Perera, the hat-trick boy, gets the last wicket as well. Full outside off, Ajmal chips it in the air and Thirimanne from mid off, dives forward to take a good catch. 199/10

44.5 T Perera to S Ajmal, A short delivery which has been pulled away on the leg side., 199/9

44.4 T Perera to S Ajmal, Edged and does not carry! Slower one, Ajmal gets an outside edge which falls short of Sangakkara. 199/9

44.3 T Perera to A Ali, Ali plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total. 199/9

44.2 T Perera to S Ajmal, Fuller outside off, driven through covers now for one. 198/9

44.1 T Perera to S Ajmal, FOUR! Superb shot. A length delivery outside off, Ajmal plays a nice lofted shot over extra cover. 197/9

43.6 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Bowls length, Ajmal knocks it straight down the ground to take a run to end the over. 193/9

43.5 L Malinga to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali drives it down through long on for one. 192/9

43.4 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Tucks it away through mid-wicket for a single. 191/9

43.3 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Once again the slower delivery, Ali pats it back. 190/9

43.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Slower delivery on middle, Ali flicks it over wide mid on for one. 190/9

43.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Length delivery, pushed away towards point. 189/9

Lasith Malinga into the attack.

42.6 T Perera to S Ajmal, Ajmal has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 189/9

42.5 T Perera to A Ali, Slower one, tucked away through square leg now for just one. 187/9

42.5 T Perera to A Ali, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. The Umpire signals a wide. 186/9

42.4 T Perera to S Ajmal, Delicate glance by the batsman through the fine leg region. One run added to the total. 185/9

42.3 T Perera to A Ali, Short outside off, Ali just guides it over the slip and it lands short of third man for a single. 184/9

42.2 T Perera to S Ajmal, Short of a length, Ajmal pulls it away for a single. 183/9

42.1 T Perera to A Ali, Ali plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total. 182/9

41.6 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Flicks it away on the leg side. 181/9

41.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Short of a length, Ali takes a charge down the track and smashes it through mid on for just one. 181/9

41.4 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Driven through mid off by the batsman. One run added to the total. 180/9

41.3 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Ajmal has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 179/9

Saeed Ajmal is the last man in.

41.2 A Mathews to U Gul, OUT! And another one bites the dust! Length delivery outside off, Gul aims to just run it down towards third man, gets an outside edge and the ball flies to the right of Sangakkara, who takes a fine catch. Matter of time before the match is over now. 179/9

41.2 A Mathews to U Gul, WIDE! Angles a length delivery which goes sliding down the leg side. 179/8

41.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali gets an inside edge on the leg side for one. 178/8

41.1 A Mathews to A Ali, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. The umpire has signalled a wide. 177/8

Umar Gul walks in.

40.6 T Perera to S Tanvir, OUT! Well, well, well, it's a disastrous collapse out here and Perera is having one of the best days he can ever imagine. Tanvir pats it down towards square leg and sets off for a non-existing single. Perera follows the ball and in the air, hits a direct hit at the striker's end. Tanvir is found short of the crease. 176/8

40.5 T Perera to S Tanvir, Tanvir has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 176/7

Sohail Tanvir walks in.

40.4 T Perera to S Ahmed, OUT! HAT-TRICK! What on earth are the Pakistani batsmen doing though? Nothing doing, it was a brilliant catch by Jayawardena at first slip. Length delivery outside off, Ahmed aims to push it through the off side but gets a thick outside edge. Jayawardena at first slip, dives to his left and takes a blinder. The SL camp is excited now. Only the 7th SRI LANKAN TO TAKE A HAT-TRICK! 176/7

Sarfraz Ahmed walks in. Thisara Perera on a hat-trick!

40.3 T Perera to S Afridi, OUT! And Boom boom goes doom doom, departs first ball! A length delivery first up outside off, without any half-measures on his first ball, Afridi flirts with it with and punches it in the air through covers. Chandimal pouches it safely there. 176/6

Shahid Afridi walks in.

40.2 T Perera to Y Khan, OUT! Younus Khan continues his out-of-form status. A length delivery outside off at 130.1 kph, Younus just aims to guide it fine past the keeper but in the end, guides it straight into the hands of Kumar Sangakkara. 176/5

40.1 T Perera to Y Khan, Defended off the back foot. 176/4

39.6 L Malinga to A Ali, What was that? Short of a length outside off, Ali pats it down to Mathews at cover. Younus and Ali are at hand-shaking distance and Mathews takes his time to lob a throw towards Jayawardena, who was gushing in from mid on to flick the bails off in a flash. But the time spent on that enables Younus to get back safely in his crease which is confirmed by the third umpire. Direct hit would have consumed Younus very easily. 176/4

39.5 L Malinga to Y Khan, Slower one outside off, Younus gets off the mark with a push towards cover-point. 176/4

39.4 L Malinga to A Ali, Short outside off this time, Ali this time nicely guides it down to the third man area for a single. 175/4

39.3 L Malinga to A Ali, FOUR! Just past Sanga! Another short one from Malinga, down the leg side, Ali pulls but gets a little glove on that one and it just goes over Sangakkara and down to the fine leg fence. Ali is seen limping a bit as well. Is he 100 percent fit? 174/4

39.2 L Malinga to A Ali, This was a clever short ball. Aiming the body and Ali has to take evasive action, the ball was heading for his head had he not ducked. 170/4

39.2 L Malinga to A Ali, WIDE! Malinga aims the bouncer but it goes way over the batsman's head. 170/4

39.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Short of a length delivery outside off, guided down straight to point. 169/4

38.6 N Kulasekara to Y Khan, Khan has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 169/4

38.5 N Kulasekara to Y Khan, Length delivery on the stumps, blocked down. 169/4

Younus Khan walks in at number 6.

38.4 N Kulasekara to U Akmal, OUT! Umar Akmal is gone for a duck. Once again he fails at a crucial stage. A fuller length delivery outside off, Akmal goes fetching out on that one but ends up nicking it. Sangakkara behind the wickets does not miss that and are Pakistan having a mini collapse here? 169/4

38.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Yorker delivery, Ali squeezes it away through the leg side for one. 169/3

38.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, driven through mid off. 168/3

38.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Once again attempts the slower one, from the back of the hand at 100.5 kph which goes down the leg side. 168/3

38.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, pushed in front of cover. 167/3

38.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Bowls the slower one at 97.9 kph which goes down the leg side this time. 167/3

37.6 L Malinga to U Akmal, Well, another bouncer, this seems to go well over Akmal's head but the umpire does not give it a wide. 166/3

37.5 L Malinga to U Akmal, Malinga bowls short once again, Akmal does not see it at all but does well to sway away from the line of it. 166/3

37.4 L Malinga to U Akmal, Bangs in a bouncer this time, Akmal ducks under that one. 166/3

Umar Akmal walks in.

37.3 L Malinga to Misbah, OUT! Misbah has to depart now. He was playing well so far. A full delivery on middle, Misbah smacks it down the ground towards mid off. Kulasekara has a flight to his right and takes a very good catch. Sri Lanka get a sniff now. 166/3

37.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Very full, this time tucked away once again down the leg side to fine leg. One more taken. 166/2

37.1 L Malinga to A Ali, A low full toss, the slower delivery, tucked away down through short fine leg for a couple of runs. 165/2

Azhar Ali seems to have hurt his leg as he gets bandaged near his ankle. A slight delay.

36.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Run out chance missed! Full delivery, Misbah squirts it towards point. Ali is down the track and is sent back by Misbah. The shy misses the stumps at the non-striker's end and is down with cramps. 163/2

36.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Misbah just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by the bowler. 163/2

36.4 N Kulasekara to Misbah, FOUR! A low full toss, Misbah easily flicks it nicely through the gap in mid-wicket for a boundary. Pressure-oozer that one. 163/2

36.3 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through mid off. 159/2

36.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Drives this one through mid on for just one. 159/2

36.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Serves full outside off at 124.7 kph, driven well but finds extra cover. 158/2

Nuwan Kulasekara back on.

35.6 L Malinga to Misbah, Too full on the stumps, Misbah works it away through mid-wicket. A slight misfield and they come back for two. 158/2

35.5 L Malinga to A Ali, On middle, played down in front of covers for a quick single. 156/2

35.4 L Malinga to Misbah, Short outside off, cut away past point for a single. 155/2

35.3 L Malinga to Misbah, Driven through mid off. 154/2

35.2 L Malinga to Misbah, Malinga comes back well with a yorker, Misbah plays it down well. 154/2

20th ODI Fifty for Misbah-ul-Haq, 6th against SL! The 100-run stand is up as well!

35.1 L Malinga to Misbah, A low full toss, on the pads, Misbah helps it away through square leg. Good innings from his so far. 154/2

Russel Arnold tweets, "Pakistan doing it smart..... Makings will need to be special for SL to get home."

The Batting Powerplay has been signalled as well.

Lasith Malinga back on now. Has seven overs left in his kitty.

34.6 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length delivery outside off, Misbah slams it over point to end the over with one. 152/2

34.5 T Perera to A Ali, Good length outside off, dabbed away this time past point to rotate the strike. 151/2

34.4 T Perera to A Ali, Plays this one down towards point. 150/2

34.3 T Perera to A Ali, SIX! Ali gets it away! A half-volley delivery on middle, Azhar just shuffles across and flicks it nicely over. The ball lands beyond the reach of the fielder at the ropes. 150/2

34.2 T Perera to A Ali, Good length outside off, punched away through covers. 144/2

34.1 T Perera to A Ali, Short of a length outside off, patted down in front of point. 144/2

Thisara Perera back on.

33.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Driven towards the mid off region. The batsmen have run through for a single. 144/2

33.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Flights it up this time, knocked down through mid on now to rotate the strike. 143/2

33.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flighted delivery on the pads, turned away on the leg side now. One more. 142/2

33.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short and skidding on, punched away this time through covers to take a run. 141/2

33.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flatter outside off, driven through covers now. One more. 140/2

33.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Flicks it down through square leg to rotate the strike. 139/2

Drinks on the field! Malinga gets some stretching exercises done in the meanwhile.

32.6 A Mathews to Misbah, Back of a length delivery, Misbah taps it away through point to keep the strike in the next over. 138/2

32.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Driven towards the mid on region. One run added to the total. 137/2

32.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali squirts it away through cover. One in the offer but the fielder misfields. Ali gets to his FIFTY as well. 136/2

32.3 A Mathews to Misbah, Yorker on middle, Misbah squeezes it away through cover for one. 134/2

32.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through covers for one. 133/2

32.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Flicks it through mid-wicket for one. 133/2

31.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short and pulled away for a couple. 132/2

31.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single. 130/2

31.4 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short on the pads, flicked through mid-wicket. One in the taking. 129/2

31.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets sideways and pushes it through covers to take one. 128/2

31.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven down to mid on. One more. 127/2

31.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flighted delivery, hit down through long off for one. 126/2

30.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away but gets hit on the pads. Leg bye. 125/2

30.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 124/2

30.4 A Mathews to Misbah, Full outside off, Misbah drives but the outside edge runs down to third man for a single. 124/2

30.3 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 123/2

30.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away and gets hit on the pads. Leg bye. 123/2

A bit of delay. The physio is out to attend Misbah, who has grassed his elbow. A bit of bleeding but Misbah is fine.

30.1 A Mathews to Misbah, Risky run. Misbah gets an inside edge onto his pads and sets off. The ball goes away towards cover. Shafiq sends him back and Misbah is forced to go back. He dives and grasses his elbow in the procedure. The ball misses the stumps and the batsmen take the over-throw. 122/2

29.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through mid on to keep the strike for the next over. 121/2

29.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has driven it through mid on. The batsmen have run through for a single. 120/2

29.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down and pushes it towards cover. 119/2

29.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Punches it away through covers to rotate the strike. 119/2

29.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Misbah has pushed it to the cover region. 118/2

29.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short, cut away towards point. 118/2

28.6 A Mathews to Misbah, Taps it in front of cover for a quick single to end the over. 118/2

28.5 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 117/2

28.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away but gets hit on the pads. Leg bye taken. 117/2

28.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Half-volley outside off, driven away through cover-point, straight to the fielder. 116/2

28.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Slices it past point for one. 116/2

28.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Short of a length outside off, Shafiq gets down and dabs it in front of gully for a single. 115/2

27.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Bowls short, Misbah cuts and finds cover-point to end the over. 114/2

27.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flatter on off, flicked once again through mid-wicket. One run. 114/2

27.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Sliding down the leg side, flicked down to short fine leg. 113/2

27.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets to the pitch of the ball but blocks it back. 113/2

27.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. 113/2

27.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Picks it away through mid-wicket and settles for one. 112/2

26.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Length on middle, tucked away behind square to fine leg for one to end the over. 111/2

26.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Length outside off, patted down in front of point. 110/2

26.4 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah works it down the leg side. One run added to the total. 110/2

26.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Bowls full, tucked away through the leg side for one more. 109/2

26.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Flicks it away through mid-wicket to take a run. 108/2

26.1 A Mathews to Misbah, Goes to work it away off the pads but misses it and gets hit on the pads. Two leg byes. 107/2

Angelo Mathews comes back on.

25.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Gets across and helps it through mid off for one to end the over. 105/2

25.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven back. 104/2

25.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flicks it away on the leg side to rotate the strike. 104/2

25.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller, driven through mid off for a single. 103/2

25.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down and hits it well for a single. 102/2

25.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short delivery, pulled away for a single. 101/2

24.6 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length outside off, Misbah pulls but miscues it, lands short of mid on and they complete the risky run. 100/2

24.5 T Perera to Misbah, Fuller outside off, Misbah gets across and whips it on the leg side. 99/2

24.4 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length outside off, cut away but straight to cover-point. 99/2

24.3 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length as Misbah steps sideways and under-cuts it. Perera has a shy at the stumps as Misbah is out of the crease but no harm done. 99/2

24.2 T Perera to Misbah, FOUR! Misbah strikes a good blow. In the hitting zone, fuller length delivery, Misbah gets the lofted shot as straight as possible over the bowler's head. 99/2

24.1 T Perera to Misbah, Punches it away on the off side. 95/2

23.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Leans forward and pushed it to covers. 95/2

23.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Drives it to long off for a run. 95/2

23.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Turns it away to the leg side and takes a single. 94/2

23.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Clips it to deep mid-wicket where Tharanga misfields and allows a second run. 93/2

23.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track, Weerakoon delivers it quicker and flatter on off, Ali misses his flick. 91/2

23.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, A tad short on middle, pushed to long on for a single. 91/2

22.6 T Perera to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to point. 90/2

22.5 T Perera to Misbah, Opens the face of the bat and steers it to third man for a single. 90/2

22.4 T Perera to A Ali, Wide outside off, Ali punches it to deep covers and takes a single. 89/2

22.3 T Perera to A Ali, Fullish outside off, driven straight to short extra covers. 88/2

22.2 T Perera to A Ali, Defended off the front foot by Ali presenting the full face of the bat. 88/2

22.1 T Perera to A Ali, Play and a miss! Length delivery outside off, Ali goes for a wild slog but misses. 88/2

21.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Loopy outside off, driven straight to covers. 88/2

21.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, FOUR WIDES! Poor delivery! Slips it down the leg side, Ali misses his sweep, the keeper too misses it and it runs away to the fine leg boundary. 88/2

21.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Goes back and powers it to long on for a single. 84/2

21.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track and drives it to long off for one. 83/2

21.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, The skipper follows suit and he too paddles it to fine leg for a run. 82/2

21.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down on one knee and sweeps it to fine leg for a single. 81/2

21.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 80/2

Sajeewa Weerakoon back on.

20.6 T Perera to Misbah, Again leans forward and helps it to mid off to end the over. 80/2

20.5 T Perera to Misbah, Drives a fullish delivery outside off to the mid off fielder. 80/2

20.4 T Perera to Misbah, Cuts a good length delivery outside off straight to point. 80/2

20.3 T Perera to Misbah, Gets an inside edge onto the pads as he looks to drive. 80/2

20.2 T Perera to Misbah, FOUR! Splendid stroke! A tad short outside off, Misbah gets on top of the bounce and cuts it past point for a powerful boundary. 80/2

20.1 T Perera to A Ali, Goes back and steers it to third man for a single. 76/2

19.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, In the corridor outside off, left alone by Misbah. 75/2

19.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Goes for a drive but gets an inside edge to fine leg for a couple. 75/2

19.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Misbah survives a run out appeal! Ali pushes it to covers and sets off for a single, Chandimal stationed there, runs in, picks up the ball and knocks down the stumps at the striker's end as Misbah makes it. The players appeal and the umpire goes upstairs. Replays show that Misbah was well in. 73/2

19.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, FOUR! Cracked! Fullish outside off Ali dances down the track and spanks it through covers for a muscular boundary. 72/2

19.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Pushed it to cover-point off the back foot by Ali. 68/2

19.1 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Stays back and cuts it to third man for a single. 68/2

18.6 T Perera to A Ali, Goes and pushes it to straight to the fielder at point. 67/2

18.5 T Perera to Misbah, Punches it to deep cover and takes a single. 67/2

18.4 T Perera to Misbah, Length delivery outside off, driven to the covers fielder by Misbah. 66/2

18.3 T Perera to Misbah, Mistimes his cut and gets a bottom edge to the point fielder. 66/2

18.2 T Perera to Misbah, Nips back in after landing outside off, Misbah cuts it to point. 66/2

18.1 T Perera to A Ali, Leans forward and drives it to deep cover for a single. 66/2

17.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Stays back and pushes it to covers. 65/2

17.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Good length delivery outside off, Misbah goes for a poke but misses. 65/2

17.4 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Fullish on off, Misbah drives it straight back to Kulasekara. 65/2

17.3 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Looks to push it to the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 65/2

17.2 N Kulasekara to Misbah, In the corridor outside off, Misbah leaves it alone. 65/2

17.1 N Kulasekara to Misbah, FOUR! Edgy! Very nearly drags it on! Outside off, stays a touch low, Misbah, without any foot movement, goes for a cut but gets an inside edge inches past the off stump to fine leg for a lucky boundary. 65/2

Kulasekara back on.

Drinks break.

16.6 T Perera to A Ali, A tad short outside off, Ali cuts it powerfully but straight to point. 61/2

16.5 T Perera to A Ali, Poor, poor shot! Fullish outside off, Ali dances down the track and goes for a wild slog but misses. 61/2

16.4 T Perera to A Ali, Shuffles across a tad and clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. 61/2

16.3 T Perera to A Ali, Goes back and punches it to covers. 61/2

16.2 T Perera to A Ali, Beaten! Nips away after landing outside off, Ali goes for a drive but misses. 61/2

16.1 T Perera to Misbah, Length delivery outside off, Misbah cuts it to third man for a single. 61/2

Bowling Powerplay taken by Sri Lanka.

15.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Turns it behind square leg and takes a single. 60/2

15.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 59/2

15.4 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Play and a miss! Length delivery outside off, turns away a tad after landing. Misbah goes for a reverse sweep but misses. 59/2

15.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down early on one knee and sweeps it to fine leg for a single. 59/2

15.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track and plays it defensively back to the bowler. 58/2

15.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 58/2

14.6 T Perera to A Ali, Pushes it to deep covers and takes a single. 58/2

14.5 T Perera to Misbah, Appeal for an LBW! Not out! Leans forward for a defense but gets an inside edge onto the pads to the leg side. Kulasekara thinks Misbah has missed it and appeals but the umpire spots it and says no. A single added to the total. 57/2

14.4 T Perera to A Ali, Flicks it to deep square leg and takes a single. 56/2

14.3 T Perera to A Ali, Goes for a flick but gets a leading edge to covers. Kulasekara is getting some away movement here! 55/2

14.2 T Perera to Misbah, Good length delivery on middle, straightens after landing. Misbah is squared up in his defense and gets a leading edge to covers. 55/2

14.1 T Perera to A Ali, Clips it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 54/2

Thisara Perera into the attack.

13.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Lunges forward and pushes it to covers. 53/2

13.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Stays back and pushes it straight to mid-wicket. 53/2

Misbah-ul-Haq is the new batsman.

13.4 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, OUT! LBW! Maiden ODI wicket for Weerakoon! Good length delivery on off, goes straight on with the arm, Shafiq looks to turn it to the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and the players appeal. The umpire, after a long pause, lifts his finger. 53/2

13.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Drives it to long on for a comfortable single. 53/1

13.2 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, Plays it wide of long on and takes a run. 52/1

13.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Helps it to long on and takes a single. 51/1

50 stand up between Shafiq and Ali.

12.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes for a push to the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. They run through for a quick single to the off side. 50/1

12.5 A Mathews to A Ali, FOUR LEG BYES! Poor delivery! Slips it down the leg side, Ali misses his clip, the ball brushes his thigh pads and runs away to fine leg for a boundary. 49/1

12.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Drives a fullish delivery outside off to mid- off. 45/1

12.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Shuffles across, chips down the track and pulls a short delivery outside off to fine leg where Kulasekara does well to restrict the batsmen to two. 45/1

12.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Fullish on middle, Ali drives it straight back to Mathews who makes a half stop but doesn't stop the single. 43/1

12.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to point. 43/1

11.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Turns it away to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 43/1

11.5 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, Shuffles across a tad and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one. 42/1

11.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Rocks back and cuts it to deep covers for a single. 41/1

11.3 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, A tad short and wide outside off, Shafiq cuts it powerfully to deep point where Mathews responds with some good soccer skills and saves a run. Three runs added to the total. 40/1

11.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track, Weerakoon slides it down the leg side, Ali flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 37/1

11.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Fullish outside off, defended back to the bowler. 36/1

Sajeewa Weerakoon into the attack now.

10.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and drives it to deep covers for a single. 36/1

10.5 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Sensible! Flicks it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 35/1

10.4 A Mathews to A Shafiq, FOUR! Plundered! Dances down the track and clobbers a fullish delivery on off over the bowler's head for a powerful boundary. 34/1

10.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Fullish on middle, driven straight back to Mathews who gets down and makes a half stop, restricts the batsman to just a single. 30/1

10.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Ali chips down the track, Mathews delivers it a tad wide outside off, Ali lets it go through. 29/1

10.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 29/1

9.6 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Rocks back and cuts it to point to end the over. 29/1

9.5 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Whips it past square leg, doesn't get the timing right and picks up a couple. 29/1

9.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fullish on the pads, flicked beautifully but straight to the square leg fielder. 27/1

9.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Goes for a drive but gets an inside edge to the leg side. They scamper through for a quick single. 27/1

9.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Drives it beautifully but straight to the covers fielder. 26/1

9.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, A tad short outside off, Shafiq cuts it uppishly on one bounce to third man for a single. 26/1

8.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Again chips down the track for a wild punch through the off side but gets a bottom edge into the ground. 25/1

8.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to covers. 25/1

8.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Chips down the track for a punch through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 25/1

8.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali lets it go through to the keeper. 25/1

8.2 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Not out! Gets a leading edge to mid off and scampers through for a single. Sajeewa Weerakoon stationed there picks up and knocks down the stumps at the non-striker's end in a flash. The players appeal and the umpire goes upstairs but replays show that Shafiq was well in. 25/1

Appeal for a run out. The umpire has gone upstairs.

8.1 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Play and a miss! Wide outside off, Shafiq chases it but misses. 24/1

7.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, In the corridor outside off, Ali lets it go through to the keeper. 24/1

7.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Beautiful shot for no run! A tad short outside off, Ali stands tall and punches it sweetly but straight to covers. 24/1

7.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 24/1

7.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Comes forward and plays it defensively to the off side. 24/1

7.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, FOUR! Spanked away! Wide outside off, Ali comes stays in his crease and cuts punches it powerfully past point for a boundary. 24/1

7.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Good length delivery on the pads, Ali flicks it straight to the square leg fielder. 20/1

6.6 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Stays in his crease and watchfully defends it to the off side. 20/1

6.5 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Whips a length delivery on off behind square leg and takes a couple. 20/1

6.4 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Length delivery outside off, Shafiq opens the face of the bat and guides it straight to point. 18/1

6.3 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Fullish outside off, Shafiq drives it beautifully but straight to short extra covers. 18/1

6.2 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Stays in his crease and defends it back to the bowler. 18/1

6.1 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Beaten! Outswinger outside off, Shafiq goes for half a poke but is beaten by the movement. 18/1

Angelo Mathews into the attack now.

5.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Goes for a drive but gets a bottom edge to mid on. 18/1

5.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Probing line outside off, Shafiq lets it go through to the keeper. 18/1

5.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Length delivery outside off, squirted away through point for single. 18/1

5.3 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, On length and swinging back in, Shafiq getst hit on the thigh pad. 17/1

5.2 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Half-volley served outside off, Shafiq drives it with some firmness but finds extra cover. 17/1

5.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Stays on the back foot and punches it. 17/1

4.6 L Malinga to A Ali, Ali chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 17/1

4.5 L Malinga to A Ali, FOUR! That's a cracking shot. A half-volley served across at 139.9 kph, Ali just blasts his cover-drive with firmness. The fielder gives it a chase but the ball finds the ropes. 17/1

4.4 L Malinga to A Ali, Fuller length delivery outside off, swinging away, left alone. 13/1

4.3 L Malinga to A Ali, Short of a length delivery, Ali ducks under that one. 13/1

4.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Length delivery outside off, Ali stays back and dabs it towards cover. 13/1

4.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Back of a length, Ali punches it to cover. 13/1

3.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Plays it through point to take one. 13/1

3.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali drives it sweetly but straight to cover. 12/1

3.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Ali chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 12/1

3.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Bowls it quite short, over the batsman's head. Sangakkara and Jayawardena, the most experienced pair in the camp, do not look happy. 12/1

3.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Ali has punched that ball through the offside. 11/1

3.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Bowls full, Ali takes a step down the track but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 11/1

3.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali gets down to drive and it goes away towards mid on. 11/1

3.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Angles in down the leg side once again, no bat involved but Sangakkara thought there was some as his huge appeal is turned down. 11/1

2.6 L Malinga to A Shafiq, FOUR! Fine pull! A short of a length delivery at 114.9 kph, the slower one, not all that short, Shafiq pulls it well and it races away through mid-wicket. 10/1

2.5 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Short and wide, Shafiq went after that one but did not get any connection. 6/1

2.4 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Bouncer! The batsman ducks in time to let that one go over him. 6/1

2.3 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Fuller length, driven down towards mid on. 6/1

2.3 L Malinga to A Shafiq, WIDE! Shafiq aims to flick it away off his pads but the ball goes down. 6/1

2.2 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Fuller length outside off, the slower one, Shafiq initially goes after that one but then backs out. 5/1

2.1 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Good length delivery, defended down. 5/1

1.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali pokes his bat but the ball swings away further to go past his blade. 5/1

1.5 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Shafiq flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 5/1

1.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Length outside off, left alone again. 4/1

1.3 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Shafiq lets the ball go outside his off stump. 4/1

1.2 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fuller length delivery, Shafiq gets across well and drives it through cover. Two runs. 4/1

Rameez Raja tweets, "Duckworth Hafeez is on fire! 5 ducks in the last 12 knocks."

1.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fuller length, outside off, patted down in front of cover. 2/1

1.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, WIDE! Kula starts with an inswinger, down the leg side though. Sanga with a fine one-handed attack. 2/1

Nuwan Kulasekara to share the attack from the other end.

0.6 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Superb first delivery. Right on the blockhole and Shafiq blocks it well towards mid on to get off the mark with one. 1/1

Asad Shafiq walks in at number 3. Ali and Shafiq once played out a superb partnership against England in a Test series.

0.5 L Malinga to M Hafeez, OUT! Hafeez goes for a duck and continues his woeful form with the bat. Short delivery on middle at 144.1 kph, Hafeez swivels and actually hooks the ball well. Unfortunately it goes towards fine leg and Nuwan Kulasekara gets low to take a fine catch. 0/1

0.4 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Wide outside off, pushed away towards cover. 0/0

0.3 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Fuller length outside off, Hafeez leaves it alone this time. 0/0

0.2 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Wide outside off, Hafeez punches it away straight to cover-point. 0/0

0.1 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Straightaway he is on the mark, length delivery on off, Hafeez pats it down on the off side. 0/0

Commentary (Sri Lanka innings)

A quite decent effort from Sri Lanka after they were going at a snail's pace at one stage. The experienced pair of Sangakkara-Jayawardena then got together with the former missing out on a century by 3 runs. Umar Gul had a horrible day. It should be a tricky target to chase down as statistically and over-whelmingly, the team batting first has won on more occasions on this ground.

49.6 S Tanvir to L Malinga, Short of a length, on the stumps, Malinga attemps to pull but misses out. Sri Lanka finish with a decent effort. 243/8

Lasith Malinga walks in.

49.5 S Tanvir to N Kulasekara, OUT! Cleans him up. Second wicket for Tanvir and once again he finds the woodwork. A length delivery at 130.8 kph, angled in, Kulasekara attempts to whack it through mid-wicket but misses it and the ball hits the top of middle stump. 243/8

49.4 S Tanvir to A Mathews, Fuller length delivery on off, Mathews drives it well through covers. Misbah with a good effort to stop runs. Just one. 243/7

49.3 S Tanvir to N Kulasekara, Hits the blockhole, on off, Kulasekara digs it past the bowler for a single from long off. 242/7

49.2 S Tanvir to A Mathews, Short outside off, Mathews whacks it through mid off and takes one. 241/7

49.1 S Tanvir to N Kulasekara, Slower delivery, length, tucked away down to Gul at fine leg for just one. 240/7

48.6 U Gul to N Kulasekara, Full toss now, on off, whacked away through covers for just one to end the over. 239/7

48.5 U Gul to N Kulasekara, Very full on middle, tucked away straight to Afridi at mid-wicket. A direct hit as Mathews was out of the crease and lost his bat as well. Tries to make it with the dive but Afridi's throw misses the stumps. 238/7

48.4 U Gul to A Mathews, Angles in the yorker, on middle, dug away down the ground for one. 238/7

Nuwan Kulasekara walks in.

48.3 U Gul to L Thirimanne, OUT! Thirimanne pats it down in front of point and goes for a quick single. Afridi gets to the ball and throws at the non-striker's end. Finds the direct hit as well. The frame shows that it is touch-and-go as Thirimanne's bat is on the line as the bails come off. Third umpire takes his time in deciding and then finally gives it in the fielding side's favour. 237/7

Appeal for run out!

48.2 U Gul to L Thirimanne, SIX! Wonderful strike now. It's not been Umar Gul's day at all. A length delivery on the stumps, Thirimanne makes good connection on the slog across the line to send it rifling over mid-wicket. 237/6

48.1 U Gul to A Mathews, Full on the off stump line, Mathews aims to flick but it goes off an inside edge and onto his pads towards mid-wicket. Leg bye. 231/6

Umar Gul comes back to bowl his last over.

47.6 S Tanvir to A Mathews, Slower delivery on the leg stump, patted down in front of the cover fielder for one to end the over. 230/6

47.5 S Tanvir to L Thirimanne, Bowls length, cut away through point for just one. 229/6

47.4 S Tanvir to L Thirimanne, FOUR! Excellent shot! Length delivery outside off, Thirimanne backs himself and just guides it through the slip region. Maybe he should be sent above to bat now? 228/6

47.3 S Tanvir to A Mathews, Mathews plays it with an angled bat and guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single. 224/6

47.2 S Tanvir to L Thirimanne, Leg bye. Goes to work it away but gets hit on the pads. 223/6

47.1 S Tanvir to L Thirimanne, Length delivery outside off, Thirimanne slashes hard but misses out. 222/6

46.6 S Ajmal to L Thirimanne, Gets down and pushes it through covers to get a run to end the over. 222/6

46.5 S Ajmal to A Mathews, Pushes it through point for a single. 221/6

46.4 S Ajmal to L Thirimanne, Played to the point region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. 220/6

46.3 S Ajmal to L Thirimanne, FOUR LEG BYES! Thirimanne does not manage to get bat on that and the ball trickles down to the fine leg fence off his pads. 219/6

46.2 S Ajmal to A Mathews, Dabs it through point now for just one. 215/6

Lahiru Thirimanne walks in.

46.1 S Ajmal to T Perera, OUT! Perera holes out! Short delivery, Perera looks to clear it over long on, does not middle it well and it goes high in the air. Umar Akmal settles under it. Sri Lanka needed some quick runs from him, but Thisara is gone now. 214/6

46.1 S Ajmal to T Perera, The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. The umpire has signalled a wide. 214/5

45.6 S Tanvir to T Perera, Slower one on off, Perera smacks it down over mid on to keep the strike for the next over. 213/5

45.5 S Tanvir to A Mathews, Wide outside off, Mathews slices it past point for a single. 212/5

45.4 S Tanvir to T Perera, Full outside off, driven through covers for just one. 211/5

45.3 S Tanvir to T Perera, FOUR! Good shot in the end. Short delivery banged on the body, Perera plays the pull shot, good part was it was all along the ground and finds the square leg fence. 210/5

45.2 S Tanvir to T Perera, Length delivery outside off, Perera clears his front foot to whack it but does not make any connection. 206/5

45.1 S Tanvir to T Perera, Fuller length outside off, Perera digs it away towards point. 206/5

Thisara Perera is named the Man of the Match for his bowling efforts which included his maiden international hat-trick! That's it from us then. Do join us for the final game of this series. Till then, farewell!

Courtesy this one, SL go up 2-1 in this five-match series with one game to go. Pakistan had SIX ducks in this innings, which is a world record and also lost 8 wickets in the span of 46 balls. That's been their sorry state of affairs for today. They were in the hunt earlier due to a Misbah-Ali century stand, but the collapse was just miserable. Perera finished with four wickets after a hat-trick. Once again the positive for Pakistan, Azhar Ali's calm and composed batting.

44.6 T Perera to S Ajmal, OUT! Sri Lanka win by 44 runs! Brilliant catch to finish off Pakistan here and Perera, the hat-trick boy, gets the last wicket as well. Full outside off, Ajmal chips it in the air and Thirimanne from mid off, dives forward to take a good catch. 199/10

44.5 T Perera to S Ajmal, A short delivery which has been pulled away on the leg side., 199/9

44.4 T Perera to S Ajmal, Edged and does not carry! Slower one, Ajmal gets an outside edge which falls short of Sangakkara. 199/9

44.3 T Perera to A Ali, Ali plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total. 199/9

44.2 T Perera to S Ajmal, Fuller outside off, driven through covers now for one. 198/9

44.1 T Perera to S Ajmal, FOUR! Superb shot. A length delivery outside off, Ajmal plays a nice lofted shot over extra cover. 197/9

44.6 S Ajmal to T Perera, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They pick up a single. 206/5

44.5 S Ajmal to T Perera, Perera has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 205/5

44.4 S Ajmal to A Mathews, Flicks it away on the leg side for just one. Direct hit would have meant bye-bye for Mathews at the non-striker's end. 205/5

44.3 S Ajmal to A Mathews, Plays it away towards point. 204/5

Angelo Mathews walks in.

44.2 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, OUT! Excellent catch by Azhar Ali in the end! But is it grassed? Nope, its not! A short delivery, Sangakkara pulls it over mid-wicket. Ali covers good ground and plucks a stunning catch just inches above the turf. Kumar Sangakkara is not ready to leave the crease. Third umpire is called into action and after multiple replays, he has to take the walk back now. Superb innings comes to an end. 204/5

44.1 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Flatter ball, Sangakkara just lofts this one down the ground. A couple of runs. 204/4

It will be Umar Gul to start for Pakistan with the ball.

So, the openers, Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan are out in the middle.

Pitch report - A batting track it is. A lot of firm cracks on the strip. Russel Arnold reckons that the team batting well should win the match. He says that 240 is a target from where a team can put the pressure on the opposition.

TOSS - Sri Lanka win the toss and THEY WILL BAT FIRST. Mahela Jayawardena informs us that they are going in with an unchanged team. Misbah-ul-Haq reckons that the bowlers should bowl it in the right areas as there is something in there for them. He says that they too have an unchanged team today. Which means Sami still misses out.

Hello all and welcome to the coverage of the 4th ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium. It's bright and sunny today, contrary to the predicted forecast. Hopefully, we should have a complete match. The series is tied 1-1 and the team winning today, will have a good advantage with them.

43.6 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Bowls length, Ajmal knocks it straight down the ground to take a run to end the over. 193/9

43.5 L Malinga to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali drives it down through long on for one. 192/9

43.4 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Tucks it away through mid-wicket for a single. 191/9

43.3 L Malinga to S Ajmal, Once again the slower delivery, Ali pats it back. 190/9

43.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Slower delivery on middle, Ali flicks it over wide mid on for one. 190/9

43.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Length delivery, pushed away towards point. 189/9

43.6 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Another risky run. Sangakkara pats it down through point for a quick run, is quite late as the throw comes in at the non-striker's end, which misses the stumps. One to end the over. 202/4

43.5 S Tanvir to T Perera, A superb short of a length delivery, Perera jams it down through the off side and runs. Tanvir makes ground but misses the shy at the non-striker's end. Perera was a goner. 201/4

Thisara Perera walks in.

43.4 S Tanvir to M J'dena, OUT! Yorks him up finally! Tanvir angles it down on the leg stump, Jayawardena backs away to hit it through the off side but misses it completely. End of a good innings. 200/4

43.3 S Tanvir to M J'dena, What happened there? Length delivery on middle, going over the stumps, Jayawardena attempts the cut but misses it completely. Tanvir signals to the umpire that there was a nick and the umpire didn't hear it. Sangakkara goes and has a word with Jayawardena while Misbah-ul-Haq is completely oblivious to the situation. 200/3

43.2 S Tanvir to M J'dena, Short delivery, Jayawardena pulls it towards the leg side. 200/3

43.1 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Pushes it away towards cover for a single. 200/3

Lasith Malinga into the attack.

42.6 T Perera to S Ajmal, Ajmal has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 189/9

42.5 T Perera to A Ali, Slower one, tucked away through square leg now for just one. 187/9

42.5 T Perera to A Ali, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. The Umpire signals a wide. 186/9

42.4 T Perera to S Ajmal, Delicate glance by the batsman through the fine leg region. One run added to the total. 185/9

42.3 T Perera to A Ali, Short outside off, Ali just guides it over the slip and it lands short of third man for a single. 184/9

42.2 T Perera to S Ajmal, Short of a length, Ajmal pulls it away for a single. 183/9

42.1 T Perera to A Ali, Ali plays a pull shot to this short delivery. One run added to the total. 182/9

42.6 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Plays it away towards mid-wicket. 199/3

42.5 S Ajmal to M J'dena, FOUR BYES! Jayawardena once again looks for the biggie after getting into position for the reverse sweep, misses out and gets a faint nick to it. The keeper, Sarfraz Ahmed does not see it at all and it goes down to the boundary. Given as byes though. 199/3

42.4 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, On middle, tucked away through the leg side. 195/3

42.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Superb now. Gets one more short delivery from Ajmal and plays an inside out shot over covers. Long off cannot get around and Sangakkara is playing a gem here. 194/3

42.2 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Flighted delivery, Sangakkara gets a leading edge towards point. 190/3

13th ODI 100 stand up between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena!

42.1 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, FOUR! He is on a roll now. A short delivery down the leg side, Sangakkara makes some space and whacks it down over mid on. 190/3

41.6 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Flicks it away on the leg side. 181/9

41.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Short of a length, Ali takes a charge down the track and smashes it through mid on for just one. 181/9

41.4 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Driven through mid off by the batsman. One run added to the total. 180/9

41.3 A Mathews to S Ajmal, Ajmal has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 179/9

Saeed Ajmal is the last man in.

41.2 A Mathews to U Gul, OUT! And another one bites the dust! Length delivery outside off, Gul aims to just run it down towards third man, gets an outside edge and the ball flies to the right of Sangakkara, who takes a fine catch. Matter of time before the match is over now. 179/9

41.2 A Mathews to U Gul, WIDE! Angles a length delivery which goes sliding down the leg side. 179/8

41.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali gets an inside edge on the leg side for one. 178/8

41.1 A Mathews to A Ali, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. The umpire has signalled a wide. 177/8

41.6 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Dabs it through point for one to end the over. 186/3

41.5 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Bowls in a short delivery, well outside off, Sangakkara lifts his back foot to just guide it towards third man. Misses out and does not get the wide as well. 185/3

41.4 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Fuller length delivery outside off, Sangakkara attempts the slog but misses out. 185/3

41.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, SIX! Gets it away. A slower delivery on length, Sangakkara waits on and slashes it over point. Goes to the fence in a flash. 185/3

41.2 S Tanvir to M J'dena, Angles it down the middle stump, Jayawardena makes room and dabs it past point for a single. 179/3

41.1 S Tanvir to M J'dena, Length delivery from around the wicket, Jayawardena plays it down. 178/3

Umar Gul walks in.

40.6 T Perera to S Tanvir, OUT! Well, well, well, it's a disastrous collapse out here and Perera is having one of the best days he can ever imagine. Tanvir pats it down towards square leg and sets off for a non-existing single. Perera follows the ball and in the air, hits a direct hit at the striker's end. Tanvir is found short of the crease. 176/8

40.5 T Perera to S Tanvir, Tanvir has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 176/7

Sohail Tanvir walks in.

40.4 T Perera to S Ahmed, OUT! HAT-TRICK! What on earth are the Pakistani batsmen doing though? Nothing doing, it was a brilliant catch by Jayawardena at first slip. Length delivery outside off, Ahmed aims to push it through the off side but gets a thick outside edge. Jayawardena at first slip, dives to his left and takes a blinder. The SL camp is excited now. Only the 7th SRI LANKAN TO TAKE A HAT-TRICK! 176/7

Sarfraz Ahmed walks in. Thisara Perera on a hat-trick!

40.3 T Perera to S Afridi, OUT! And Boom boom goes doom doom, departs first ball! A length delivery first up outside off, without any half-measures on his first ball, Afridi flirts with it with and punches it in the air through covers. Chandimal pouches it safely there. 176/6

Shahid Afridi walks in.

40.2 T Perera to Y Khan, OUT! Younus Khan continues his out-of-form status. A length delivery outside off at 130.1 kph, Younus just aims to guide it fine past the keeper but in the end, guides it straight into the hands of Kumar Sangakkara. 176/5

40.1 T Perera to Y Khan, Defended off the back foot. 176/4

Sohail Tanvir into the attack.

40.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Flatter, driven through mid off. 178/3

40.5 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Short in length, Jayawardena pulls it nicely through mid-wicket to get one. 178/3

40.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region. The batsmen have run through for a single. 177/3

40.3 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Plays the sweep and gets a single. 176/3

40.2 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Plays it away through mid-wicket for one. 175/3

40.1 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 174/3

39.6 L Malinga to A Ali, What was that? Short of a length outside off, Ali pats it down to Mathews at cover. Younus and Ali are at hand-shaking distance and Mathews takes his time to lob a throw towards Jayawardena, who was gushing in from mid on to flick the bails off in a flash. But the time spent on that enables Younus to get back safely in his crease which is confirmed by the third umpire. Direct hit would have consumed Younus very easily. 176/4

39.5 L Malinga to Y Khan, Slower one outside off, Younus gets off the mark with a push towards cover-point. 176/4

39.4 L Malinga to A Ali, Short outside off this time, Ali this time nicely guides it down to the third man area for a single. 175/4

39.3 L Malinga to A Ali, FOUR! Just past Sanga! Another short one from Malinga, down the leg side, Ali pulls but gets a little glove on that one and it just goes over Sangakkara and down to the fine leg fence. Ali is seen limping a bit as well. Is he 100 percent fit? 174/4

39.2 L Malinga to A Ali, This was a clever short ball. Aiming the body and Ali has to take evasive action, the ball was heading for his head had he not ducked. 170/4

39.2 L Malinga to A Ali, WIDE! Malinga aims the bouncer but it goes way over the batsman's head. 170/4

39.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Short of a length delivery outside off, guided down straight to point. 169/4

Drinks break.

39.6 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Fullish length, pushed in front of covers to end the over. 174/3

39.5 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Short delivery, on the stumps, Sangakkara gets a bottom edge and it goes towards short third man for a single. 174/3

39.4 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, driven through mid off. 173/3

39.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, pushes it away towards cover. 173/3

39.2 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Flicks it away through the leg side for one. 173/3

39.1 S Ajmal to M J'dena, FOUR! Jaya into the act and how? He already sets up in position for the reverse sweep, meets the ball to perfection and it lands short of the cover fence. 172/3

38.6 N Kulasekara to Y Khan, Khan has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 169/4

38.5 N Kulasekara to Y Khan, Length delivery on the stumps, blocked down. 169/4

Younus Khan walks in at number 6.

38.4 N Kulasekara to U Akmal, OUT! Umar Akmal is gone for a duck. Once again he fails at a crucial stage. A fuller length delivery outside off, Akmal goes fetching out on that one but ends up nicking it. Sangakkara behind the wickets does not miss that and are Pakistan having a mini collapse here? 169/4

38.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Yorker delivery, Ali squeezes it away through the leg side for one. 169/3

38.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, driven through mid off. 168/3

38.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Once again attempts the slower one, from the back of the hand at 100.5 kph which goes down the leg side. 168/3

38.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, pushed in front of cover. 167/3

38.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Bowls the slower one at 97.9 kph which goes down the leg side this time. 167/3

38.6 U Gul to K Sangakkara, FOUR! That was a superb strike. This time Sangakkara once again moves on the leg side, gets the length ball and thrashes it through covers. What an over. 16 off that one. 168/3

38.5 U Gul to K Sangakkara, SIX! Massive hit! Gul bowls it short now, Sangakkara anticipates it and shuffles, gets the pull shot to perfect execution as fine leg was up and the ball went sailing over the fence. 164/3

38.4 U Gul to M J'dena, Risky. Pats the length delivery towards square leg and sets off. Jaya struggles at the other end and a direct hit would have consumed him. 158/3

38.3 U Gul to M J'dena, FOUR! Gul bowls it short and wide, 138.8 kph, Jayawardena slashes it hard through point. Picked the gap to perfection. 157/3

38.2 U Gul to M J'dena, Fullish, Jayawardena flicks it towards mid-wicket. The fielder dives across to save runs. 153/3

38.1 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Short delivery, pulled away through the leg side for one. 153/3

37.6 L Malinga to U Akmal, Well, another bouncer, this seems to go well over Akmal's head but the umpire does not give it a wide. 166/3

37.5 L Malinga to U Akmal, Malinga bowls short once again, Akmal does not see it at all but does well to sway away from the line of it. 166/3

37.4 L Malinga to U Akmal, Bangs in a bouncer this time, Akmal ducks under that one. 166/3

Umar Akmal walks in.

37.3 L Malinga to Misbah, OUT! Misbah has to depart now. He was playing well so far. A full delivery on middle, Misbah smacks it down the ground towards mid off. Kulasekara has a flight to his right and takes a very good catch. Sri Lanka get a sniff now. 166/3

37.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Very full, this time tucked away once again down the leg side to fine leg. One more taken. 166/2

37.1 L Malinga to A Ali, A low full toss, the slower delivery, tucked away down through short fine leg for a couple of runs. 165/2

37.6 S Ajmal to M J'dena, FOUR! Superb again. Jayawardena makes himself space and sweeps it very well through mid-wicket. The ball reached the fence in no time. 152/3

37.5 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Spinning away, Jayawardena gets beaten by it. 148/3

37.4 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, driven through mid off for just one. 148/3

37.3 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Mahela flicks it away with a wristy shot. One run added to the total. 147/3

37.2 S Ajmal to M J'dena, FOUR! Excellent. Jayawardena gets across and just paddles it nicely on the leg side. Went fine to the fine leg fence. 146/3

37.1 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Jayawardena gets across but the ball it wide down the leg side, he lets it pass through looking for a wide, which never comes. 142/3

Azhar Ali seems to have hurt his leg as he gets bandaged near his ankle. A slight delay.

36.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Run out chance missed! Full delivery, Misbah squirts it towards point. Ali is down the track and is sent back by Misbah. The shy misses the stumps at the non-striker's end and is down with cramps. 163/2

36.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Misbah just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by the bowler. 163/2

36.4 N Kulasekara to Misbah, FOUR! A low full toss, Misbah easily flicks it nicely through the gap in mid-wicket for a boundary. Pressure-oozer that one. 163/2

36.3 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through mid off. 159/2

36.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Drives this one through mid on for just one. 159/2

36.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Serves full outside off at 124.7 kph, driven well but finds extra cover. 158/2

36.6 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Angles the bouncer, Sangakkara ducks under that one. 142/3

36.5 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, Sangakkara gets down and pushes it towards cover. 142/3

36.4 U Gul to M J'dena, Short of a length outside off, Jayawardena meets his cut and it races away through point for just one though. 142/3

36.3 U Gul to M J'dena, Short, a bit of width offered, Jayawardena aims to run it down but misses out. 141/3

36.3 U Gul to M J'dena, WIDE! Once again Gul bowls it down the leg side. 141/3

40th 50 stand between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena!

36.2 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total. 140/3

36.2 U Gul to K Sangakkara, WIDE! Angles it down the leg side this time. 139/3

36.1 U Gul to K Sangakkara, SIX! Good shot! Sangakkara takes the attack now with a step down the track, meets the ball off length and whacks it over long on. 138/3

Nuwan Kulasekara back on.

35.6 L Malinga to Misbah, Too full on the stumps, Misbah works it away through mid-wicket. A slight misfield and they come back for two. 158/2

35.5 L Malinga to A Ali, On middle, played down in front of covers for a quick single. 156/2

35.4 L Malinga to Misbah, Short outside off, cut away past point for a single. 155/2

35.3 L Malinga to Misbah, Driven through mid off. 154/2

35.2 L Malinga to Misbah, Malinga comes back well with a yorker, Misbah plays it down well. 154/2

20th ODI Fifty for Misbah-ul-Haq, 6th against SL! The 100-run stand is up as well!

35.1 L Malinga to Misbah, A low full toss, on the pads, Misbah helps it away through square leg. Good innings from his so far. 154/2

Umar Gul back on.

35.6 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. 132/3

35.5 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, FOUR! In the air! Flighted delivery, Sangakkara times his chip shot to perfection over extra covers. 131/3

35.4 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Bowls it full, driven through covers. 127/3

35.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Fuller, driven straight back. 127/3

35.2 S Ajmal to M J'dena, Jayawardena flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 127/3

72nd ODI fifty for Kumar Sangakkara, 7th against Pakistan.

35.1 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Works it away nicely off the pads for a single. A slow 50 from the veteran. Sri Lanka need a move on from here. 126/3

Russel Arnold tweets, "Pakistan doing it smart..... Makings will need to be special for SL to get home."

The Batting Powerplay has been signalled as well.

Lasith Malinga back on now. Has seven overs left in his kitty.

34.6 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length delivery outside off, Misbah slams it over point to end the over with one. 152/2

34.5 T Perera to A Ali, Good length outside off, dabbed away this time past point to rotate the strike. 151/2

34.4 T Perera to A Ali, Plays this one down towards point. 150/2

34.3 T Perera to A Ali, SIX! Ali gets it away! A half-volley delivery on middle, Azhar just shuffles across and flicks it nicely over. The ball lands beyond the reach of the fielder at the ropes. 150/2

34.2 T Perera to A Ali, Good length outside off, punched away through covers. 144/2

34.1 T Perera to A Ali, Short of a length outside off, patted down in front of point. 144/2

Saeed Ajmal into the attack.

The Batting Powerplay now.

34.6 S Afridi to M J'dena, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 125/3

34.5 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Tucks it away through the leg side for one. 125/3

34.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Faster one, Sangakkara gets a leading edge towards point. 124/3

34.3 S Afridi to M J'dena, Flighted delivery, Jayawardena chips it over mid off to rotate the strike. 124/3

34.2 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Fuller, driven through mid off for one. 123/3

34.1 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Gets down and pushes it through covers. 122/3

Thisara Perera back on.

33.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Driven towards the mid off region. The batsmen have run through for a single. 144/2

33.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Flights it up this time, knocked down through mid on now to rotate the strike. 143/2

33.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flighted delivery on the pads, turned away on the leg side now. One more. 142/2

33.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short and skidding on, punched away this time through covers to take a run. 141/2

33.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flatter outside off, driven through covers now. One more. 140/2

33.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Flicks it down through square leg to rotate the strike. 139/2

33.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Punches it away through the mid off region for a single. 122/3

33.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Drives it straight back towards the bowler. 121/3

33.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Goes on the back foot and punches it towards the leg side. 121/3

33.3 M Hafeez to M J'dena, On middle, tucked away through mid-wicket for just one. 121/3

33.2 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Spins it away from the right-hander, who misses out. 120/3

33.1 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Dabs it through point for a single. 120/3

Drinks on the field! Malinga gets some stretching exercises done in the meanwhile.

32.6 A Mathews to Misbah, Back of a length delivery, Misbah taps it away through point to keep the strike in the next over. 138/2

32.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Driven towards the mid on region. One run added to the total. 137/2

32.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali squirts it away through cover. One in the offer but the fielder misfields. Ali gets to his FIFTY as well. 136/2

32.3 A Mathews to Misbah, Yorker on middle, Misbah squeezes it away through cover for one. 134/2

32.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through covers for one. 133/2

32.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Flicks it through mid-wicket for one. 133/2

32.6 S Afridi to M J'dena, This time Jayawardena gets across to slog it over the keeper but misses out. 119/3

32.5 S Afridi to M J'dena, The googly, just outside off, Jayawardena guides it down straight to short third man. 119/3

32.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 119/3

32.3 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, On middle, tucked down towards short fine leg. 118/3

32.2 S Afridi to M J'dena, Works it down to short fine leg to rotate the strike. 118/3

32.1 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Short on the pads, tucked away through square leg. One more. The singles are coming thick and fast now. 117/3

31.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short and pulled away for a couple. 132/2

31.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single. 130/2

31.4 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short on the pads, flicked through mid-wicket. One in the taking. 129/2

31.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets sideways and pushes it through covers to take one. 128/2

31.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven down to mid on. One more. 127/2

31.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flighted delivery, hit down through long off for one. 126/2

31.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. 116/3

31.5 M Hafeez to M J'dena, On middle, tucked away on the leg side for one. 115/3

31.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Kumar works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. Good singles now, after the first ball boundary. 114/3

31.3 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Gets into position for the reverse sweep and gets it away for a single. 113/3

31.2 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has driven it through mid off. The batsmen have run through for a single. 112/3

31.1 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, FOUR! And now Sangakkara makes Gul pay. Short from Hafeez, Sangakkara pulls it nicely over mid-wicket. 111/3

30.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away but gets hit on the pads. Leg bye. 125/2

30.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 124/2

30.4 A Mathews to Misbah, Full outside off, Misbah drives but the outside edge runs down to third man for a single. 124/2

30.3 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 123/2

30.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away and gets hit on the pads. Leg bye. 123/2

A bit of delay. The physio is out to attend Misbah, who has grassed his elbow. A bit of bleeding but Misbah is fine.

30.1 A Mathews to Misbah, Risky run. Misbah gets an inside edge onto his pads and sets off. The ball goes away towards cover. Shafiq sends him back and Misbah is forced to go back. He dives and grasses his elbow in the procedure. The ball misses the stumps and the batsmen take the over-throw. 122/2

30.6 S Afridi to M J'dena, APPEAL FOR LBW! All action in this over. Slider down the leg side, Jayawardena is caught on the pads. Afridi's huge appeal is not considered. 107/3

30.5 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, DROPPED! By Umar Gul! A dolly that one! Sangakkara takes a couple of steps down the track and hoicks it down over mid on. Umar Gul in the deep, slides down but drops it. Just one. 107/3

30.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara opens the face of the bat and helps it to short third man. 106/3

30.3 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, pushes this one through covers. 106/3

30.2 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Yorker delivery, Sangakkara gets across and scoops it over. Couple of runs. 106/3

30.1 S Afridi to M J'dena, Floated on the stumps, flicked away through the leg side to change the strike for one. 104/3

29.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven through mid on to keep the strike for the next over. 121/2

29.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has driven it through mid on. The batsmen have run through for a single. 120/2

29.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down and pushes it towards cover. 119/2

29.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Punches it away through covers to rotate the strike. 119/2

29.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Misbah has pushed it to the cover region. 118/2

29.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short, cut away towards point. 118/2

29.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Flighted and turning away, Sangakkara misses out. 103/3

29.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Fuller, pushes it through covers. 103/3

29.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 103/3

29.3 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Works it away through the leg side for one. 103/3

29.2 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Mahela tries to sweep but fails to make contact. 102/3

29.1 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Gets across and paddles it down over the keeper for a couple of runs. 102/3

28.6 A Mathews to Misbah, Taps it in front of cover for a quick single to end the over. 118/2

28.5 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 117/2

28.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes to work it away but gets hit on the pads. Leg bye taken. 117/2

28.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Half-volley outside off, driven away through cover-point, straight to the fielder. 116/2

28.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Slices it past point for one. 116/2

28.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Short of a length outside off, Shafiq gets down and dabs it in front of gully for a single. 115/2

28.6 S Afridi to M J'dena, Jayawardena once again plays the chip shot, this time past Afridi to long on for one to end the over. 100/3

28.5 S Afridi to M J'dena, Flighted delivery, Jayawardena plays a nice little shot over the infield. Long off gets across to keep it down to just two. 99/3

28.4 S Afridi to M J'dena, Fuller length, played through covers now. 97/3

28.3 S Afridi to M J'dena, Looks to guide it down but finds short third man. Six dot balls now. 97/3

28.2 S Afridi to M J'dena, Flatter length, played away towards extra cover. Lot of dot balls. 97/3

28.1 S Afridi to M J'dena, Fuller length on the stumps, flicked away straight to mid-wicket. 97/3

27.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Bowls short, Misbah cuts and finds cover-point to end the over. 114/2

27.5 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flatter on off, flicked once again through mid-wicket. One run. 114/2

27.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Sliding down the leg side, flicked down to short fine leg. 113/2

27.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets to the pitch of the ball but blocks it back. 113/2

27.2 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single. 113/2

27.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Picks it away through mid-wicket and settles for one. 112/2

27.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Flighted delivery, Sangakkara dabs it towards point to end the over. 97/3

27.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Plays it down towards cover-point. 97/3

27.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Fuller length, driven back towards Afridi. 97/3

27.3 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Gets down the track and chips it over mid on. Rotates the strike. 97/3

27.2 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Drives it through mid off to rotate the strike. 96/3

27.1 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Fuller, driven straight back. 95/3

26.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Length on middle, tucked away behind square to fine leg for one to end the over. 111/2

26.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Length outside off, patted down in front of point. 110/2

26.4 A Mathews to Misbah, Misbah works it down the leg side. One run added to the total. 110/2

26.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Bowls full, tucked away through the leg side for one more. 109/2

26.2 A Mathews to Misbah, Flicks it away through mid-wicket to take a run. 108/2

26.1 A Mathews to Misbah, Goes to work it away off the pads but misses it and gets hit on the pads. Two leg byes. 107/2

26.6 S Afridi to M J'dena, Skidding down the leg side, 103 kph, strikes Jaya on his pads. Mild appeal for LBW turned down. 95/3

26.5 S Afridi to M J'dena, Outside off, guided down to Umar Akmal at short third man. 95/3

26.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, That is a ripper. Killer of a delivery from Shahid. A leg-spinner on middle, Sangakkara was poking inside the line and gets an inside edge onto his pads. The keeper, Sarfraz Ahmed is too late to reach and gets smacked near his temple. Bye signalled by the umpire though. 95/3

26.3 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, The googly, short outside off, Sangakkara punches it to cover. 94/3

26.2 S Afridi to M J'dena, Down the leg side, full, tucked away down through square leg. One run. 94/3

26.1 S Afridi to M J'dena, Short, outside off, cut away straight to point. 93/3

Angelo Mathews comes back on.

25.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Gets across and helps it through mid off for one to end the over. 105/2

25.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller length, driven back. 104/2

25.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Flicks it away on the leg side to rotate the strike. 104/2

25.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Fuller, driven through mid off for a single. 103/2

25.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down and hits it well for a single. 102/2

25.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Short delivery, pulled away for a single. 101/2

25.6 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Short and spinning in, tucked away down to long leg for a single to end the over. 93/3

25.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Fuller length outside off, driven down through mid off for a single. 92/3

We are all set to resume. The players are out in the middle. NO REDUCTION IN OVERS! Mohammad Hafeez will continue to bowl his remaining two deliveries.

Russel Arnold tweets, "Start in 5 min.. No overs lost."

Rain stoppage. The covers are on the playing square. The skies are getting clear so not sure how big a break this is going to be.

25.4 M Hafeez to M J'dena, Plays it away through mid-wicket for one. 91/3

Mahela Jayawardena walks in at number 5.

25.3 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, OUT! Bowled him! Hafeez strikes again! Bowls it on the stumps, at 86.5 kph, it keeps a bit low to sneak into the defenses of Chandimal, who is aiming to cut, but misses. 90/3

25.2 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Goes to work it away but gets hit on the thigh pad. 90/2

25.1 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Flicks it away on the leg side towards square leg. 90/2

24.6 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length outside off, Misbah pulls but miscues it, lands short of mid on and they complete the risky run. 100/2

24.5 T Perera to Misbah, Fuller outside off, Misbah gets across and whips it on the leg side. 99/2

24.4 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length outside off, cut away but straight to cover-point. 99/2

24.3 T Perera to Misbah, Short of a length as Misbah steps sideways and under-cuts it. Perera has a shy at the stumps as Misbah is out of the crease but no harm done. 99/2

24.2 T Perera to Misbah, FOUR! Misbah strikes a good blow. In the hitting zone, fuller length delivery, Misbah gets the lofted shot as straight as possible over the bowler's head. 99/2

24.1 T Perera to Misbah, Punches it away on the off side. 95/2

24.6 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Flicks it through mid-wicket to end the over with a single. 90/2

24.5 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Chandimal has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 89/2

24.4 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Plays it away towards point. 89/2

24.3 S Afridi to D Chandimal, FOUR! Slogged away! Floated up delivery, Chandimal picks his spot over mid-wicket. 89/2

24.2 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Goes back and cuts it past point to rotate the strike. 85/2

24.1 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Turns it away towards square leg. Sanga wanted one, sent back by Chandimal. 84/2

23.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Leans forward and pushed it to covers. 95/2

23.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Drives it to long off for a run. 95/2

23.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Turns it away to the leg side and takes a single. 94/2

23.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Clips it to deep mid-wicket where Tharanga misfields and allows a second run. 93/2

23.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track, Weerakoon delivers it quicker and flatter on off, Ali misses his flick. 91/2

23.1 S Weerakoon to Misbah, A tad short on middle, pushed to long on for a single. 91/2

23.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Flatter, bunted down through mid off to take a run. 84/2

23.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Forces it towards cover. 83/2

23.4 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Easily takes a single from long on once again. 83/2

23.3 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Gets down and eases it through mid on to take a run. 82/2

23.2 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single. 81/2

23.1 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Flicks it away on the leg side. 80/2

22.6 T Perera to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to point. 90/2

22.5 T Perera to Misbah, Opens the face of the bat and steers it to third man for a single. 90/2

22.4 T Perera to A Ali, Wide outside off, Ali punches it to deep covers and takes a single. 89/2

22.3 T Perera to A Ali, Fullish outside off, driven straight to short extra covers. 88/2

22.2 T Perera to A Ali, Defended off the front foot by Ali presenting the full face of the bat. 88/2

22.1 T Perera to A Ali, Play and a miss! Length delivery outside off, Ali goes for a wild slog but misses. 88/2

22.6 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Gets down and bunts it through mid on to take a run to end the over. 80/2

22.5 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Chandimal has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 79/2

22.5 S Afridi to D Chandimal, WIDE! Angles it down the leg side this time. 79/2

22.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Gets down the track and works it away wristily towards square leg, who fumbles and they take a single. 78/2

22.3 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Flicks it away this time through square leg to take a run. 77/2

22.2 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Plays it down towards mid on. 76/2

22.1 S Afridi to D Chandimal, Short delivery, played away towards cover. 76/2

21.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Loopy outside off, driven straight to covers. 88/2

21.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, FOUR WIDES! Poor delivery! Slips it down the leg side, Ali misses his sweep, the keeper too misses it and it runs away to the fine leg boundary. 88/2

21.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Goes back and powers it to long on for a single. 84/2

21.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track and drives it to long off for one. 83/2

21.3 S Weerakoon to Misbah, The skipper follows suit and he too paddles it to fine leg for a run. 82/2

21.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down on one knee and sweeps it to fine leg for a single. 81/2

21.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 80/2

Shahid Afridi back into the attack.

21.6 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Short outside off, cut away towards point to end the over. 76/2

21.5 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Gets to the pitch of the ball but finds cover with a drive. 76/2

21.4 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Forces it on the stumps, Sangakkara with a forward punch. 76/2

21.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Short outside off, cut away on the off side. 76/2

21.2 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played it towards mid-wicket. 76/2

21.1 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Plays it away through point for one. 76/2

Sajeewa Weerakoon back on.

20.6 T Perera to Misbah, Again leans forward and helps it to mid off to end the over. 80/2

20.5 T Perera to Misbah, Drives a fullish delivery outside off to the mid off fielder. 80/2

20.4 T Perera to Misbah, Cuts a good length delivery outside off straight to point. 80/2

20.3 T Perera to Misbah, Gets an inside edge onto the pads as he looks to drive. 80/2

20.2 T Perera to Misbah, FOUR! Splendid stroke! A tad short outside off, Misbah gets on top of the bounce and cuts it past point for a powerful boundary. 80/2

20.1 T Perera to A Ali, Goes back and steers it to third man for a single. 76/2

20.6 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Fuller outside off, punched down to long on to keep the strike in the next over. 75/2

20.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Angles in full, played away through mid off to rotate the strike. 74/2

20.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Defends it back towards the bowler. 73/2

20.3 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Driven towards the mid on region. They pick up a single. 73/2

20.2 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, FOUR! Risky but effective. Once again Chandimal makes use of his feet and smashes it aerially through mid off. Had Afrdi been a bit straight, could have gone straight down his throat. 72/2

20.1 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Gets down and plays it towards mid off. 68/2

19.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, In the corridor outside off, left alone by Misbah. 75/2

19.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Goes for a drive but gets an inside edge to fine leg for a couple. 75/2

19.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Misbah survives a run out appeal! Ali pushes it to covers and sets off for a single, Chandimal stationed there, runs in, picks up the ball and knocks down the stumps at the striker's end as Misbah makes it. The players appeal and the umpire goes upstairs. Replays show that Misbah was well in. 73/2

19.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, FOUR! Cracked! Fullish outside off Ali dances down the track and spanks it through covers for a muscular boundary. 72/2

19.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Pushed it to cover-point off the back foot by Ali. 68/2

19.1 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Stays back and cuts it to third man for a single. 68/2

19.6 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 68/2

19.5 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Forces it through covers for a quick single. Shy at the non-striker's end which does not find the stumps. Single completed. 68/2

19.4 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, APPEAL for LBW! Chandimal gets across to sweep it across the line, misses it and gets struck on his pads just outside the line of off stump. Ajmal goes up for a big appeal which goes in vain. 67/2

19.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Gets down the track and forces it down through mid on to take one. 67/2

19.2 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Plays it away through point. 66/2

19.1 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 66/2

18.6 T Perera to A Ali, Goes and pushes it to straight to the fielder at point. 67/2

18.5 T Perera to Misbah, Punches it to deep cover and takes a single. 67/2

18.4 T Perera to Misbah, Length delivery outside off, driven to the covers fielder by Misbah. 66/2

18.3 T Perera to Misbah, Mistimes his cut and gets a bottom edge to the point fielder. 66/2

18.2 T Perera to Misbah, Nips back in after landing outside off, Misbah cuts it to point. 66/2

18.1 T Perera to A Ali, Leans forward and drives it to deep cover for a single. 66/2

18.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Finally some runs. Flicks it away fine past the keeper and takes one. 66/2

18.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Charges down and flicks it straight to mid-wicket. 14 dot balls now! 65/2

18.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara comes down the track but the ball goes off the pads on the leg side. No run since 13 balls. 65/2

418.3 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Gets down to defend it once again. 65/2

18.2 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Turns in on the pads, blocked down. 65/2

18.1 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Flatter down the leg side, skidding on, Sanga gets rapped on the pads. The appeal for LBW is turned down. 65/2

17.6 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Stays back and pushes it to covers. 65/2

17.5 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Good length delivery outside off, Misbah goes for a poke but misses. 65/2

17.4 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Fullish on off, Misbah drives it straight back to Kulasekara. 65/2

17.3 N Kulasekara to Misbah, Looks to push it to the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 65/2

17.2 N Kulasekara to Misbah, In the corridor outside off, Misbah leaves it alone. 65/2

17.1 N Kulasekara to Misbah, FOUR! Edgy! Very nearly drags it on! Outside off, stays a touch low, Misbah, without any foot movement, goes for a cut but gets an inside edge inches past the off stump to fine leg for a lucky boundary. 65/2

17.6 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Short again, spins in more as Chandimal blocks it down. MAIDEN for Saeed Ajmal. 65/2

17.5 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Fuller length on off, patted down back towards the bowler. This is pressure bowling. 65/2

17.4 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Short delivery, tucked away on the leg side. 65/2

17.3 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Down the leg side, flicked to mid-wicket. Three dot balls now. 65/2

17.2 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, This one spins in very viciously. Chandimal on his back foot, forces it straight to point. 65/2

17.1 S Ajmal to D Chandimal, Short on middle, flicked away straight to square leg. 65/2

Kulasekara back on.

Drinks break.

16.6 T Perera to A Ali, A tad short outside off, Ali cuts it powerfully but straight to point. 61/2

16.5 T Perera to A Ali, Poor, poor shot! Fullish outside off, Ali dances down the track and goes for a wild slog but misses. 61/2

16.4 T Perera to A Ali, Shuffles across a tad and clips it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. 61/2

16.3 T Perera to A Ali, Goes back and punches it to covers. 61/2

16.2 T Perera to A Ali, Beaten! Nips away after landing outside off, Ali goes for a drive but misses. 61/2

16.1 T Perera to Misbah, Length delivery outside off, Misbah cuts it to third man for a single. 61/2

16.6 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Stays on the back foot and defends it. 65/2

16.5 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, Short delivery, played down towards mid-wicket. 65/2

16.4 M Hafeez to K Sangakkara, On the stumps, blocked down watchfully. 65/2

16.3 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Flatter, driven through mid on for a single. 65/2

16.2 M Hafeez to D Chandimal, Chandimal has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 64/2

Dinesh Chandimal walks in at number 4.

16.1 M Hafeez to T Dilshan, OUT! Hafeez strikes on his first ball! Bowls short on the stump line, Dilshan sets up for the sweep across the line but misses it altogether to be struck right in front of the stumps. Finally Pakistan have a break-through. 64/2

Bowling Powerplay taken by Sri Lanka.

15.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Turns it behind square leg and takes a single. 60/2

15.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 59/2

15.4 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Play and a miss! Length delivery outside off, turns away a tad after landing. Misbah goes for a reverse sweep but misses. 59/2

15.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Gets down early on one knee and sweeps it to fine leg for a single. 59/2

15.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track and plays it defensively back to the bowler. 58/2

15.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Ali has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 58/2

Mohammad Hafeez into the attack. The last of the three spinners.

Drinks break.

15.6 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Short at 91.2 kph, flicked to mid-wicket. Sangakkara wanted the single but the throw came in quick and fast. Dot ball. 64/1

15.5 S Ajmal to T Dilshan, Short on the middle, flicked away in the gap through mid-wicket to take a run. 64/1

15.4 S Ajmal to T Dilshan, Plays it away towards point. 63/1

15.3 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, On the pads again, flicked away through mid-wicket to take a run. 63/1

15.2 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, Stays back and tucks it towards mid-wicket. 62/1

19th 50 stand between Kumar Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan.

15.1 S Ajmal to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Poor delivery first up. Short outside off which spins away as well, Sangakkara goes back and forth to send the ball racing away through covers. 62/1

14.6 T Perera to A Ali, Pushes it to deep covers and takes a single. 58/2

14.5 T Perera to Misbah, Appeal for an LBW! Not out! Leans forward for a defense but gets an inside edge onto the pads to the leg side. Kulasekara thinks Misbah has missed it and appeals but the umpire spots it and says no. A single added to the total. 57/2

14.4 T Perera to A Ali, Flicks it to deep square leg and takes a single. 56/2

14.3 T Perera to A Ali, Goes for a flick but gets a leading edge to covers. Kulasekara is getting some away movement here! 55/2

14.2 T Perera to Misbah, Good length delivery on middle, straightens after landing. Misbah is squared up in his defense and gets a leading edge to covers. 55/2

14.1 T Perera to A Ali, Clips it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 54/2

Bowling Powerplay. Saeed Ajmal into the attack now.

14.6 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Once again the short ball and Dilshan cannot get it past point to end the over. 58/1

14.5 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Stays back but cuts the short ball straight to backward point. 58/1

14.4 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Comes down the track and forces it through mid on to rotate the strike. Easy runs on offer here. 58/1

14.3 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Pushes it past point to get a single. 57/1

14.2 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Dilshan goes after this one but misses the line completely. 56/1

14.1 S Afridi to T Dilshan, The slider down the leg side, Dilshan misses the flick. Only Afridi appeals big time. Turned down. 56/1

Thisara Perera into the attack.

13.6 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Lunges forward and pushes it to covers. 53/2

13.5 S Weerakoon to Misbah, Stays back and pushes it straight to mid-wicket. 53/2

Misbah-ul-Haq is the new batsman.

13.4 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, OUT! LBW! Maiden ODI wicket for Weerakoon! Good length delivery on off, goes straight on with the arm, Shafiq looks to turn it to the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and the players appeal. The umpire, after a long pause, lifts his finger. 53/2

13.3 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Drives it to long on for a comfortable single. 53/1

13.2 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, Plays it wide of long on and takes a run. 52/1

13.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Helps it to long on and takes a single. 51/1

Tony Greig tweets, "Two of the best in world cricket Sangakkara and Dilshan at the crease in SL v Pak ODI - since the retirement of Murili SL pitches quicker!"

13.6 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Gets down and pushes it towards cover to end the over. 56/1

13.5 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Dilshan flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 56/1

13.4 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Floated outside off, Sangakkara drives it through covers to pick up one. 55/1

13.3 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Driven towards the mid off region. They pick up a single. 54/1

13.2 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Close! Length on off, Sanga looks to force it away from his body, the ball catches the inside edge and goes through short fine leg for one. 53/1

13.1 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Afridi goofs up once again. Dilshan drives it through covers. Afridi gets across and has a shy at the non-striker's end without any need. There is no back-up and the single is conceded. 52/1

13.1 Y Khan to T Dilshan, WIDE! Bowls full outside off and swinging away. Dilshan lets it go. 51/1

50 stand up between Shafiq and Ali.

12.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Goes for a push to the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. They run through for a quick single to the off side. 50/1

12.5 A Mathews to A Ali, FOUR LEG BYES! Poor delivery! Slips it down the leg side, Ali misses his clip, the ball brushes his thigh pads and runs away to fine leg for a boundary. 49/1

12.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Drives a fullish delivery outside off to mid- off. 45/1

12.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Shuffles across, chips down the track and pulls a short delivery outside off to fine leg where Kulasekara does well to restrict the batsmen to two. 45/1

12.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Fullish on middle, Ali drives it straight back to Mathews who makes a half stop but doesn't stop the single. 43/1

12.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to point. 43/1

12.6 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Sanga shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 50/1

12.5 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, The googly outside off, Sanga aims to force it inside the line but the ball shaves past the outside edge. 50/1

12.4 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Fuller outside off, Dilshan gets down and plays it through mid off to rotate the strike. 50/1

12.3 S Afridi to K Sangakkara, Short outside off, Sanga has ample time to go back and force it through cover-point for a single. 49/1

12.2 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Gets down the pitch and bunts it through mid on to rotate the strike. 48/1

12.1 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Floating down the leg side, Dilshan fails to flick it. 47/1

11.6 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Turns it away to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 43/1

11.5 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, Shuffles across a tad and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one. 42/1

11.4 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Rocks back and cuts it to deep covers for a single. 41/1

11.3 S Weerakoon to A Shafiq, A tad short and wide outside off, Shafiq cuts it powerfully to deep point where Mathews responds with some good soccer skills and saves a run. Three runs added to the total. 40/1

11.2 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Chips down the track, Weerakoon slides it down the leg side, Ali flicks it to deep square leg for a single. 37/1

11.1 S Weerakoon to A Ali, Fullish outside off, defended back to the bowler. 36/1

11.6 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Wide outside off, Sangakkara leaves it alone. 47/1

11.5 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Swinging down the leg side, Dilshan helps it down to fine leg for a single. 47/1

11.4 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Once again moves down the crease and pats it towards cover. One run. 46/1

11.4 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, WIDE! Sanga gets down the crease and Younus bowls it wide outside off. The umpire gives it a wide. Younus protests against that decision as Sangakkara had left the crease. 45/1

11.3 Y Khan to K Sangakkara, Kumar has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 44/1

11.2 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Floated outside off, punched away through covers with one. 44/1

11.1 Y Khan to T Dilshan, Bowls closer to the stumps, driven back straight which finds the stumps at the other end. 43/1

11.1 Y Khan to T Dilshan, WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off. 43/1

Sajeewa Weerakoon into the attack now.

10.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and drives it to deep covers for a single. 36/1

10.5 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Sensible! Flicks it to deep mid-wicket and takes a single. 35/1

10.4 A Mathews to A Shafiq, FOUR! Plundered! Dances down the track and clobbers a fullish delivery on off over the bowler's head for a powerful boundary. 34/1

10.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Fullish on middle, driven straight back to Mathews who gets down and makes a half stop, restricts the batsman to just a single. 30/1

10.2 A Mathews to A Ali, Ali chips down the track, Mathews delivers it a tad wide outside off, Ali lets it go through. 29/1

10.1 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 29/1

Well, well, well, here is the medium-pacer, Younus Khan(3 ODI career wickets) into the attack. Pakistan are yet to unveil Hafeez and Saeed Ajmal. One of the strangest double bowling change.

10.6 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Flighted up, Dilshan gets down and punches it through mid off. Single to end the over. 42/1

10.5 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Dilshan drives the ball straight down the ground. 41/1

10.4 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Goes on the back foot and defends it. 41/1

10.3 S Afridi to T Dilshan, This time the cut shot goes straight to backward point. 41/1

10.2 S Afridi to T Dilshan, FOUR! This was well played. Afridi floats it up again, Dilshan stays on the back foot and scythes it through point and short third man. 41/1

10.1 S Afridi to T Dilshan, Bowls short outside off, spinning away, Dilshan rocks back and cuts it through point. Azhar Ali is in the deep to keep it down to two runs. 37/1

9.6 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Rocks back and cuts it to point to end the over. 29/1

9.5 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Whips it past square leg, doesn't get the timing right and picks up a couple. 29/1

9.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fullish on the pads, flicked beautifully but straight to the square leg fielder. 27/1

9.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Goes for a drive but gets an inside edge to the leg side. They scamper through for a quick single. 27/1

9.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Drives it beautifully but straight to the covers fielder. 26/1

9.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, A tad short outside off, Shafiq cuts it uppishly on one bounce to third man for a single. 26/1

Shahid Afridi into the attack now. First change.

9.6 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Length, with a bit of inward swing, Sangakkara tucks it towards mid-wicket. 35/1

9.5 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara shoulders arms to let that one through. 35/1

9.4 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. 35/1

9.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Full on middle, Sangakkara flicks it straight to square leg. 35/1

9.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, WIDE! Angles a fuller delivery, but down the leg side this time. 35/1

9.2 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Leg bye. Fuller length down the leg side, on the toes, Dilshan aims to flick but the ball goes off his boots down to fine leg. One leg bye. 34/1

9.1 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Fuller length outside off, Dilshan gets down and plays it towards cover. 33/1

8.6 A Mathews to A Ali, Again chips down the track for a wild punch through the off side but gets a bottom edge into the ground. 25/1

8.5 A Mathews to A Ali, Leans forward and pushes it to covers. 25/1

8.4 A Mathews to A Ali, Chips down the track for a punch through the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads. 25/1

8.3 A Mathews to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali lets it go through to the keeper. 25/1

8.2 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Not out! Gets a leading edge to mid off and scampers through for a single. Sajeewa Weerakoon stationed there picks up and knocks down the stumps at the non-striker's end in a flash. The players appeal and the umpire goes upstairs but replays show that Shafiq was well in. 25/1

Appeal for a run out. The umpire has gone upstairs.

8.1 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Play and a miss! Wide outside off, Shafiq chases it but misses. 24/1

8.6 U Gul to K Sangakkara, FOUR! Magnificent. Fuller length on middle, Sangakkara just clips it elegantly. Pierces the gap through mid-wicket with perfection. 33/1

8.5 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Goes on the back foot and punches it on the off side. 29/1

8.4 U Gul to T Dilshan, Sanga was in trouble. Dilshan cuts it down towards point and sets off. The fielder has a shy but misses it at the striker's end. Sangakkara was ambling down at the other end and dived rather awkwardly. Replays yet to come while the single is completed. 29/1

8.3 U Gul to T Dilshan, Full and wide, there for the driving zone and Dilshan has a wild swing and a miss. 28/1

8.2 U Gul to T Dilshan, Pats it away on the leg side. 28/1

8.1 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Length delivery outside off, squirted away past point for one. FINALLY some runs. 28/1

7.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, In the corridor outside off, Ali lets it go through to the keeper. 24/1

7.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Beautiful shot for no run! A tad short outside off, Ali stands tall and punches it sweetly but straight to covers. 24/1

7.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Leans forward and prods it to the off side. 24/1

7.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Comes forward and plays it defensively to the off side. 24/1

7.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, FOUR! Spanked away! Wide outside off, Ali comes stays in his crease and cuts punches it powerfully past point for a boundary. 24/1

7.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Good length delivery on the pads, Ali flicks it straight to the square leg fielder. 20/1

7.6 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Comes in from well wide of the crease and bowls wide outside off as well. Dilshan has an easy leave. TWO MAIDENS. 27/1

7.5 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Length delivery once again, left alone. 27/1

7.4 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Angles in a short of a length delivery, Dilshan sets up for the cut but it goes away mistimed towards cover. 27/1

7.3 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Good length delivery, Dilshan goes for the cut but misses out. 27/1

7.2 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Fuller length, Dilshan gets down and plays it towards mid-wicket. 27/1

7.1 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Comes from around the wicket and bowls length, Dilshan gets an inside edge towards the leg side. 27/1

6.6 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Stays in his crease and watchfully defends it to the off side. 20/1

6.5 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Whips a length delivery on off behind square leg and takes a couple. 20/1

6.4 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Length delivery outside off, Shafiq opens the face of the bat and guides it straight to point. 18/1

6.3 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Fullish outside off, Shafiq drives it beautifully but straight to short extra covers. 18/1

6.2 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Stays in his crease and defends it back to the bowler. 18/1

6.1 A Mathews to A Shafiq, Beaten! Outswinger outside off, Shafiq goes for half a poke but is beaten by the movement. 18/1

6.6 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Kumar chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. Maiden over! 27/1

6.5 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Fuller length on off, Sangakkara pats it down. 27/1

6.4 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has played that off the front foot and into the ground. 27/1

6.3 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Length delivery on middle, tucked away towards mid-wicket. 27/1

6.2 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Length delivery outside off, Sangakkara dabs it down in front of extra cover. 27/1

6.1 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. 27/1

Angelo Mathews into the attack now.

5.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Goes for a drive but gets a bottom edge to mid on. 18/1

5.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Probing line outside off, Shafiq lets it go through to the keeper. 18/1

5.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Length delivery outside off, squirted away through point for single. 18/1

5.3 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, On length and swinging back in, Shafiq getst hit on the thigh pad. 17/1

5.2 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Half-volley served outside off, Shafiq drives it with some firmness but finds extra cover. 17/1

5.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Stays on the back foot and punches it. 17/1

5.6 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Length delivery outside off, left alone. 27/1

5.5 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Sangakkara flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single. 27/1

5.4 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, HUGE SHOUT FOR LBW! Tanvir cannot believe it. Angles a full length delivery, Sangakkara once again shuffles across but fails to flick it. The Pakistan brigade go up for a huge appeal but the umpire does not think so. Height factor maybe. 26/1

5.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Length on the pads, Sangakkara tucks it away neatly through fine leg for a couple of runs. 26/1

5.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, WIDE! Too wide! Pitches it well outside off and it swings away further. Sarfraz Ahmed leaps to his left and takes it well in front of first slip. 24/1

5.2 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Good delivery. Seams in off a fuller length, Sangakkara comes forward and tucks it towards mid-wicket. 23/1

5.1 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Length delivery, Sangakkara cuts it away towards point. 23/1

4.6 L Malinga to A Ali, Ali chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 17/1

4.5 L Malinga to A Ali, FOUR! That's a cracking shot. A half-volley served across at 139.9 kph, Ali just blasts his cover-drive with firmness. The fielder gives it a chase but the ball finds the ropes. 17/1

4.4 L Malinga to A Ali, Fuller length delivery outside off, swinging away, left alone. 13/1

4.3 L Malinga to A Ali, Short of a length delivery, Ali ducks under that one. 13/1

4.2 L Malinga to A Ali, Length delivery outside off, Ali stays back and dabs it towards cover. 13/1

4.1 L Malinga to A Ali, Back of a length, Ali punches it to cover. 13/1

4.6 U Gul to T Dilshan, Dabs it away towards point to end the over. 23/1

4.5 U Gul to T Dilshan, Length outside off, Dilshan drives but finds cover. 23/1

4.4 U Gul to T Dilshan, Dilshan shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. 23/1

A huge thick layer of dark clouds is prying near the stadium. Hopefully it should pass away.

4.3 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Full outside off, Sangakkara gets an inside edge through short fine leg. One run. 23/1

4.2 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Outside off, Sangakkara guides it down straight to third man. Tanvir from the deep throws at the striker's end and the ball ricochets off the stumps to away towards square leg. Extra run conceded. Maybe Sarfraz Ahmed should have come forward to collect that one. 22/1

4.1 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Superb. Gul bowls it on length, from around the wicket, it straightens and leaves Sangakkara with a question-filled face as the ball goes past his poking blade. 20/1

3.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Plays it through point to take one. 13/1

3.5 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali drives it sweetly but straight to cover. 12/1

3.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Ali chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. 12/1

3.4 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Bowls it quite short, over the batsman's head. Sangakkara and Jayawardena, the most experienced pair in the camp, do not look happy. 12/1

3.3 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Ali has punched that ball through the offside. 11/1

3.2 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Bowls full, Ali takes a step down the track but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 11/1

3.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Fuller length, Ali gets down to drive and it goes away towards mid on. 11/1

3.1 N Kulasekara to A Ali, WIDE! Angles in down the leg side once again, no bat involved but Sangakkara thought there was some as his huge appeal is turned down. 11/1

3.6 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, FOUR! Excellent, typical Dilshan. Tanvir bowls wide and full outside off at 131.2 kph, this time Dilshan gets across and smacks it through covers. No one moves. 20/1

3.5 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Angles it short and wide, Dilshan leaves it alone. 16/1

3.4 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Once more on length, this time Sangakkara cuts it well past point to take a single. 16/1

3.3 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Length outside off, Sangakkara drives it straight to cover-point. 15/1

3.2 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, Outside off, left alone. 15/1

3.2 S Tanvir to K Sangakkara, WIDE! Sangakkara tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side. The umpire has signalled a wide. 15/1

3.1 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Misbah hangs his head in disbelief. Fuller on off ,Dilshan taps it down through mid off. Afridi does not give it any sort of chase and the ball ambles away towards the ropes. Finally, Afridi goes after it seeing the ball stopping before the ropes. Three taken. 14/1

2.6 L Malinga to A Shafiq, FOUR! Fine pull! A short of a length delivery at 114.9 kph, the slower one, not all that short, Shafiq pulls it well and it races away through mid-wicket. 10/1

2.5 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Short and wide, Shafiq went after that one but did not get any connection. 6/1

2.4 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Bouncer! The batsman ducks in time to let that one go over him. 6/1

2.3 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Fuller length, driven down towards mid on. 6/1

2.3 L Malinga to A Shafiq, WIDE! Shafiq aims to flick it away off his pads but the ball goes down. 6/1

2.2 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Fuller length outside off, the slower one, Shafiq initially goes after that one but then backs out. 5/1

2.1 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Good length delivery, defended down. 5/1

2.6 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Poor fielding. Sangakkara plays down a full delivery towards mid on. Afridi misfields and the ball goes away towards the fence. Couple to end the over. 11/1

2.5 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Nice channel outside off, Kumar gets down and blocks it on the off side. 9/1

2.4 U Gul to K Sangakkara, Length outside off, Sangakkara squirts it away towards point. 9/1

2.3 U Gul to K Sangakkara, On middle, tucked away towards mid-wicket. 9/1

Kumar Sangakkara walks in at number 3.

2.2 U Gul to U Tharanga, OUT! Gul strikes early! Gul comes from around the wicket this time and bowls a fuller length delivery which angles away from the left-hander. Tharanga goes hard at that one but the ball goes off the outside edge. Younus Khan at second slip takes it well to his left. 9/1

2.1 U Gul to U Tharanga, Fuller length on middle, defended down. 9/0

1.6 N Kulasekara to A Ali, Good length delivery outside off, Ali pokes his bat but the ball swings away further to go past his blade. 5/1

1.5 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Shafiq flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single. 5/1

1.4 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Length outside off, left alone again. 4/1

1.3 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Shafiq lets the ball go outside his off stump. 4/1

1.2 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fuller length delivery, Shafiq gets across well and drives it through cover. Two runs. 4/1

Rameez Raja tweets, "Duckworth Hafeez is on fire! 5 ducks in the last 12 knocks."

1.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, Fuller length, outside off, patted down in front of cover. 2/1

1.1 N Kulasekara to A Shafiq, WIDE! Kula starts with an inswinger, down the leg side though. Sanga with a fine one-handed attack. 2/1

1.6 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Three consecutive leaves outside the off stump. MAIDEN for Tanvir. 9/0

1.5 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Once again Dilshan allows it outside his off stump. 9/0

1.4 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Full outside off, going on with the angle, left alone. 9/0

1.3 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Bowls full, closer to the off stump this time, Dilshan is forced to drive but the ball swings away to miss the outside edge. Good bowling. 9/0

1.2 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Once again bowls it wide, close to the wide guidelines but quite inside it. 9/0

1.1 S Tanvir to T Dilshan, Tanvir starts with a wide delivery outside off, angling away as well. Dilshan lets it go. 9/0

Nuwan Kulasekara to share the attack from the other end.

0.6 L Malinga to A Shafiq, Superb first delivery. Right on the blockhole and Shafiq blocks it well towards mid on to get off the mark with one. 1/1

Asad Shafiq walks in at number 3. Ali and Shafiq once played out a superb partnership against England in a Test series.

0.5 L Malinga to M Hafeez, OUT! Hafeez goes for a duck and continues his woeful form with the bat. Short delivery on middle at 144.1 kph, Hafeez swivels and actually hooks the ball well. Unfortunately it goes towards fine leg and Nuwan Kulasekara gets low to take a fine catch. 0/1

0.4 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Wide outside off, pushed away towards cover. 0/0

0.3 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Fuller length outside off, Hafeez leaves it alone this time. 0/0

0.2 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Wide outside off, Hafeez punches it away straight to cover-point. 0/0

0.1 L Malinga to M Hafeez, Straightaway he is on the mark, length delivery on off, Hafeez pats it down on the off side. 0/0

Sohail Tanvir to bowl from the other end.

0.6 U Gul to U Tharanga, FOUR! Superb shot. Gul darts a length delivery outside off, Tharanga stays put and square drives it well past cover-point to get off the mark. 9/0

0.5 U Gul to U Tharanga, Length delivery on middle, Tharanga defends it down nicely. 5/0

0.4 U Gul to U Tharanga, Stays on the back foot and defends it. 5/0

0.3 U Gul to U Tharanga, FOUR LEG BYES! Length on the pads, Tharanga waits on and just tucks it neatly past the keeper. Strangely, the umpire gives it as leg byes. 5/0

0.2 U Gul to U Tharanga, Goes wide and short outside off, swinging away, Tharanga flashes hard but misses it. 1/0

0.2 U Gul to U Tharanga, WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side this time. 1/0

0.1 U Gul to U Tharanga, Starts with a length delivery on the body, defended down. 0/0