1st Test: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, 26 Feb-1 Mar 2000

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match Starts 05:00GMT 26 Feb

   0.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone outside off, on a fine cool
        morning with the pitch expected to help the bowlers
   0.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run
   0.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, three runs, thickish edgy shot into the covers
   0.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   0.5 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   0.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, (noball) no run
   0.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run

End of over 1 (4 runs) Pakistan 4/0
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-4-0 (1nb)
Saeed Anwar 3* (3b) Wajahatullah Wasti 0* (4b)

       THe pitch looks a bit green and is seaming
   1.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
   1.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
   1.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run
   1.4 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run
   1.5 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, one run
   1.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 2 (2 runs) Pakistan 6/0
DNT Zoysa 1-0-2-0
Wajahatullah Wasti 1* (6b) Saeed Anwar 4* (7b)

   2.1 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.2 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.3 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.5 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, (noball) two runs
   2.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run

End of over 3 (3 runs) Pakistan 9/0
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-7-0 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 4* (7b) Wajahatullah Wasti 3* (13b)

   3.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to the point area
   3.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone though he looked as if he
        was going to play it at first
   3.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, two runs, turned off his pads to sq
   3.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushes it to mid off and goes for a
        quick single
   3.5 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, fends it to off very watchfully
   3.6 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, onto his back foot and pushed to the
        off

End of over 4 (3 runs) Pakistan 12/0
DNT Zoysa 2-0-5-0
Saeed Anwar 7* (11b) Wajahatullah Wasti 3* (15b)

   4.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played watchfully
   4.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run
   4.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, good delivery but a no ball
   4.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, good delivery again, Sri Lankans were
        very confident appealing for a catch but the ball just beat the
        edge
   4.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run
   4.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended towards slips
   4.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played watchfully to point

End of over 5 (1 run) Pakistan 13/0
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-8-0 (3nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 3* (15b) Saeed Anwar 7* (18b)

   5.1 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, defended
   5.2 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone
   5.3 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, one run, turned of his hip toward long leg
   5.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side leg
   5.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
   5.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, played to mid-on

End of over 6 (2 runs) Pakistan 15/0
DNT Zoysa 3-0-7-0
Saeed Anwar 8* (21b) Wajahatullah Wasti 4* (18b)

   6.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, thick edge along the ground
   6.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, beaten again out side off but
        again a no ball
   6.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
   6.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off stump
   6.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, out side off cuts it in the air over
        point for 1st 4 of of the match
   6.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
   6.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) two runs, turned to sq leg for 2 easy
        runs as no one at sq leg
   6.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone

End of over 7 (8 runs) Pakistan 23/0
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-16-0 (5nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 4* (18b) Saeed Anwar 14* (29b 1x4)

   7.1 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, legbye: one run, tried to turn of his pads
   7.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, two runs, turned of his pads to sq leg
   7.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
   7.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, slightly over pitched out side off,
        driven handsomely thru ex-cover
   7.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, short out side off, left alone
   7.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 8 (7 runs) Pakistan 30/0
DNT Zoysa 4-0-13-0
Wajahatullah Wasti 4* (18b) Saeed Anwar 20* (35b 2x4)

   8.1 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, came forward played back to bowler
   8.2 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, of the backfoot towards cover
   8.3 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, picthed on the off stump just came
        in, tried to drive thru covers in-side edge to short sq leg
   8.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   8.5 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, inside edge again on to pads
   8.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, (noball) no run, Vass bowled a no ball in
        each over so far
   8.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, one run, short ball, pulled to long leg

End of over 9 (2 runs) Pakistan 32/0
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-18-0 (6nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 5* (25b) Saeed Anwar 20* (35b 2x4)

       Wickramasingh to replace Zoysa
   9.1 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, FOUR, starts with a short ball
        Wasti pulls it to sq leg in style
   9.2 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, short rising out side off
        stump, left alone
   9.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
   9.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
   9.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
   9.6 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, defended

End of over 10 (4 runs) Pakistan 36/0
GP Wickramasinghe 1-0-4-0
Saeed Anwar 20* (35b 2x4) Wajahatullah Wasti 9* (31b 1x4)

  10.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, played to mid-wicket
  10.2 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone
  10.3 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, tried his best to touch on the way to
        keeper but just misses
  10.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, one run, turned of his hip towards bwd sq leg
  10.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, legbye: FOUR, just brushes his pads, goes
        towards deep fine leg
  10.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, played to cover

End of over 11 (7 runs) Pakistan 43/0
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-21-0 (6nb)
Saeed Anwar 22* (38b 2x4) Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (34b 1x4)

  11.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, confidently played of the
        backfoot
  11.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to mid-on
  11.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, one run, turned to mid-wicket
  11.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, beaten, good delivery just
        beat the bat out side off
  11.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  11.6 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, played to point

End of over 12 (1 run) Pakistan 44/0
GP Wickramasinghe 2-0-5-0
Saeed Anwar 23* (41b 2x4) Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (37b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  12.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run
  12.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  12.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played a bit upishly but well short of
        mid-on fielder
  12.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten, good deliver pitched on middle
        and off and just leave the bat
  12.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten again out side off, again
        pitched on off stump and moved away
  12.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played to sq leg

End of over 13 (maiden) Pakistan 44/0
WPUJC Vaas 7-1-21-0 (6nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (37b 1x4) Saeed Anwar 23* (47b 2x4)

  13.1 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
  13.2 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  13.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, defended
  13.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone
  13.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  13.6 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, bouncer

End of over 14 (maiden) Pakistan 44/0
GP Wickramasinghe 3-1-5-0
Saeed Anwar 23* (47b 2x4) Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (43b 1x4)

  14.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
       OUT: short out side off edges it straight to Arnold iat third slip
  14.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, OUT: short out side off edges it straight to
        Arnold iat third slip, Saeed again got out after being set and
        looked well

       Pakistan 44/1, Partnership of 44
       Saeed Anwar  c Arnold b Vaas  23 (49b 2x4 0x6)
       Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (43b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 7.2-1-21-1 (6nb)

  14.3 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run
  14.4 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, comes forward plays it to mid-off
  14.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone
  14.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, defended

End of over 15 (maiden) Pakistan 44/1
WPUJC Vaas 8-2-21-1 (6nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 10* (43b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 0* (4b)

  15.1 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
  15.2 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, beaten out side off Sri
        Lankans appealing for a catch and were very confident but appeal
        turned down as ball just misses the edge
  15.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  15.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, one run, turned to sq leg misfield
        by Zoysa at deep sq leg
  15.5 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run, defended
  15.6 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run, rising delivery out side
        off stump, left alone

End of over 16 (1 run) Pakistan 45/1
GP Wickramasinghe 4-1-6-0
Wajahatullah Wasti 11* (47b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 0* (6b)

  16.1 Vaas to Wajahatullah, legbye: one run
  16.2 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone, out side off and kept a
        little low
  16.3 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, beaten out side off, moved away a
        little
  16.4 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, OUT: good delivery pitched just out side off
        stump and moved away took the edge and Aamer gone for a duck

       Pakistan 46/2, Partnership of 2
       Aamer Sohail  c Kaluwitharana b Vaas  0 (9b 0x4 0x6)
       Wajahatullah Wasti 11* (48b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 8.4-2-21-2 (6nb)

  16.5 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  16.6 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended

End of over 17 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 46/2
WPUJC Vaas 9-3-21-2 (6nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 11* (48b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (2b)

  17.1 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone, short out side
        off
  17.2 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, pushed to mid-on
  17.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone
  17.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
        stump
  17.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off
        stump
  17.6 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone way out side off
        stump

End of over 18 (maiden) Pakistan 46/2
GP Wickramasinghe 5-2-6-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (2b) Wajahatullah Wasti 11* (54b 1x4)

       2 runs and 2 wickets in last 6 overs
  18.1 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  18.2 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, turned of his pads well fielded by
        Jayaward at fwd short leg
  18.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, appeal for lbw, dissalowed
  18.4 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, three runs, short out side off forces it of
        the back foot to long off
  18.5 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, defended
       long bowling spell for Vass in his 10th over
  18.6 Vaas to Wajahatullah, FOUR, short ball pulls it to sq leg with ease

End of over 19 (7 runs) Pakistan 53/2
WPUJC Vaas 10-3-28-2 (6nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (6b) Wajahatullah Wasti 15* (56b 2x4)

  19.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, comes forward plays it
        back to bowler
  19.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, plays to short mid-
        wicket and good to see Inzi goes for a quick single
  19.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  19.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, two runs, pushed to ex-cover for an
        easy couple
  19.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone
  19.6 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 20 (3 runs) Pakistan 56/2
GP Wickramasinghe 6-2-9-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 4* (8b) Wajahatullah Wasti 17* (60b 2x4)

  20.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  20.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, solid fwd defensive push to mid-
        off
  20.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  20.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flicks of his pads to deep fine
        leg
  20.5 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, defended
  20.6 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, (noball) no run
  20.6 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run

End of over 21 (2 runs) Pakistan 58/2
DNT Zoysa 5-0-15-0 (1nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 5* (12b) Wajahatullah Wasti 17* (63b 2x4)

  21.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  21.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to short cover
  21.3 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run
  21.4 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, no run, beaten, follows the ball
        out side off stump
  21.5 Wickramasinghe to Wajahatullah, OUT: piched out side off stump
        moved further away, Wasti just hangs his bat on the way and again
        a simple catch for Arnold

       Pakistan 59/3, Partnership of 13
       Wajahatullah Wasti  c Arnold b Wickramasinghe  17 (66b 2x4 0x6)
       Inzamam-ul-Haq 6* (14b) GP Wickramasinghe 6.5-2-10-1

  21.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 22 (1 run) Pakistan 59/3
GP Wickramasinghe 7-2-10-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 6* (14b) Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b)

  22.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, appeal for lbw dissalowed as the
        ball missed the off stump
  22.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short ball, no problem in leaving
        it
  22.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, on to pads again, no appeal this
        time
  22.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone, very wide out side off
  22.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to sq leg
  22.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on to pads, slower ball pitched
        out side leg so no appeal

End of over 23 (1 run) Pakistan 60/3
DNT Zoysa 6-0-16-0 (1nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 7* (19b) Yousuf Youhana 0* (2b)

  23.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended well a short
        pitched ball
  23.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, three runs, turned of his pads
        toward mid-wicket and well run Inzamam
  23.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, plays back to bowler
  23.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, one run, pushed to vacant mid-on
        to open his account
        Last over before lunch
        Last over before lunch
  23.5 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to vacant mid-on
  23.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 24 (5 runs) Pakistan 65/3
GP Wickramasinghe 8-2-15-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (22b) Yousuf Youhana 1* (5b)

Match State: Lunch

       Good session for Sri Lankans got 3 good wickets, though all the 3
        batsmen got out on bad shots
       play about to start after lunch
  24.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  24.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, legbye: one run
  24.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone down the leg side
  24.4 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  24.5 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended to point
  24.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, appeal for lbw as Youhana offered
        no stroke but the ball was out side off and a bit high too

End of over 25 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 66/3
DNT Zoysa 7-1-16-0 (1nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (24b) Yousuf Youhana 1* (9b)

  25.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to cover
  25.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  25.3 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to ex-cover
  25.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, slid defensive to
        Ranatunga at gully
  25.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, one run, turned it down to deep
        fine leg
  25.6 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fwd defensive

End of over 26 (2 runs) Pakistan 68/3
GP Wickramasinghe 9-2-17-1
Yousuf Youhana 2* (11b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 12* (28b)

       Inzamam runout only once in Test matches
  26.1 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run
  26.1 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, fwd defensive push to short cover
        started of for a run Inzi sent back and Yohana slipped while
        turnning back, Murali just misses the stump as Youhana very much
        out of his crease
  26.2 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, driven beautifully to long off, fine
        shot
  26.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  26.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, appeal for lbw, dissallowed
  26.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, driven beautifully to long off, fine
        shot this time by Inzamam
  26.6 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 27 (10 runs) Pakistan 78/3
DNT Zoysa 8-1-26-0 (2nb)
Yousuf Youhana 7* (15b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (31b 1x4)

       10 runs in the last over of Zoysa
  27.1 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  27.2 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played with angled bat to
        Ranatunga
  27.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone
  27.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very wide delivery out
        side off stump left alone by Youhana
  27.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, one run, inside edge to mid-
        wicket
  27.6 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, nasty bouncer not easy
        for Inzamam to leave it but he did it

End of over 28 (1 run) Pakistan 79/3
GP Wickramasinghe 10-2-18-1
Yousuf Youhana 8* (20b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (32b 1x4)

  28.1 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to sq leg again Youhana
        wants a run sent back bny Inzi
  28.2 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, overpitched slightly again and well
        drivenb by Youhana to ex-cover
  28.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, turned to sq leg
  28.4 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  28.5 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  28.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on his pads

End of over 29 (6 runs) Pakistan 85/3
DNT Zoysa 9-1-32-0 (2nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (32b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 14* (26b 2x4)

  29.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to mid-wicket
  29.2 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended back to bowler
  29.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended to Murali at
        point
  29.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone
  29.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to short mid-
        wicket started off for a run again sent back
  29.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 30 (1 run) Pakistan 86/3
GP Wickramasinghe 11-2-19-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (33b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 14* (31b 2x4)

       little crowd in stad abt 5000-6000
  30.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turned down to sql leg
  30.2 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, guided it down to 3rd man with
        angled bat
  30.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, on his pad
  30.4 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to sq leg
  30.5 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short ball ducks under
  30.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone

End of over 31 (3 runs) Pakistan 89/3
DNT Zoysa 10-1-35-0 (2nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (34b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 16* (36b 2x4)

  31.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flashes out side off
        stump, not far away from an edge
  31.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  31.3 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, pushed of the backfoot
        between cover and mid-off
  31.4 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  31.5 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, driven of the back foot
        thru ex-cover
  31.6 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended

End of over 32 (6 runs) Pakistan 95/3
GP Wickramasinghe 12-2-25-1
Yousuf Youhana 16* (36b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (40b 2x4)

  32.1 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, cuts well but well fielded by
        Murali at point
  32.2 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  32.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, one run, short on leg stump, pulled it
        easily to bwd sq leg
  32.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  32.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
       Murali warming up may have a signal fro Sanath
  32.6 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to covers"

End of over 33 (1 run) Pakistan 96/3
DNT Zoysa 11-1-36-0 (2nb)
Yousuf Youhana 17* (39b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (43b 2x4)

       time for spin now, Murali comming on to bowl
  33.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed back to bowler
  33.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
       1 slip and 1 fielder at fwd short leg
  33.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to cover
  33.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, come fwd padded it to short
        mid-wicket
  33.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  33.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, came down the wicket struck
        it over mid-wicket for a boundry

End of over 34 (4 runs) Pakistan 100/3
M Muralitharan 1-0-4-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (43b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 21* (45b 3x4)

  34.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  34.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to midoff
  34.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to midoff
  34.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  34.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to midon
  34.6 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 35 (maiden) Pakistan 100/3
DNT Zoysa 12-2-36-0 (2nb)
Yousuf Youhana 21* (45b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (49b 2x4)

  35.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to fwd short leg
  35.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, back to bowler
  35.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, watchfully forward
        defensive
  35.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, came down the wicket on a
        ball pitched just out side off and straightning a bit beats
        Youhana, Kalu fail to collect it
  35.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  35.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 36 (maiden) Pakistan 100/3
M Muralitharan 2-1-4-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (49b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 21* (51b 3x4)

  36.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven straight to mid-off
  36.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  36.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turns to short sq leg goes for a
        quick single, Atapattu fails to collect the ball
  36.4 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  36.5 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  36.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, driven straight back to bowler

End of over 37 (1 run) Pakistan 101/3
DNT Zoysa 13-2-37-0 (2nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 25* (52b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 21* (54b 3x4)

  37.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  37.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, appeal for lbw but
        dissallowed as ball misses the leg stump
  37.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  37.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short ball, goes back on the
        back foot pulls it to mid-wicketboundry
  37.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to deep mid-on
  37.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 38 (5 runs) Pakistan 106/3
M Muralitharan 3-1-9-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 30* (57b 3x4) Yousuf Youhana 21* (55b 3x4)

       Vaas back on attack
  38.1 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, tried to pushed it thru off side,
        inside edge to short mid-wick, crowd love to see Inzamam going for
        a quick single again
  38.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, driven to mid-off
  38.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, one run, driven to ex-cover, well fielded
        by Jayasuria saving at least 2 runs if not 3
  38.4 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, tries to run it down to 3rd man
  38.5 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone, not far away from the
        off stump
  38.6 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, back to bowler

End of over 39 (2 runs) Pakistan 108/3
WPUJC Vaas 11-3-30-2 (6nb)
Yousuf Youhana 22* (57b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 31* (61b 3x4)

  39.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, edges it past Ranatunga to
        short 3rd man, a little hasitation in start but complete it
        comfirtably in the end
  39.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  39.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  39.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  39.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, little up to the batsman
        stratching fwd driven of hit pads to deep mid-wicket
  39.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 40 (5 runs) Pakistan 113/3
M Muralitharan 4-1-14-0
Yousuf Youhana 23* (58b 3x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 35* (66b 4x4)

Match State: Drinks

  40.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, appeal for lbw, dissallowed,
        batsman was forward and hit a bit high
  40.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, excelent cover drive
  40.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, driven again but straight to
        fielder this time
  40.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, guided it past 3rd slip to 3rd man
  40.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, appeal for lbw from the bowler
        only, down the leg
  40.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended to point

End of over 41 (8 runs) Pakistan 121/3
WPUJC Vaas 12-3-38-2 (6nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 35* (66b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 31* (64b 5x4)

  41.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  41.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, driven to mid-off, slight
        misfield by Zoysa
  41.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  41.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  41.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, came forward played with
        pad
  41.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, turned to sq leg

End of over 42 (2 runs) Pakistan 123/3
M Muralitharan 5-1-16-0
Yousuf Youhana 32* (68b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 36* (68b 4x4)

  42.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone
  42.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  42.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  42.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to point
  42.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, came forward, driven well but
        straight to fielder
  42.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, over steping, pitched it
        very short
  42.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, edged all along the ground, well
        stoped by Arnold in the slips

End of over 43 (1 run) Pakistan 124/3
WPUJC Vaas 13-3-39-2 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 36* (68b 4x4) Yousuf Youhana 32* (75b 5x4)

  43.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turned of his pads to mid-
        wicket
  43.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to mid-wicket
  43.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: using his feet came down the
        wicket tried to drive it over mid-wicket, played a little early
        top edge and again a simple catch to Arnold at cover

       Pakistan 125/4, Partnership of 66
       Yousuf Youhana  c Arnold b Muralitharan  32 (77b 5x4 0x6)
       Inzamam-ul-Haq 37* (69b 4x4) M Muralitharan 5.3-1-17-1

       3 catches for Arnold so for out of 4
       Debutant Younis Khan in
  43.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded it to silly midoff
  43.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  43.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, bat and pad just short of
        silly mid-off

End of over 44 (1 run) Pakistan 125/4
M Muralitharan 6-1-17-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 37* (69b 4x4) Younis Khan 0* (3b)

  44.1 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to cover
  44.2 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to mid-off
  44.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, mistimed his stroke
  44.4 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven straight to mid off
  44.5 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, tried to flick of his pad, struck
        on the pads
  44.6 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turned to long leg

End of over 45 (1 run) Pakistan 126/4
WPUJC Vaas 14-3-40-2 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 38* (75b 4x4) Younis Khan 0* (3b)

  45.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fwd defensive to cover
  45.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  45.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  45.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, came down pushed it just
        past De Silva at point
  45.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  45.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 46 (2 runs) Pakistan 128/4
M Muralitharan 7-1-19-1
Younis Khan 0* (3b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 40* (81b 4x4)

  46.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  46.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone out side off
  46.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, played it confidently to point
  46.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone out side off
  46.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to cover point
  46.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, getting himself right behind the ball
        and pushes it back to bowler

End of over 47 (maiden) Pakistan 128/4
WPUJC Vaas 15-4-40-2 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 40* (81b 4x4) Younis Khan 0* (9b)

  47.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  47.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, steped down the wicket driven
        it past mid off to the fence
  47.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  47.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  47.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, down to fine off the pads
        goes for a run but disallowed as no stroke was offered
  47.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 48 (4 runs) Pakistan 132/4
M Muralitharan 8-1-23-1
Younis Khan 0* (9b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 44* (87b 5x4)

  48.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, came forward for defensive stroke,
        inside wdge down to fine leg, first run for Younis in Test cricket
  48.2 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, inside edge to sq leg
  48.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run
  48.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run
  48.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  48.4 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  48.5 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  48.6 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 49 (3 runs) Pakistan 135/4
WPUJC Vaas 16-4-43-2 (9nb)
Younis Khan 1* (10b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 44* (94b 5x4)

  49.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  49.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, driven well but straight to
        mid-off
  49.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, appeal for lbw, disallowed
  49.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, defended
  49.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, quicker delivery played well
        in the end
  49.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded it

End of over 50 (maiden) Pakistan 135/4
M Muralitharan 9-2-23-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 44* (94b 5x4) Younis Khan 1* (16b)

  50.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  50.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: tried to cut a ball very
        much out side off stump, a thick edge and Pakistan batsmen again
        found Arnold to take the catch who took 4 out of 5 so far

       Pakistan 135/5, Partnership of 10
       Inzamam-ul-Haq  c Arnold b Wickramasinghe  44 (96b 5x4 0x6)
       Younis Khan 1* (16b) GP Wickramasinghe 12.2-2-25-2

  50.3 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone
  50.4 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, defended to covers
  50.5 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone
  50.6 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, FOUR, driven thru covers, fine shot

End of over 51 (4 runs) Pakistan 139/5
GP Wickramasinghe 13-2-29-2
Younis Khan 1* (16b) Moin Khan 4* (4b 1x4)

  51.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, played just past Arnold at
        silly mid off
  51.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  51.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, defended
  51.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, came forward and padded it to
        fwd short leg
  51.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  51.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, defended

End of over 52 (maiden) Pakistan 139/5
M Muralitharan 10-3-23-1
Moin Khan 4* (4b 1x4) Younis Khan 1* (22b)

  52.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, one run, short ball, a short arm pull
        to mid-wicket
  52.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run, pushed to mid-wicket
  52.3 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, fwd def stroke to cover
  52.4 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone out side off
  52.5 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, defended to point
  52.6 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run

End of over 53 (2 runs) Pakistan 141/5
GP Wickramasinghe 14-2-31-2
Younis Khan 2* (23b) Moin Khan 5* (9b 1x4)

  53.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, pushed of the back foot to mid
        on
  53.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, driven straight, well fielded
        by Murali
  53.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, played it upishly, not far
        away from silly mid off
  53.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, outside edge to point
  53.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, short ball pulled to mid-
        wicket
  53.6 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run, defended

End of over 54 (1 run) Pakistan 142/5
M Muralitharan 11-3-24-1
Younis Khan 3* (28b) Moin Khan 5* (10b 1x4)

Match State: Tea - Day1

  54.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  54.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  54.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  54.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, FOUR, thick edge through slip and
        gully
  54.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  54.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 55 (4 runs) Pakistan 146/5
GP Wickramasinghe 15-2-35-2
Moin Khan 5* (10b 1x4) Younis Khan 7* (34b 1x4)

  55.1 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  55.2 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  55.3 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, three runs, driven thru ex cover
  55.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  55.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run
  55.6 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run

End of over 56 (4 runs) Pakistan 150/5
M Muralitharan 12-3-28-1
Younis Khan 8* (36b 1x4) Moin Khan 8* (14b 1x4)

  56.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  56.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  56.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  56.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, driven straight to Arvinda
        at cover
  56.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, defended
  56.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 57 (maiden) Pakistan 150/5
GP Wickramasinghe 16-3-35-2
Moin Khan 8* (14b 1x4) Younis Khan 8* (42b 1x4)

  57.1 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, FOUR, just alittle short, made room for
        himself puched thru covers
  57.2 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, one run
  57.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  57.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  57.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, cut a bit upishly past first
        slip down to 3rd man
  57.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 58 (9 runs) Pakistan 159/5
M Muralitharan 13-3-37-1
Moin Khan 13* (16b 2x4) Younis Khan 12* (46b 2x4)

  58.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run
  58.2 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone out side off
  58.3 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, one run, guided it to bkwd point
  58.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, getting right behind the
        ball pushed to off side
  58.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to cover
  58.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, forward defensive

End of over 59 (1 run) Pakistan 160/5
GP Wickramasinghe 17-3-36-2
Moin Khan 14* (19b 2x4) Younis Khan 12* (49b 2x4)

  59.1 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, FOUR, driven beautifullu between ex-
        cover and mid off
  59.2 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  59.3 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run, defended
  59.4 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run, inside edge onto his foot
  59.5 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, one run, driven to mid on
  59.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded away

End of over 60 (5 runs) Pakistan 165/5
M Muralitharan 14-3-42-1
Moin Khan 19* (24b 3x4) Younis Khan 12* (50b 2x4)

  60.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, one run, turned just behind sq leg
  60.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, left alone out side off
  60.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, well bowled and well played
  60.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, confident push to point
  60.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, driven straight back bowler
  60.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, OUT: slower all pitched just out
        side off came in struck on his front pad, Orchard took his time
        and given it

       Pakistan 166/6, Partnership of 31
       Younis Khan  lbw b Wickramasinghe  12 (55b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 61 (1 run) Pakistan 166/6
GP Wickramasinghe 18-3-37-3
Moin Khan 20* (25b 3x4) 

  61.1 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  61.2 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, one run, turned to mid wicket
  61.3 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  61.4 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, pushed to mid on
  61.5 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  61.6 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended

End of over 62 (1 run) Pakistan 167/6
M Muralitharan 15-3-43-1
Moin Khan 21* (27b 3x4) Abdur Razzaq 0* (4b)

  62.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, OUT: wide delivery out side off stump
        again trying to cut and top edge into keeper's gloves

       Pakistan 167/7, Partnership of 1
       Moin Khan  c Kaluwitharana b Wickramasinghe  21 (28b 3x4 0x6)
       Abdur Razzaq 0* (4b) GP Wickramasinghe 18.1-3-37-4

  62.2 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, inside edge on to pad
  62.3 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, pushed to cover
  62.4 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, on to thi pad
  62.5 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run
  62.6 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, fwd defensive

End of over 63 (maiden) Pakistan 167/7
GP Wickramasinghe 19-4-37-4
Abdur Razzaq 0* (4b) Wasim Akram 0* (5b)

  63.1 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  63.2 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, played to silly mid on
  63.3 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, fwd defensive
  63.4 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, legbye: one run
       Muralitharan bowling around the wicket to Wasim
  63.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, defended
  63.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, OUT: came down the wicket tried to hit
        over mid-on outer edge and a well judged catch by Vass at mid off

       Pakistan 168/8, Partnership of 1
       Wasim Akram  c Wickramasinghe b Muralitharan  0 (7b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 64 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 168/8
M Muralitharan 16-4-43-2
Abdur Razzaq 0* (8b) 

       Pakistan batsmen playing in one day style and repeating the
        performance they given in 3 ODIs
  64.1 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone out side off
  64.2 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  64.3 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  64.4 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, back to bowler
  64.5 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, bouncer, ducks undereasily
  64.6 Wickramasinghe to Abdur Razzaq, no run, pushed to point

End of over 65 (maiden) Pakistan 168/8
GP Wickramasinghe 20-5-37-4
Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (0b) Abdur Razzaq 0* (14b)

        3 wickets and 3 runs in last 5 overs
  65.1 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, fwd defensive
  65.2 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended
  65.3 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run
  65.4 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, inside edge down to short
        fine leg
  65.5 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run
  65.6 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run

End of over 66 (maiden) Pakistan 168/8
M Muralitharan 17-5-43-2
Abdur Razzaq 0* (14b) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (6b)

  66.1 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, pitched on off stump and moved away
        just misses the out side edge
  66.2 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  66.3 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone
       Wickramasinghe out of the field, Chandana in for him
  66.4 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, FOUR, wide out side off stump,cracked it thru
        cover
  66.5 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone out side off, kept a
        little low
  66.6 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone

End of over 67 (4 runs) Pakistan 172/8
WPUJC Vaas 17-4-47-2 (9nb)
Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (6b) Abdur Razzaq 4* (20b 1x4)

  67.1 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, fwd defensive
  67.2 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended
  67.3 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, padded it to short sq leg
  67.4 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended well
  67.5 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, left alone down the legg
  67.6 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, left alone down the leg

End of over 68 (maiden) Pakistan 172/8
M Muralitharan 18-6-43-2
Abdur Razzaq 4* (20b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (12b)

  68.1 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, one run, driven to deep point
  68.2 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended confidently to cover
  68.3 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended
  68.4 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, ducking under a very short ball
  68.5 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, out side off and kept a little low
        again
  68.6 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, guided down to wide third man
        for easy 2

End of over 69 (3 runs) Pakistan 175/8
WPUJC Vaas 18-4-50-2 (9nb)
Abdur Razzaq 5* (21b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (17b)

  69.1 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, driven straight to mid-off
  69.2 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, one run, turned to long leg
  69.3 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended
  69.4 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, fwd defensive agin
  69.5 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, played to short fine leg
  69.6 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, to short fine leg again

End of over 70 (1 run) Pakistan 176/8
M Muralitharan 19-6-44-2
Abdur Razzaq 6* (23b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (21b)

Match State: Drinks

  70.1 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  70.2 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, defended
  70.3 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, pushed to cover
  70.4 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone out side off
  70.5 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, three runs, clipped of his pads to deep mid
        wicket
  70.6 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, pitched up well played by Saqlain

End of over 71 (3 runs) Pakistan 179/8
WPUJC Vaas 19-4-53-2 (9nb)
Abdur Razzaq 9* (28b 1x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b)

  71.1 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, no run, came down the wicket again in
        one day style bottom edge to mid wicket
  71.2 Muralitharan to Abdur Razzaq, OUT: didnot learn anything from the
        previous delivery again dancing down the wicket missed the ball
        completely and well stumped by Kaluwitharana

       Pakistan 179/9, Partnership of 11
       Abdur Razzaq  st Kaluwitharana b Muralitharan  9 (30b 1x4 0x6)
       Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b) M Muralitharan 19.2-6-44-3

  71.3 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, padded it to fwd short leg
  71.4 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, beaten out side off
  71.5 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, padded again goes for a run,
        disallowed
  71.6 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, legbye: one run, this time bat  much
        closer to the pad so lb awarded

End of over 72 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 180/9
M Muralitharan 20-7-44-3
Waqar Younis 0* (4b) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b)

  72.1 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, defended
  72.2 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, on his pad but pitched out side leg
        stump so no appeal
  72.3 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, brushes the pads of Waqar on the way
        to Kaluwitharana
  72.4 Vaas to Waqar Younis, (noball) no run
  72.4 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, pushed to mid wicket set off for a
        run then decide against it
  72.5 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run
  72.6 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, pushed to mid on

End of over 73 (1 run) Pakistan 181/9
WPUJC Vaas 20-4-54-2 (10nb)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (22b) Waqar Younis 0* (11b)

  73.1 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, defended
  73.2 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, hit straight in silly mid
        off fielder on his body
  73.3 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run
  73.4 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, one run, edged just short of
        Ranatunga at 1st slip
  73.5 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, OUT: full pitched took the out side
        edge straight to Ranatunga this time makes no mistake

       Pakistan 182/10, Partnership of 3
       Waqar Younis  c Ranatunga b Muralitharan  0 (12b 0x4 0x6)
       Saqlain Mushtaq 3* (26b) M Muralitharan 20.5-7-45-4

       Pakistan batsmen worked hard to prove the decision of Jayasuria to
        put Pakistan in 'RIGHT'
       Sri Lankan innings about to start
   0.1 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, no run, loud appeal for lbw, dissalowed,
        very closed may just missed the leg stump
   0.2 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, FOUR, overpitched, driven straight down
        the ground to deep mid on
   0.3 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, no run, left alone
   0.4 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, no run
   0.5 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, no run, appeal again for lbw, again close
        and again turned down by umpire Zaidi
   0.6 Wasim Akram to Atapattu, no run

End of over 1 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 4/0 (trail by 178 runs)
Wasim Akram 1-0-4-0
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 4* (6b 1x4)

   1.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run, on middle and leg, pushed to
        mid wicket
   1.2 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, defended
   1.3 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, well pitched up on the off stump,
        played to mid off
   1.4 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, played to point
   1.5 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, FOUR, overpitched, driven straight down
        the ground to deep mid on almost replay of first boundry
   1.6 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, OUT: pitched just out side off and moved
        a little away took the out side edge Wasti took a good catch
        diving to his left at 3rd slip

       Sri Lanka 9/1, Partnership of 9
       MS Atapattu  c Wajahatullah b Waqar Younis  8 (11b 2x4 0x6)

End of over 2 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 9/1 (trail by 173 runs)
Waqar Younis 1-0-5-1
ST Jayasuriya 1* (1b) 

       Played a little away from his body
   2.1 Wasim Akram to Jayasuriya, one run
   2.2 Wasim Akram to Arnold, no run, played to bkwd point
   2.3 Wasim Akram to Arnold, three runs, turned of his pads to mid
        wicket, no one at mid wicket Youhana runs from fwd short to picks
        it up
   2.4 Wasim Akram to Jayasuriya, no run
   2.5 Wasim Akram to Jayasuriya, no run
   2.6 Wasim Akram to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone

End of over 3 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 13/1 (trail by 169 runs)
Wasim Akram 2-0-8-0
RP Arnold 3* (2b) ST Jayasuriya 2* (5b)

   3.1 Waqar Younis to Arnold, FOUR, overpitched driven thru cover
   3.2 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, left alone out side off
   3.3 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, left alone out side off
   3.4 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, flashes out side the off stump not
        far away from the edge, Sri Lankans also looked in one day mood
   3.5 Waqar Younis to Arnold, two runs, turned to long leg
   3.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, left alone

End of over 4 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 19/1 (trail by 163 runs)
Waqar Younis 2-0-11-1
ST Jayasuriya 2* (5b) RP Arnold 9* (8b 1x4)

   4.1 Wasim Akram to Jayasuriya, no run, defended to mid off
       Wasim Akram has some problems, gone off the field, Razzaq to
        complete his over
   4.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, two runs, turned to sq leg
   4.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone
   4.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed to mid wicket
   4.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone
   4.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run

End of over 5 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 22/1 (trail by 160 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 0.5-0-3-0
ST Jayasuriya 5* (9b) RP Arnold 9* (10b 1x4)

   5.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, FOUR, well bowled, thick out side edge
        all along the ground to 3rd man boundry
   5.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, beaten out side the off stump
   5.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone out side off
   5.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, well bowled again and well
        played to mid off
   5.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, FOUR, overpitched smacked it over cover
        typical Jayasuria shot
   5.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, beaten, well comeback by Waqar
        as ball goes between bat and pad to Moin behind the stump

End of over 6 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 30/1 (trail by 152 runs)
Waqar Younis 3-0-19-1
RP Arnold 9* (10b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 13* (15b 2x4)

   6.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone
   6.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, two runs, inside edge all along the ground
        past Moin
   6.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, one run
   6.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, FOUR, guided it down to 3rd man
   6.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run
   6.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run

End of over 7 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 37/1 (trail by 145 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 1.5-0-10-0
RP Arnold 12* (13b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 17* (18b 3x4)

   7.1 Waqar Younis to Arnold, one run
   7.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
   7.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
   7.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, OUT: flashes out side off stump got the
        the out side edge to moin, Sri Lankans following Pakistan style of
        batting

       Sri Lanka 38/2, Partnership of 29
       ST Jayasuriya  c Moin Khan b Waqar Younis  17 (21b 3x4 0x6)
       RP Arnold 13* (14b 1x4) Waqar Younis 3.4-0-20-2

   7.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run
   7.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run

End of over 8 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 39/2 (trail by 143 runs)
Waqar Younis 4-0-21-2
PA de Silva 1* (1b) RP Arnold 13* (15b 1x4)

   8.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
   8.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   8.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   8.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   8.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   8.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run

End of over 9 (1 run) Sri Lanka 40/2 (trail by 142 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 2.5-0-11-0
PA de Silva 2* (2b) RP Arnold 13* (20b 1x4)

   9.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
   9.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run
   9.3 Waqar Younis to Arnold, one run
   9.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played back to bowler
   9.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, driven straight to Saqlain at
        cover
   9.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, appeal for lbw, full pitched ball
        a little inside edge saved him

End of over 10 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 42/2 (trail by 140 runs)
Waqar Younis 5-0-23-2
RP Arnold 14* (21b 1x4) PA de Silva 3* (7b)

  10.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
  10.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, appeal for lbw, disallowed again,
        may pitched out side leg
  10.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone
  10.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, appeal for catch behind, not given
  10.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, defended
  10.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, three runs, overpitched on leg stump turned
        to mid-wicket

End of over 11 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 45/2 (trail by 137 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 3.5-0-14-0
RP Arnold 17* (27b 1x4) PA de Silva 3* (7b)

  11.1 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, well bowled came back a little bit,
        well played by Arnold
  11.2 Waqar Younis to Arnold, legbye: one run
  11.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played to mid off
  11.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played to cover
  11.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone out side off
  11.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, FOUR, thick out side edge between slips
        and gully down to 3rd man

End of over 12 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 50/2 (trail by 132 runs)
Waqar Younis 6-0-27-2
RP Arnold 17* (29b 1x4) PA de Silva 7* (11b 1x4)

  12.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
  12.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, tried to turn on the on side, out
        side edge to point
  12.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, quick short delivery, well defended
  12.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, appeal again but again pitched out
        side leg stump
  12.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, FOUR, driven to cover point
  12.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run

End of over 13 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 54/2 (trail by 128 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 4.5-0-18-0
PA de Silva 7* (11b 1x4) RP Arnold 21* (35b 2x4)

       Last over of the day to come
  13.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pushed to cover
  13.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, two runs, turned it towards mid-wicket
  13.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, clipped of his toes to sq leg
  13.4 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, left alone
  13.5 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, defended
       one ball to go for today
  13.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, one run, pushed to ex cover

End of over 14 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 58/2 (trail by 124 runs)
Waqar Younis 7-0-31-2
RP Arnold 22* (38b 2x4) PA de Silva 10* (14b 1x4)

Match State: Close of Play - Day 1

       Good morning all
  14.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, on to pad, half hearted appeal
  14.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, defended
  14.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone out side off
  14.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone rising delivery out side
        off
  14.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone
  14.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run

End of over 15 (maiden) Sri Lanka 58/2 (trail by 124 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 5.5-1-18-0
PA de Silva 10* (14b 1x4) RP Arnold 23* (44b 2x4)

  15.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone out side off, a bit of
        away movement
  15.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone
  15.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, guided to 3rd man, first run of
        the day
  15.4 Waqar Younis to Arnold, legbye: one run, Arnold went for 2nd sent
        back, Youhana misssed the stumps
  15.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, flashes and misses
  15.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone

End of over 16 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 60/2 (trail by 122 runs)
Waqar Younis 8-0-32-2
RP Arnold 23* (45b 2x4) PA de Silva 11* (19b 1x4)

       Wasim Akram still not fit to bowl, big loss for Pakistan
  16.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, one run, short ball played to short mid
        wicket for a quick single
  16.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, turned to bwd sq leg, Moin runs
        around from behind the stumps to collect the ball
  16.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, one run, guided to 3rd man
  16.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone out side off
  16.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to cover
  16.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, beaten, pitched just out side off
        stump moved a little away and just beat the bat, good delivery

End of over 17 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 63/2 (trail by 119 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 6.5-1-21-0
RP Arnold 25* (47b 2x4) PA de Silva 12* (23b 1x4)

  17.1 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, swinging yorker just able to bring
        his bat down at the right time
  17.2 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, to sq leg
  17.3 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, driven straight to mid-off
  17.4 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, played to point
  17.5 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, defended
  17.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, defended

End of over 18 (maiden) Sri Lanka 63/2 (trail by 119 runs)
Waqar Younis 9-1-32-2
PA de Silva 12* (23b 1x4) RP Arnold 25* (53b 2x4)

  18.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
  18.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
  18.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
  18.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, one run
  18.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  18.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, driven thru cover point

End of over 19 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 69/2 (trail by 113 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 7.5-1-27-0
RP Arnold 26* (56b 2x4) PA de Silva 17* (26b 2x4)

  19.1 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, appeal for lbw, disallowed as an
        inside edge on to pads
  19.2 Waqar Younis to Arnold, OUT: short ball on to leg stump, tried to
        glance it to fine, huge appeal and umpire given him, not sure if
        he gets and edge or just the ball brushed his body

       Sri Lanka 69/3, Partnership of 31
       RP Arnold  c Moin Khan b Waqar Younis  26 (58b 2x4 0x6)
       PA de Silva 17* (26b 2x4) Waqar Younis 9.2-1-32-3

  19.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, beaten out side off stump,
        good delivery to welcome a new batsman
  19.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  19.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  19.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, one run, good delivery again, just got
        the inside edge to fine leg

End of over 20 (1 run) Sri Lanka 70/3 (trail by 112 runs)
Waqar Younis 10-1-33-3
DPMdeS Jayawardene 1* (4b) PA de Silva 17* (26b 2x4)

       Wasim
  20.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  20.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to short mid wicket
  20.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  20.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to sq leg
  20.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
  20.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run

End of over 21 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 73/3 (trail by 109 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 8.5-1-30-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 3* (7b) PA de Silva 18* (29b 2x4)

  21.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, FOUR, over pitched on the leg
        stump,flicked on his toes to deep bwd sq leg
  21.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone at the last moment
  21.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, good deliver just out side the
        off stump, just beat the bat, Waqar trying hard
  21.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone out side off
  21.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, beaten again out side off,
        Waqar bowling well
  21.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, outside edge again lucky as
        ball fall short of Aamer Sohail at 2nd slip

End of over 22 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 77/3 (trail by 105 runs)
Waqar Younis 11-1-37-3
PA de Silva 18* (29b 2x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 7* (13b 1x4)

       Wasim Akram not been able to bowl today due to hamstring problem,
        big loss for Pakistan as there is something for fasties in the
        wicket
  22.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  22.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, padded away
  22.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, came forward and paded away
        again
  22.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended, good start for
        Saqlain
  22.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  22.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, appeal for lbw but batsman was
        well forward

End of over 23 (maiden) Sri Lanka 77/3 (trail by 105 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 1-1-0-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 7* (13b 1x4) PA de Silva 18* (35b 2x4)

       Good start for Saqlain
  23.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, good deliver agaian but again
        no luck for Waqar beat the bat for about 5 time against
        Jayawardene
  23.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, played to point
  23.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, defended to cover
  23.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, FOUR, over pitched driven well down to
        long on
  23.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  23.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to mid on

End of over 24 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 81/3 (trail by 101 runs)
Waqar Younis 12-1-41-3
PA de Silva 18* (35b 2x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 11* (19b 2x4)

  24.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  24.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to short mid wicket
  24.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  24.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  24.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to sq leg
  24.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, two runs, turned of his pads to deep
        fine leg

End of over 25 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 83/3 (trail by 99 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2-1-2-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 11* (19b 2x4) PA de Silva 20* (41b 2x4)

       Pakistan needs atleast two more wicket before lunch to have any
        chancee in the match
  25.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  25.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, two runs, turned to sq leg
  25.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended to cover
  25.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, three runs, turned to mid wicket, not
        a good ball by Abdur Razzaq
  25.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone
  25.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, cut hard into ground

End of over 26 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 88/3 (trail by 94 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 9.5-1-35-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 16* (23b 2x4) PA de Silva 20* (43b 2x4)

  26.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, turned of his legs to deep
        fine leg
  26.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  26.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended to short sq leg
       two close in fioelder for De Silva
  26.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  26.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended to short point
  26.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 27 (1 run) Sri Lanka 89/3 (trail by 93 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 3-1-3-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 17* (24b 2x4) PA de Silva 20* (48b 2x4)

  27.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, very short ball, no problem to
        left it
  27.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  27.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  27.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, good deliver and well playedf
  27.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, rising delivery took the
        upper part of the bat would have been a simple if there is a 3rd
        slip
  27.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 28 (1 run) Sri Lanka 90/3 (trail by 92 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 10.5-1-36-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 18* (29b 2x4) PA de Silva 20* (49b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  28.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid wicket, well
        stop by Afridi in for Wasim Akram
  28.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, turned to A.Razzaq at deep
        fine leg
  28.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, fwd defensive
  28.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  28.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, turned to sq leg for an
        easy single
  28.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, tries to cut, mis timed it

End of over 29 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 93/3 (trail by 89 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 4-1-6-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 20* (33b 2x4) PA de Silva 21* (51b 2x4)

  29.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  29.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended to short mid wicket
  29.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to mid on
  29.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, left alone rising bowl out
        side off
  29.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, FOUR, short down the leg side, pulled
        upishly over sq leg
  29.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid wicket

End of over 30 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 98/3 (trail by 84 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 11.5-1-41-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 25* (39b 3x4) PA de Silva 21* (51b 2x4)

  30.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, driven straight back to
        bowler
  30.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  30.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, fwd defensive
  30.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, two runs, driven to cover
  30.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, FOUR, driven straight past bowler
        to long
  30.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, two runs, played with angled bat to
        3rd man

End of over 31 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 106/3 (trail by 76 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 5-1-14-0
PA de Silva 21* (51b 2x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 33* (45b 4x4)

  31.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, pushed for a single to mid
        wicket
  31.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, driven straight to point
  31.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended back to bowler
  31.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, three runs, well timed push to mid off
  31.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, loud appeal for lbw, disallowed,
        very close
  31.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 32 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 110/3 (trail by 72 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 12.5-1-45-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 36* (48b 4x4) PA de Silva 22* (54b 2x4)

  32.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, FOUR, driven between mid on and mid
        wicket, easy runs for Sri Lanka now
  32.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, padded away
  32.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run
  32.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run
  32.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run
  32.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 33 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 117/3 (trail by 65 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 6-1-21-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 42* (52b 5x4) PA de Silva 23* (56b 2x4)

  33.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to cv point
  33.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, beaten ball hit on his pads
       appeal for run out reffered to 3rd umpire, looks out
  33.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, wi 4 6 ro

       Sri Lanka 117/4, Partnership of 48
       DPMdeS Jayawardene  run out (Younis Khan)  42 (55b 5x4 0x6)

  33.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, down the leg side
  33.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  33.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, out side off stump took the edge
        straight in out of Moin's gloves

End of over 34 (maiden) Sri Lanka 117/4 (trail by 65 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 13.5-2-45-0
PA de Silva 23* (56b 2x4) A Ranatunga 0* (3b)

  34.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  34.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to sq leg
  34.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  34.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  34.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive to silly mid off
  34.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 35 (maiden) Sri Lanka 117/4 (trail by 65 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 7-2-21-0
A Ranatunga 0* (3b) PA de Silva 23* (62b 2x4)

       Abdur Razzaq still unlucky, first very close lbw appeal turned down
        and then moin drops a sitter
  35.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to short cover
  35.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, appeal for lbw, disallowed againa
        and again very close as batsman again offered no stroke, may be a
        little high
  35.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  35.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  35.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended to cover
  35.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, two runs, inside edge to long leg 2 well
        runs

End of over 36 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 120/4 (trail by 62 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 14.5-2-48-0
A Ranatunga 1* (4b) PA de Silva 25* (67b 2x4)

  36.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended to silly mid off
  36.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, appeal for lbw, disallowed
  36.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, swept down to long leg
  36.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  36.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, FOUR, short ball pulled to deep mid
        wicket, bad delivery
  36.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 37 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 125/4 (trail by 57 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 8-2-26-0
A Ranatunga 2* (7b) PA de Silva 29* (70b 3x4)

  37.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  37.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  37.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, legbye: one run
  37.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  37.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
  37.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 38 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 127/4 (trail by 55 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 15.5-2-49-0
PA de Silva 30* (72b 3x4) A Ranatunga 2* (11b)

  38.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, FOUR, driven down the ground
  38.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  38.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  38.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  38.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  38.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 39 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 131/4 (trail by 51 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 9-2-30-0
A Ranatunga 2* (11b) PA de Silva 34* (78b 4x4)

  39.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, edge between slips and gully to
        3rd man
  39.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, pushed to mid wicket
  39.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  39.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, down the leg stump, not far away
        from the leg stump thru to Moin
  39.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, short ball tried to duck under,
        not bounced enough hit on his arm
  39.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone

End of over 40 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 133/4 (trail by 49 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 16.5-2-51-0
PA de Silva 35* (79b 4x4) A Ranatunga 3* (16b)

  40.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, mystery ball, just beat the
        edge
  40.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  40.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  40.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed back to bowler
  40.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  40.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 41 (maiden) Sri Lanka 133/4 (trail by 49 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 10-3-30-0
A Ranatunga 3* (16b) PA de Silva 35* (85b 4x4)

  41.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, short ball again, played to
        short cover
  41.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone out side off
  41.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  41.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  41.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  41.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, good deliver just leave the bat

End of over 42 (maiden) Sri Lanka 133/4 (trail by 49 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 17.5-3-51-0
PA de Silva 35* (85b 4x4) A Ranatunga 3* (22b)

Match State: Lunch

  42.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  42.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  42.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  42.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, pushed to deep mid on
  42.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, tried to sweep fail to
        connect hits on pads
  42.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to point

End of over 43 (1 run) Sri Lanka 134/4 (trail by 48 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 11-3-31-0
PA de Silva 36* (89b 4x4) A Ranatunga 3* (24b)

  43.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, defended
  43.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, turned of his hip to long leg
  43.3 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  43.4 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, left alone out side off
  43.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, FOUR, just a little over pitched out
        side off stump driven thru cover point
  43.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, legbye: one run

End of over 44 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 140/4 (trail by 42 runs)
Waqar Younis 13-1-46-3
A Ranatunga 7* (28b 1x4) PA de Silva 37* (91b 4x4)

  44.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  44.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, driven to cover
  44.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, driven straight to cover
  44.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, inside edge
  44.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, FOUR, cut thru point effortless
        stroke
  44.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 45 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 144/4 (trail by 38 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 12-3-35-0
PA de Silva 37* (91b 4x4) A Ranatunga 11* (34b 2x4)

  45.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  45.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  45.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  45.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  45.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  45.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run

End of over 46 (maiden) Sri Lanka 144/4 (trail by 38 runs)
Waqar Younis 14-2-46-3
A Ranatunga 11* (34b 2x4) PA de Silva 37* (97b 4x4)

  46.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  46.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  46.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  46.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  46.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  46.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run

End of over 47 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 146/4 (trail by 36 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 13-3-37-0
PA de Silva 38* (102b 4x4) A Ranatunga 12* (35b 2x4)

  47.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, two runs, driven straight past bowler
  47.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, driven straight to deep mid off
  47.3 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  47.4 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, loud appeal for very close again
        disallowed by Orchard
  47.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  47.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 48 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 149/4 (trail by 33 runs)
Waqar Younis 15-2-49-3
PA de Silva 41* (104b 4x4) A Ranatunga 12* (39b 2x4)

  48.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  48.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid on
  48.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid on
  48.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  48.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  48.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 49 (maiden) Sri Lanka 149/4 (trail by 33 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 14-4-37-0
A Ranatunga 12* (39b 2x4) PA de Silva 41* (110b 4x4)

  49.1 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run
  49.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  49.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  49.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, FOUR, cut upishly not far away from the
        point fielder
  49.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  49.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run

End of over 50 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 154/4 (trail by 28 runs)
Waqar Younis 16-2-54-3
A Ranatunga 13* (40b 2x4) PA de Silva 45* (115b 5x4)

  50.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, two runs, down to fine leg
  50.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  50.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, back to bowler
  50.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, FOUR, short and wide out side off cut
        thru point
  50.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  50.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, plays it with front pad to
        fwd short leg

End of over 51 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 160/4 (trail by 22 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 15-4-43-0
PA de Silva 45* (115b 5x4) A Ranatunga 19* (46b 3x4)

  51.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, driven to mid off
  51.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, inside edge on to pads
  51.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, defended back to bowler
  51.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, pushed to ex cover, Arvinda
        wants a second sent back
  51.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, good delivery, thick out side
        edge to sq leg
  51.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 52 (1 run) Sri Lanka 161/4 (trail by 21 runs)
Waqar Younis 17-2-55-3
PA de Silva 46* (119b 5x4) A Ranatunga 19* (48b 3x4)

  52.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to aq leg
  52.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  52.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  52.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, legbye: two runs, down to fine leg
  52.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, turned of his pads to deep
        fine leg
       Saqlain to go around the wicket to Ranatuinga
  52.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, tries to hit thru cover ball
        goes between the gate to Moin

End of over 53 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 164/4 (trail by 18 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 16-4-44-0
PA de Silva 47* (124b 5x4) A Ranatunga 19* (49b 3x4)

       Sri Lanka in commanding possition all set for a huge 1st inning
        lead
  53.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid off"
  53.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run
  53.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid off
  53.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, driven to cover and well fielded
        by Youhana
  53.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, FOUR, down the leg side a little over
        pitched clipped it thru msq leg
       Well made 50 for Arvinda De Silva
  53.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run

End of over 54 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 168/4 (trail by 14 runs)
Waqar Younis 18-2-59-3
A Ranatunga 19* (49b 3x4) PA de Silva 51* (130b 6x4)

  54.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, hits on to pad
  54.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  54.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, sloppy fielding by Waqar
  54.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  54.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  54.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run

End of over 55 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 170/4 (trail by 12 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 17-4-46-0
PA de Silva 52* (133b 6x4) A Ranatunga 20* (52b 3x4)

  55.1 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, pitched up, mistimed stroke
  55.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, two runs, swept to fine leg
  55.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  55.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid off
  55.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  55.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 56 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 172/4 (trail by 10 runs)
Aamer Sohail 1-0-2-0
A Ranatunga 20* (52b 3x4) PA de Silva 54* (139b 6x4)

  56.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to ex cover
  56.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid on
  56.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, down the leg side, turned to
        deep fine leg
  56.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, leading edge to cover
  56.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed wide of Saeed at mid
        off
  56.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, padded away

End of over 57 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 175/4 (trail by 7 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 18-4-49-0
A Ranatunga 22* (55b 3x4) PA de Silva 55* (142b 6x4)

Match State: Drinks

  57.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, pushed back to bowler
  57.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  57.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, well flighted ,defended
  57.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  57.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  57.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended

End of over 58 (maiden) Sri Lanka 175/4 (trail by 7 runs)
Aamer Sohail 2-1-2-0
PA de Silva 55* (142b 6x4) A Ranatunga 22* (61b 3x4)

  58.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, driven thru legs of inzamam
        at cover
  58.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  58.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  58.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  58.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, driven to mid wicket well
        fielded by Afridi
  58.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 59 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 177/4 (trail by 5 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 19-4-51-0
A Ranatunga 23* (64b 3x4) PA de Silva 56* (145b 6x4)

  59.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  59.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, padded away out side off stump
  59.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, pushed of the backfoot back to
        bowler
  59.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, driven straight to Afridi
  59.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  59.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, padded away

End of over 60 (maiden) Sri Lanka 177/4 (trail by 5 runs)
Aamer Sohail 3-2-2-0
PA de Silva 56* (145b 6x4) A Ranatunga 23* (70b 3x4)

       Aamer doing well to stop the flow of runs
  60.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, driven firmly straight back to
        bowler
  60.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed back to bowler
  60.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  60.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to short cover
  60.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  60.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended, Saqlaing not giving
        enough air to ball. bowling a bit quicker to save the runs

End of over 61 (maiden) Sri Lanka 177/4 (trail by 5 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 20-5-51-0
A Ranatunga 23* (70b 3x4) PA de Silva 56* (151b 6x4)

  61.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  61.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, well flighted driven to mid
        wicket
  61.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  61.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, two runs, short out side off, cuts it to
        wide 3rd man
  61.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  61.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, forward defensive

End of over 62 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 179/4 (trail by 3 runs)
Aamer Sohail 4-2-4-0
PA de Silva 56* (151b 6x4) A Ranatunga 25* (76b 3x4)

       Abdur Razzaq back to find some revers swing as ball is now 62 overs
        old
  62.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  62.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, very short pulled it easily to sq
        leg
       Leads starts for Sri Lanka
  62.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone out side off
  62.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, turned to long leg
  62.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, (noball) no run
  62.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone
  62.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, turned to sq leg

End of over 63 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 186/4 (lead by 4 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 18.5-3-58-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 26* (79b 3x4) PA de Silva 61* (155b 7x4)

  63.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  63.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  63.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  63.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  63.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, padded away out side off
  63.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to mid on

End of over 64 (maiden) Sri Lanka 186/4 (lead by 4 runs)
Aamer Sohail 5-3-4-0
PA de Silva 61* (155b 7x4) A Ranatunga 26* (85b 3x4)

  64.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, bouncer bur very short again
  64.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, very short again pulled to mid
        wicket
  64.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  64.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to cover
  64.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, short out side off, pulled from out
        side off stump to mid wicket
  64.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 65 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 194/4 (lead by 12 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 19.5-3-66-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 26* (85b 3x4) PA de Silva 69* (161b 9x4)

  65.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to deep mid on
  65.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  65.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  65.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, forward defensive
  65.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, forward defensive
  65.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, short ball cut away to deep
        cover point

End of over 66 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 196/4 (lead by 14 runs)
Aamer Sohail 6-3-6-0
PA de Silva 70* (166b 9x4) A Ranatunga 27* (86b 3x4)

  66.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  66.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, forward defensive
  66.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, forward defensive
  66.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  66.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, flicked to sq leg
  66.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 67 (maiden) Sri Lanka 196/4 (lead by 14 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 21-6-51-0
A Ranatunga 27* (86b 3x4) PA de Silva 70* (171b 9x4)

  67.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  67.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  67.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  67.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, flicked straight sq leg
  67.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, pushed of the backfoot to mid
        on
  67.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 68 (1 run) Sri Lanka 197/4 (lead by 15 runs)
Aamer Sohail 7-3-7-0
A Ranatunga 28* (91b 3x4) PA de Silva 70* (173b 9x4)

  68.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, full toss pushed to mid off
  68.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  68.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, driven back to bowler
  68.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid on
  68.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, turned to fine leg
  68.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended

End of over 69 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 199/4 (lead by 17 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 22-6-53-0
PA de Silva 71* (176b 9x4) A Ranatunga 28* (94b 3x4)

  69.1 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, swept to long leg
  69.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  69.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  69.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run
  69.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  69.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, short ball cut down to deep
        cover point

End of over 70 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 202/4 (lead by 20 runs)
Aamer Sohail 8-3-10-0
PA de Silva 73* (179b 9x4) A Ranatunga 29* (97b 3x4)

  70.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  70.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  70.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, plays a bit upishly just past
        forward short leg
  70.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  70.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  70.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, padded away

End of over 71 (maiden) Sri Lanka 202/4 (lead by 20 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 23-7-53-0
A Ranatunga 29* (97b 3x4) PA de Silva 73* (185b 9x4)

  71.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  71.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to mid wicket, well
        stopped by Afridi
  71.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  71.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  71.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, came down the wicket pushed to
        mid wicket
  71.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended

End of over 72 (maiden) Sri Lanka 202/4 (lead by 20 runs)
Aamer Sohail 9-4-10-0
PA de Silva 73* (185b 9x4) A Ranatunga 29* (103b 3x4)

  72.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, forward defensive to cover
  72.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, quicker ball turned down to
        fine leg
  72.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to point
  72.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, padded away
  72.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  72.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 73 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 204/4 (lead by 22 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 24-7-55-0
A Ranatunga 30* (104b 3x4) PA de Silva 74* (190b 9x4)

  73.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, pushed down to deep mid on
  73.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  73.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, plays back to bowler
  73.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run
  73.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run
  73.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, back to bowler

End of over 74 (1 run) Sri Lanka 205/4 (lead by 23 runs)
Aamer Sohail 10-4-11-0
A Ranatunga 31* (105b 3x4) PA de Silva 74* (195b 9x4)

  74.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded away out side off
        stump
  74.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, legbye: one run, quicker ball down
        the leg
       Saqlain still bowling flat and quick
  74.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  74.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  74.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  74.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, (noball) no run
  74.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended to short point

End of over 75 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 207/4 (lead by 25 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 25-7-56-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 31* (107b 3x4) PA de Silva 74* (200b 9x4)

  75.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, flicked to long leg
  75.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, pushed to ex cover
  75.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  75.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, turned to sq leg
  75.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, down the leg side to keeper
  75.6 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 76 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 209/4 (lead by 27 runs)
Aamer Sohail 11-4-13-0
PA de Silva 75* (203b 9x4) A Ranatunga 32* (110b 3x4)

  76.1 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, defended
  76.2 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, driven to mid wicket
  76.3 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, defended
  76.4 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, tries to sweep fail to make a
        contact
  76.5 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, pushed to cover
  76.6 Wajahatullah to de Silva, no run, cut straight to point

End of over 77 (maiden) Sri Lanka 209/4 (lead by 27 runs)
Wajahatullah Wasti 1-1-0-0
A Ranatunga 32* (110b 3x4) PA de Silva 75* (209b 9x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 2

  77.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  77.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  77.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  77.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  77.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  77.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 78 (maiden) Sri Lanka 209/4 (lead by 27 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 26-8-55-0 (1nb)
PA de Silva 75* (209b 9x4) A Ranatunga 32* (116b 3x4)

  78.1 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run
  78.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  78.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  78.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run
  78.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run
  78.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run

End of over 79 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 212/4 (lead by 30 runs)
Aamer Sohail 12-4-16-0
PA de Silva 77* (212b 9x4) A Ranatunga 33* (119b 3x4)

  79.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, driven to mid on
  79.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  79.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, FOUR, glanced to very deep fine leg
  79.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  79.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned just behind sq, well
        fielded but throw not spot on
  79.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended

End of over 80 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 216/4 (lead by 34 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 27-8-59-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 33* (119b 3x4) PA de Silva 81* (218b 10x4)

       2nd new ball is due now for Pakistan
  80.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  80.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  80.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, FOUR, came down the wicket struck over
        mid on
  80.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run
  80.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  80.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run

End of over 81 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 221/4 (lead by 39 runs)
Aamer Sohail 13-4-21-0
A Ranatunga 38* (123b 4x4) PA de Silva 81* (220b 10x4)

  81.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, down the leg side
  81.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  81.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, onto his pads, alittle
        inquiry from Saqlain
  81.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  81.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, driven to deep cover
  81.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 82 (1 run) Sri Lanka 222/4 (lead by 40 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 28-8-60-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 39* (128b 4x4) PA de Silva 81* (221b 10x4)

  82.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, driven to deep mid on
  82.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  82.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  82.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  82.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  82.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, cut down to deep cover point

End of over 83 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 224/4 (lead by 42 runs)
Aamer Sohail 14-4-23-0
PA de Silva 82* (226b 10x4) A Ranatunga 40* (129b 4x4)

  83.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to sq leg
  83.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, edged but not carried toi ist
        slip
  83.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  83.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  83.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  83.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to sq leg

End of over 84 (maiden) Sri Lanka 224/4 (lead by 42 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 29-9-60-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 40* (129b 4x4) PA de Silva 82* (232b 10x4)

  84.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  84.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  84.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, turned just wide of sq leg
        fielder
  84.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, one run, wide of Saeed at mid on
  84.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, quicker ball, turned to fine
        leg
       no close in fielder for De Silva
  84.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, tries to cut, kept a little low
        thru to Moin

End of over 85 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 227/4 (lead by 45 runs)
Aamer Sohail 15-4-26-0
A Ranatunga 42* (133b 4x4) PA de Silva 83* (234b 10x4)

  85.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded to 1st slip
  85.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone
  85.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, quicker delivery played to
        mid wicket
  85.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to point
  85.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  85.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, turned to sq leg, Sri Lankans
        in no hurry

End of over 86 (1 run) Sri Lanka 228/4 (lead by 46 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 30-9-61-0 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 43* (137b 4x4) PA de Silva 83* (236b 10x4)

  86.1 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  86.2 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, tried to sweep, appeal from
        bowler disallowed
  86.3 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run
  86.4 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  86.5 Aamer Sohail to Ranatunga, one run, push to bwd point
  86.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 87 (1 run) Sri Lanka 229/4 (lead by 47 runs)
Aamer Sohail 16-4-27-0
A Ranatunga 44* (142b 4x4) PA de Silva 83* (237b 10x4)

       Saeed not intrested in 2nd new ball so far
  87.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, two runs, cuts very late past 1st
        slip
  87.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defended to fwd short leg
  87.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, paddled it to fine leg
  87.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  87.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run, turned to long leg
       Saqlain bowling arouind the wicket to Ranatunga
  87.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to ex cover

End of over 88 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 233/4 (lead by 51 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 31-9-65-0 (1nb)
PA de Silva 84* (239b 10x4) A Ranatunga 47* (146b 4x4)

  88.1 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, defended
  88.2 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run, fwd defensive
  88.3 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, two runs, thick out side edge away from
        1st slip, still no luck for Pakistan bowlers
  88.4 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, FOUR, swept to sq leg
  88.5 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, no run
  88.6 Aamer Sohail to de Silva, three runs, pushed wide of Saeed Anwar
        fielding at mid on, long chase for Saeed Anwar

End of over 89 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 242/4 (lead by 60 runs)
Aamer Sohail 17-4-36-0
PA de Silva 93* (245b 11x4) A Ranatunga 47* (146b 4x4)

       Waqar Younis back on attack
  89.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, overpitched driven straight to
        cover
  89.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played to short cover
       New ball taken now after 89.2 overs
  89.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone
  89.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played back to bowler
  89.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone out side off stump
  89.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run

End of over 90 (maiden) Sri Lanka 242/4 (lead by 60 runs)
Waqar Younis 19-3-60-3
A Ranatunga 47* (146b 4x4) PA de Silva 93* (251b 11x4)

       Abdur Razzaq come back, still looking for his 1st test wicket
  90.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  90.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, turned to sq leg
  90.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to mid off
  90.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, flashes and misses, still no
        luck for Abdur Razzaq
  90.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, bouncer, Ranatunga not intrested
        in hooking
  90.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 91 (maiden) Sri Lanka 242/4 (lead by 60 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 20.5-4-66-0 (1nb)
PA de Silva 93* (251b 11x4) A Ranatunga 47* (152b 4x4)

  91.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, down the leg, through to keeper
  91.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pushed to cover
  91.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, pushed to ex cover
  91.4 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, defended
  91.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, down the leg, through to keeper
  91.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to midwicket

End of over 92 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 244/4 (lead by 62 runs)
Waqar Younis 20-3-62-3
A Ranatunga 48* (155b 4x4) PA de Silva 94* (254b 11x4)

  92.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, cut to point , well stopped by
        Younis Khan
  92.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, to deep fine leg
  92.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, inside edge on to top of his pad
  92.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
       OUT: yorked him, at last Abdur Razzaq strikes and gets his first
        test which he should have goten when Ranatunga was on 0 and
        dropped by Moin
  92.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, OUT: yorked him, a little inside edge on
        to his stumps

       Sri Lanka 246/5, Partnership of 129
       A Ranatunga  b Abdur Razzaq  49 (159b 4x4 0x6)
       PA de Silva 95* (255b 11x4) Abdur Razzaq 21.4-4-68-1 (1nb)

Match State: Drinks

  92.6 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, OUT: pitched just out side off stump
        came back a little, loud appeal and upgoes the finger, Kalu is not
        very happy

       Sri Lanka 246/6, Partnership of 0
       RS Kaluwitharana  lbw b Abdur Razzaq  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 93 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 246/6 (lead by 64 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 21.5-4-68-2 (1nb)
PA de Silva 95* (255b 11x4) 

       Abdur Razzaq on a hat trick
  93.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, pushed in the gap on the off
        side
  93.2 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, left alone
  93.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, played it very confidently into
        covers
  93.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, short out side off stump, left alone
  93.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, clipped straight to sq leg fielder
  93.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, defended

End of over 94 (1 run) Sri Lanka 247/6 (lead by 65 runs)
Waqar Younis 21-3-63-3
PA de Silva 96* (256b 11x4) WPUJC Vaas 0* (5b)

  94.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to point, hat-trick saved
  94.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run, turned to sq leg
  94.3 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, left alone out side off
  94.4 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
  94.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, pushed nicely but straight to mid on
  94.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, FOUR, short rising delivery took the edge
        over the slips to 3rd man boundry

End of over 95 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 252/6 (lead by 70 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 22.5-4-73-2 (1nb)
PA de Silva 97* (258b 11x4) WPUJC Vaas 4* (9b 1x4)

  95.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, played to mid off
  95.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pitched up, plays it back to
        Waqar
  95.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, two runs, flicked to deep fine leg, Abdur
        Razzaq collect it first attempt allowing batsmen to go for the 2nd
        run
  95.4 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, left alone
  95.5 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run, pushed to cover and went for a
        run, 100 for Arvinda, well played
  95.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, defended

End of over 96 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 255/6 (lead by 73 runs)
Waqar Younis 22-3-66-3
PA de Silva 100* (263b 11x4) WPUJC Vaas 4* (10b 1x4)

       18 100 for Arvinda in test cricket out which 8 against Pakistan
  96.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
  96.2 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, driven straight to mid off
  96.3 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, one run, pushed just wide of mid off for a
        single
  96.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, three runs, well timed pushed thru point
  96.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
  96.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, bouncer ducks under well by Vass

End of over 97 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 260/6 (lead by 78 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 23.5-4-78-2 (1nb)
PA de Silva 104* (265b 11x4) WPUJC Vaas 5* (14b 1x4)

  97.1 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, pushed to mid off
  97.2 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, palyed to mid on, Waqar not
        bowling at full pace
  97.3 Waqar Younis to de Silva, one run
  97.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, played abit upishly but well short of
        mid on fielder
  97.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, played to mid on
  97.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, FOUR, clipped of his toes to deep mid wicket
        fence

End of over 98 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 265/6 (lead by 83 runs)
Waqar Younis 23-3-71-3
PA de Silva 105* (268b 11x4) WPUJC Vaas 9* (17b 2x4)

  98.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, short ball pulled to mid wicket
  98.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, defended
  98.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, two runs, flicked to long leg, again
        misfielded by Waqar this time
  98.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, short pitch ball again, ducks
        under this time
  98.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  98.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, short pitch ball again, ducks
        under this time again

End of over 99 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 271/6 (lead by 89 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 24.5-4-84-2 (1nb)
WPUJC Vaas 9* (17b 2x4) PA de Silva 111* (274b 12x4)

  99.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, tries to hit thru off side,
        mistimed it
  99.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, pushed to silly point
  99.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, defended
  99.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, cut to short 3rd man
  99.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, pushed to cover
  99.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, FOUR, cuts it late past 1st slip to 3rd
        man

End of over 100 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 275/6 (lead by 93 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 32-9-69-0 (1nb)
PA de Silva 111* (274b 12x4) WPUJC Vaas 13* (23b 3x4)

 100.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, one run
 100.2 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, two runs, hits it in the air well clear of
        mid on fielder
 100.3 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, pushed to mid off
 100.4 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, two runs, inside edge down to fine leg, throw
        from Yousuf struck the stump but batsman was well home
 100.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 100.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 101 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 280/6 (lead by 98 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 25.5-4-89-2 (1nb)
PA de Silva 112* (275b 12x4) WPUJC Vaas 17* (28b 3x4)

 101.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, OUT: pitched up missed it completely,
        loud appeal for lbw, Arvinda showed hit bat to umpire that had a
        inside edge Orchard not convinced and given him out lbw

       Sri Lanka 280/7, Partnership of 34
       PA de Silva  lbw b Saqlain Mushtaq  112 (276b 12x4 0x6)
       WPUJC Vaas 17* (28b 3x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 32.1-9-69-1 (1nb)

 101.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Wickramasinghe, no run, appeal for lbw again
        dissalowed this time as batsman was well forward
 101.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Wickramasinghe, OUT: tried to flick it on the on
        side leading edge and a simple catch to Afridi at mid wicket

       Sri Lanka 280/8, Partnership of 0
       GP Wickramasinghe  c sub (Mohammad Akram) b Saqlain Mushtaq  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       WPUJC Vaas 17* (28b 3x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 32.3-9-69-2 (1nb)

 101.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, one run, pushed to cover, bad throw from
        afridi Moin couldn't collect allowing an over throw
 101.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run, defended
 101.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, FOUR, overpitched out side off stump
        driven thru cover point

End of over 102 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 285/8 (lead by 103 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 33-9-74-2 (1nb)
DNT Zoysa 1* (1b) WPUJC Vaas 21* (30b 4x4)

 102.1 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, down the lg side thru to keeper
 102.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, defended
 102.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, one run, guided it to 3rd man
 102.4 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, back to bowler
 102.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 102.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, short ball, ducks under by Vass

End of over 103 (1 run) Sri Lanka 286/8 (lead by 104 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 26.5-4-90-2 (1nb)
DNT Zoysa 2* (4b) WPUJC Vaas 21* (33b 4x4)

       This could be the last over of the day
 103.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, left alone out side off
 103.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, FOUR, overpitched driven thru cover
 103.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run
 103.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run
 103.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, defended
 103.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, played to bwd point, tahts all
        for today Sri Lanka dominated the 2nd day too

End of over 104 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 290/8 (lead by 108 runs)
Saqlain Mushtaq 34-9-78-2 (1nb)
WPUJC Vaas 21* (33b 4x4) DNT Zoysa 6* (10b 1x4)

Match State: Day 3 Play to start 05:00GMT

       Play to beging in about 17 minutes
       Wasim Akram has been ruled out for the next test too
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 104.1 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, legbye: one run
 104.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
 104.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
 104.4 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, one run
 104.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 104.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run

End of over 105 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 292/8 (lead by 110 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 27.5-4-91-2 (1nb)
DNT Zoysa 7* (13b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 21* (36b 4x4)

       Waqar to open from the other end
 105.1 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
 105.2 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, three runs, fine drive to ex cover sweeper
 105.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, fended off, easy paced pitch
 105.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, FOUR, short ball hooked classically to deep
        fine leg
 105.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, one run, thickish inside edge to mid on off a
        better ball outside off stump, Sri Lanka 300 up
 105.6 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, one run, a rising ball on his hips turned to
        fine leg

End of over 106 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 301/8 (lead by 119 runs)
Waqar Younis 24-3-80-3
DNT Zoysa 11* (16b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 26* (39b 5x4)

 106.1 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, played to point
 106.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
 106.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, left alone
 106.4 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, one run, better ball kept low, squished to
        leg
 106.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, straight bat push to mid on, Vaas
        looks like a good all-rounder
 106.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, (noball) no run, tries a hook but misses
 106.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, played to the off side, gently

End of over 107 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 303/8 (lead by 121 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 28.5-4-93-2 (2nb)
DNT Zoysa 12* (20b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 26* (42b 5x4)

       bright and sunny day in Rawalpindi
 107.1 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
       ball not swinging yet this morning
 107.2 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, one run, another short ball attemting to get
        a mis-hook but he manages to keep it down to Bazid Khan at fine
        leg
 107.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, FOUR, powerfully pulled to sq leg, ball just
        stood up to be smacked, Waqar does not look too pleased with the
        effect of the heavy roller
 107.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
 107.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
 107.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run

End of over 108 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 308/8 (lead by 126 runs)
Waqar Younis 25-3-85-3
DNT Zoysa 13* (22b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 30* (46b 6x4)

 108.1 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
 108.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, better ball on the off stump
        defended to off
 108.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, goes back and pushes it to mid off
 108.4 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, two runs, edged to third man where the
        rather well built Wasti makes a sliding save
 108.5 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, FOUR, pulled confidentally to sq leg, ball
        just stood up for a smack
 108.6 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run

End of over 109 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 314/8 (lead by 132 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 29.5-4-99-2 (2nb)
WPUJC Vaas 30* (46b 6x4) DNT Zoysa 19* (28b 2x4)

 109.1 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
 109.2 Waqar Younis to Vaas, one run
 109.3 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
 109.4 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
 109.5 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, SIX, lovely hook over fine leg, as another
        attempt for a mis hit hook fails
 109.6 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run

End of over 110 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 321/8 (lead by 139 runs)
Waqar Younis 26-3-92-3
WPUJC Vaas 31* (48b 6x4) DNT Zoysa 25* (32b 2x4 1x6)

       Aamer brought on as the heavy roller has removed any ghosts in the
        pitch
 110.1 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 110.2 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 110.3 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 110.4 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, FOUR, driven through the covers
 110.5 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 110.6 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, FOUR, slammed to sq leg, easy pickings for
        Sri Lanka this morning

End of over 111 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 329/8 (lead by 147 runs)
Aamer Sohail 18-4-44-0
DNT Zoysa 25* (32b 2x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 39* (54b 8x4)

 111.1 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run, ball on middle stump and comfortably
        fended to short cover
 111.2 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run, slower ball outside off, left alone
 111.3 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run, short ball outside off, comes behind
        it and stylishly fends it away
 111.4 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run, down the legside with a stifled
        appeal for ct behind declined
 111.5 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run, left alone
 111.6 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, one run, short ball again pulled to mid
        wicket, 50 partnership for these two, much to Pakistan's chagrin

End of over 112 (1 run) Sri Lanka 330/8 (lead by 148 runs)
Waqar Younis 27-3-93-3
DNT Zoysa 26* (38b 2x4 1x6) WPUJC Vaas 39* (54b 8x4)

 112.1 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, driven gently into the covers
 112.2 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, turned to leg
 112.3 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, stretches forward and pushes it away
 112.4 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, an attempted bat n' pad muffed up
 112.5 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, drives but misses, a maiden at last
 112.6 Aamer Sohail to Zoysa, no run, played firmly to mid on

End of over 113 (maiden) Sri Lanka 330/8 (lead by 148 runs)
Aamer Sohail 19-5-44-0
WPUJC Vaas 39* (54b 8x4) DNT Zoysa 26* (44b 2x4 1x6)

 113.1 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
 113.2 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
 113.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, a lifter left alone
 113.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, one run, turned off his legs to sq leg
       finally the short balls for a mis-hook, comes off
 113.5 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, OUT: a hook too many, popped to sq leg

       Sri Lanka 331/9, Partnership of 51
       DNT Zoysa  c Yousuf Youhana b Waqar Younis  26 (45b 2x4 1x6)
       WPUJC Vaas 40* (58b 8x4) Waqar Younis 27.5-3-94-4

 113.6 Waqar Younis to Muralitharan, no run, slower ball kept away safely

End of over 114 (1 run) Sri Lanka 331/9 (lead by 149 runs)
Waqar Younis 28-3-94-4
WPUJC Vaas 40* (58b 8x4) M Muralitharan 0* (1b)

 114.1 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, bye: two runs, through everones legs, kept
        very low
 114.2 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 114.3 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 114.4 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, one run, pulls and inside edge rolls th fine
        leg
 114.5 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run, pushed to point
 114.6 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run, pushed away, l,ots of
        pressure with close-in fielders on Muralitharan

End of over 115 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 334/9 (lead by 152 runs)
Aamer Sohail 20-5-45-0
WPUJC Vaas 41* (62b 8x4) M Muralitharan 0* (3b)

 115.1 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, a bouncer, flies harmlessly by
 115.2 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, played to mid off
       Saqlain has also not appeared in the field this morning
 115.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, driven to deep mid off, decide not to
        take a single and Mur has to rush back
 115.4 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, Vaas receives a bouncer for not
        allowing Mur to face Waqar
 115.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, one run, lovely pull to mid wicket so Mur has
        to see one ball through
 115.6 Waqar Younis to Muralitharan, no run, well kept out by coming down
        late and pushing it to off

End of over 116 (1 run) Sri Lanka 335/9 (lead by 153 runs)
Waqar Younis 29-3-95-4
WPUJC Vaas 42* (67b 8x4) M Muralitharan 0* (4b)

 116.1 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run, taken on the front pad, getting some
        turn and Muralitharans eyes light up in anticipation
 116.2 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, one run
 116.3 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run
 116.4 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run
 116.5 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, FOUR, nice open batted cut to
        backward point
 116.6 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run

End of over 117 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 340/9 (lead by 158 runs)
Aamer Sohail 21-5-50-0
WPUJC Vaas 43* (69b 8x4) M Muralitharan 4* (8b 1x4)

 117.1 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, into the ground to mid off
 117.2 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, slams it to leg cross-battedly but
        does not take a run
 117.3 Waqar Younis to Vaas, one run, hooks in the air mistimed and falls
        short of a lethargis Wasti at mid on
 117.4 Waqar Younis to Muralitharan, one run, tickles it to fine leg
 117.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, SIX, a superb flat one to mid wicket, Vaas
        has a fine fifty
 117.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run, faster ball from an obviously tiring
        Waqar outside off, left alone

End of over 118 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 348/9 (lead by 166 runs)
Waqar Younis 30-3-103-4
M Muralitharan 5* (9b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 50* (74b 8x4 1x6)

       Pak bowling options are few as Saqlain is not there and Waqar has
        been bowled an over too many

Match State: Drinks

 118.1 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 118.2 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, well negotiated
 118.3 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 118.4 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 118.5 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 118.6 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, hops onto his backfoot and
        pushes it to off

End of over 119 (maiden) Sri Lanka 348/9 (lead by 166 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 30.5-5-99-2 (2nb)
WPUJC Vaas 50* (74b 8x4 1x6) M Muralitharan 5* (15b 1x4)

       this comm cant get over the anticipation in Murli's eyes, now
        literally drooling!
 119.1 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 119.2 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 119.3 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run, pushed back
 119.4 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run, into the covers
 119.5 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, one run, pushed from outside off to mid
        wicket
 119.6 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run, pushed to silly mid off

End of over 120 (1 run) Sri Lanka 349/9 (lead by 167 runs)
Aamer Sohail 22-5-51-0
WPUJC Vaas 51* (79b 8x4 1x6) M Muralitharan 5* (16b 1x4)

       from the body movements of the Pak fieldewrs with upto 3 subs
        around seem to show some resignation has set in
 120.1 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 120.2 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, a yorker and an appeal but missing
        leg
 120.3 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, a bouncer ducks down
 120.4 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 120.5 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run
 120.6 Abdur Razzaq to Vaas, no run, another bouncer, makes no sense as
        energy being dissipated and the batters are too clever to fall for
        the trap again

End of over 121 (maiden) Sri Lanka 349/9 (lead by 167 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 31.5-6-99-2 (2nb)
M Muralitharan 5* (16b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 51* (85b 8x4 1x6)

 121.1 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, one run, driven to wide mid on and
        350 up as Wasti lumbers after it
 121.2 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, no run
 121.3 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, one run, driven to long off
 121.4 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run, tries a cut and misses
 121.5 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, no run, inside edge to short leg
 121.6 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, one run, cut to third man

End of over 122 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 352/9 (lead by 170 runs)
Aamer Sohail 23-5-54-0
M Muralitharan 7* (20b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 52* (87b 8x4 1x6)

 122.1 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, another fruitless bouncer
 122.2 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, an easy catch off a mis hit
        drive back to Razzaq, dropped
 122.3 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 122.4 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, another bouncer fly's past
 122.5 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run
 122.6 Abdur Razzaq to Muralitharan, no run, a push to short cover

End of over 123 (maiden) Sri Lanka 352/9 (lead by 170 runs)
Abdur Razzaq 32.5-7-99-2 (2nb)
WPUJC Vaas 52* (87b 8x4 1x6) M Muralitharan 7* (26b 1x4)

 123.1 Aamer Sohail to Vaas, one run
 123.2 Aamer Sohail to Muralitharan, OUT: going for a big hit as the ball
        spun away, easy stumping but Mur must be happy seeing the ball
        spin

       Sri Lanka 353/10, Partnership of 22
       M Muralitharan  st Moin Khan b Aamer Sohail  7 (27b 1x4 0x6)
       WPUJC Vaas 53* (88b 8x4 1x6) Aamer Sohail 23.2-5-55-1

       Sri Lanka all out for 353 with a lead of 171

Match State: Innings Break

       as the teams come out, Sri Lanka firmly in command of this test
        with Pak to try to stave off defeat
       Saeed to face with Wasti at the other end, Vaas to start
   0.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, outside off and Saeed leaves it alone
   0.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, once again left alone, one wonders for
        how long Saeed can resist chasing one?
   0.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone again out side off
   0.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, on middle stump
   0.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, outside off, plays away from his body
        to gully
   0.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone and kept low
   0.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run
   0.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to short cover

End of over 1 (2 runs) Pakistan 2/0 (trail by 169 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-2-0 (2nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 0* (0b) Saeed Anwar 0* (8b)

       lunch 15 minutes away, can these bats stay together?
   1.1 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, rapped on the pads outside leg
   1.2 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, legbye: one run
   1.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushes it to off and wants a run,
        poor calling
   1.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, turned to short leg
   1.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
   1.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, good looking cover drive

End of over 2 (5 runs) Pakistan 7/0 (trail by 164 runs)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-4-0
Wajahatullah Wasti 0* (2b) Saeed Anwar 4* (12b 1x4)

   2.1 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.2 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run
   2.3 Vaas to Wajahatullah, no run, appeal for caught behind but the
        noise was the bat hitting the pads
   2.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, (noball) no run
   2.4 Vaas to Wajahatullah, one run, tucked to bwd sq leg
   2.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, turned to short leg
   2.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, keeps his eye on it and pushes it to
        fwd short leg

End of over 3 (2 runs) Pakistan 9/0 (trail by 162 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-4-0 (3nb)
Wajahatullah Wasti 1* (7b) Saeed Anwar 4* (14b 1x4)

   3.1 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, bounced a bit and fended off
   3.2 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, left alone as the ball went across
        him
   3.3 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, amost identical ball and leave too
   3.4 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, no run, good ball came in and played to
        short leg
       irresponsible hook and a great catch does him in
   3.5 Zoysa to Wajahatullah, OUT: a great running and diving catch at sq
        leg

       Pakistan 9/1, Partnership of 9
       Wajahatullah Wasti  c Wickramasinghe b Zoysa  1 (12b 0x4 0x6)
       Saeed Anwar 4* (14b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 1.5-0-4-1

       well and truly psyched by Vaas who set him up
   3.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, two runs, goes for a pull gets a bottom edge
        to long on

End of over 4 (2 runs) Pakistan 11/1 (trail by 160 runs)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-6-1
Saeed Anwar 4* (14b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 2* (1b)

   4.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, left alone
   4.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten
   4.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run
   4.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, two runs, chopped to third man
   4.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, left alone
   4.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, outside off and left alone judiciously
   4.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone as lunch is looming
   4.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone again and it is lunch, with
        Pakistan in trouble

End of over 5 (4 runs) Pakistan 15/1 (trail by 156 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-8-0 (5nb)
Aamer Sohail 2* (1b) Saeed Anwar 6* (22b 1x4)

Match State: Lunch

       Play about to start after lunch
   5.1 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone very wide off side off
        stump
   5.2 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run
   5.3 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, played with angled bat to 3rd slip
   5.4 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, played with angled bat to 3rd slip
        again
   5.5 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, one run, turned to sq leg
   5.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 6 (1 run) Pakistan 16/1 (trail by 155 runs)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-7-1
Aamer Sohail 3* (6b) Saeed Anwar 6* (23b 1x4)

   6.1 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, played to point
   6.2 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone
   6.3 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, one run, turned to sq leg
   6.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
   6.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
   6.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, flahes and misses out side off

End of over 7 (1 run) Pakistan 17/1 (trail by 154 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-9-0 (5nb)
Aamer Sohail 4* (9b) Saeed Anwar 6* (26b 1x4)

   7.1 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone out side off
   7.2 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone out side off
   7.3 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, back to bowler
   7.4 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone out side off
   7.5 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run
   7.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run

End of over 8 (maiden) Pakistan 17/1 (trail by 154 runs)
DNT Zoysa 4-1-7-1
Saeed Anwar 6* (26b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 4* (15b)

   8.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
   8.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off, both the
        bowlers countinously feedeing out side off stump
   8.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
   8.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run, left alone, came back a
        little
   8.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, turned to sq leg
   8.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
   8.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played to point

End of over 9 (1 run) Pakistan 18/1 (trail by 153 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-10-0 (6nb)
Aamer Sohail 4* (15b) Saeed Anwar 6* (33b 1x4)

   9.1 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, one run, pushed to short mid wicket
   9.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
   9.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, flicked to deep fine leg
   9.4 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run
   9.5 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone
   9.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, FOUR, short ball, pulled to deep bwd sq leg
        fence

End of over 10 (6 runs) Pakistan 24/1 (trail by 147 runs)
DNT Zoysa 5-1-13-1
Saeed Anwar 7* (35b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 9* (19b 1x4)

  10.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  10.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  10.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, well pitched up,played to short mid
        wicket
  10.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushe to cover
  10.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, played to mid on
  10.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run

End of over 11 (1 run) Pakistan 25/1 (trail by 146 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-11-0 (6nb)
Saeed Anwar 8* (39b 1x4) Aamer Sohail 9* (21b 1x4)

  11.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  11.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, good deliver pitched out side off
        stump came in Saee offered no stroke ball hits on his pad but very
        high
  11.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
  11.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, driven thru vacant cover area
  11.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, turned to long leg
  11.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone

End of over 12 (5 runs) Pakistan 30/1 (trail by 141 runs)
DNT Zoysa 6-1-18-1
Saeed Anwar 13* (44b 2x4) Aamer Sohail 9* (22b 1x4)

  12.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, appeal for lbw, again tries to leave a
        ball pitched out side off and came back, big stride saved him
  12.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten, good deliver moved away this
        tiume
  12.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, short out side off cuts it over point
  12.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushed to bwd point
  12.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, gooed delivery came in, played well
        in the end
  12.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, one run, pushed to short mid wicket for a
        quick single

End of over 13 (6 runs) Pakistan 36/1 (trail by 135 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 7-0-17-0 (6nb)
Aamer Sohail 10* (24b 1x4) Saeed Anwar 18* (48b 3x4)

       Wickramasinghe on now
  13.1 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, one run, a sharp one to short cover
  13.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone a determined
        leave, seems the Pak bats want to concentrate today, perhaps the
        General had a word?
  13.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
        the crowd with expectation and batters with fear waiting of
        Muralitharan
  13.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  13.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, one run, defensive prod to off and a
        quick run
  13.6 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, FOUR, intentionally guided to third
        man an empty zone as the field has been set aggressively

End of over 14 (6 runs) Pakistan 42/1 (trail by 129 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 1-0-6-0
Saeed Anwar 19* (52b 3x4) Aamer Sohail 15* (26b 2x4)

  14.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, loud appeal offering no stroke but
        ball missing off, a chancy way to defend
  14.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, a Anwar characteristic swish outside
        off prolly upset by the appeal, a poor shot, missed
  14.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run
  14.4 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, a sensible leave, appreciated by the
        pro-pakistan watchers surrounding us!
  14.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, another leave amidst nods by the Pak
        fans
  14.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, one run, open faced push to bwd point

End of over 15 (2 runs) Pakistan 44/1 (trail by 127 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 8-0-19-0 (6nb)
Aamer Sohail 16* (29b 2x4) Saeed Anwar 20* (55b 3x4)

  15.1 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run
  15.2 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, FOUR, edged through the slips
  15.3 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run
  15.4 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, one run
  15.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone outside off
  15.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, fends it back to the bowler

End of over 16 (5 runs) Pakistan 49/1 (trail by 122 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 2-0-11-0
Aamer Sohail 21* (33b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 20* (57b 3x4)

  16.1 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, legbye: one run, trickles to short fine leg
       Pak has their fifty up
  16.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, good stop on the legside saves a four
        and Jayasuriya seems hurt as the ball hit his hand, in some pain
       The Lankan captain going off with the physio for some attention to
        his wrist
  16.3 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, pushed forward
  16.4 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, a chance their as the ball struck the
        glove and fell a few yards away from gully
  16.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, turned to mid wicket
  16.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, gently mistimed drive to mid off

End of over 17 (2 runs) Pakistan 51/1 (trail by 120 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 9-0-20-0 (6nb)
Saeed Anwar 21* (58b 3x4) Aamer Sohail 21* (38b 3x4)

  17.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
  17.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, poor calling has Aamer in
        trouble, backing up
  17.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
  17.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, thick inside edge to mid on
  17.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, a bouncer left alone,
        actually by ducking down at the last moment
  17.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, two runs, a backfoot well timed push
        into the cover gap almost reached the rope

End of over 18 (2 runs) Pakistan 53/1 (trail by 118 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 3-0-13-0
Aamer Sohail 21* (38b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 23* (64b 3x4)

        poor Vaas has to go all the way back as some last minute field
        adjustments were in progress
  18.1 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run
  18.2 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, on the pads the ball going down leg
        and no appeal
  18.3 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, nicely flicked off his legs and a
        fine stop at short sq leg
  18.4 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, bye: FOUR, the ball simply did not bounce and
        goes all the way
  18.5 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone a lifter this time
  18.6 Vaas to Aamer Sohail, no run

End of over 19 (4 runs, maiden) Pakistan 57/1 (trail by 114 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 10-1-20-0 (6nb)
Saeed Anwar 23* (64b 3x4) Aamer Sohail 21* (44b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

  19.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, one run, turned to mid wicket
  19.2 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run, pushed to the off
  19.3 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone outside off
  19.4 Wickramasinghe to Aamer Sohail, one run, turned to deep sq leg
  19.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
       50 partnership up
  19.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 20 (2 runs) Pakistan 59/1 (trail by 112 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 4-0-15-0
Aamer Sohail 22* (47b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 24* (67b 3x4)

       Zoysa on
  20.1 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone
  20.2 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run
  20.3 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, one run, tucked to leg as the ball came into
        AAmer
  20.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
  20.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushed into the cover gap
  20.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, ball left him and beaten outside off

End of over 21 (2 runs) Pakistan 61/1 (trail by 110 runs)
DNT Zoysa 7-1-20-1
Saeed Anwar 25* (69b 3x4) Aamer Sohail 23* (51b 3x4)

       the much awaited magician Muralitharan on, arguably the best off-
        spinner around
  21.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, full toss loosener driven to
        deep cover
  21.2 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, one run, a back foot drive to deep
        cover again
  21.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, to point
  21.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, driven to mid off, moved to
        the pitch of the ball
  21.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to mid off, the first
        over safely negotiated
  21.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 22 (2 runs) Pakistan 63/1 (trail by 108 runs)
M Muralitharan 1-0-2-0
Aamer Sohail 24* (52b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 26* (74b 3x4)

  22.1 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run
  22.2 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone
  22.3 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, flicked straight to sq leg
  22.4 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, an attempted yorker played to mid on
  22.5 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone outside off
  22.6 Zoysa to Aamer Sohail, no run, shuffles to the off and pushes it to
        mid on

End of over 23 (maiden) Pakistan 63/1 (trail by 108 runs)
DNT Zoysa 8-2-20-1
Saeed Anwar 26* (74b 3x4) Aamer Sohail 24* (58b 3x4)

  23.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  23.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, cut away thru the vacant slip
        area to third man
  23.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, a repeat performance, is the
        charge being applied to Murli?
  23.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, a quick single, seem the Pak
        batters want to put him away
  23.5 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run, left alone way outside off
  23.6 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run, ball turned sharply this time
        and Muralitharan looked pleased, with a glint in his eyes

End of over 24 (9 runs) Pakistan 72/1 (trail by 99 runs)
M Muralitharan 2-0-11-0
Saeed Anwar 35* (78b 5x4) Aamer Sohail 24* (60b 3x4)

  24.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, think of a run but scramble back
       Anwar has a cramp problem doing some exercises
  24.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, came in and hit the pad, Anwar seems
        a bit uncomfortable
  24.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, an awkward defensive push as he looks
        towards the pavillion
  24.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
  24.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
  24.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, ball came in and just managed to
        flick it to leg

End of over 25 (maiden) Pakistan 72/1 (trail by 99 runs)
DNT Zoysa 9-3-20-1
Aamer Sohail 24* (60b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 35* (84b 5x4)

       Saeed Anwar having some attention from the physio, more fitness
        problems for Pakistan
  25.1 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run, defended to silly point
  25.2 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run, fwd defensive
  25.3 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run, beaten out side off
  25.4 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, no run
  25.5 Muralitharan to Aamer Sohail, OUT: tries to sweep ball bloons up
        after hiting the pad, Sri Lankans first appealing for lbw then for
        a catch, Aamer not happy

       Pakistan 72/2, Partnership of 63
       Aamer Sohail  c Jayawardene b Muralitharan  24 (65b 3x4 0x6)
       Saeed Anwar 35* (84b 5x4) M Muralitharan 2.5-0-11-1

  25.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 26 (maiden) Pakistan 72/2 (trail by 99 runs)
M Muralitharan 3-1-11-1
Saeed Anwar 35* (84b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (1b)

  26.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  26.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, hit on pads to sq leg
  26.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, struck on pad
  26.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to mid on
  26.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, hits on the handle to gully
  26.6 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 27 (maiden) Pakistan 72/2 (trail by 99 runs)
DNT Zoysa 10-4-20-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (1b) Saeed Anwar 35* (90b 5x4)

  27.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  27.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  27.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  27.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, driven nicely to mid off
  27.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, short out side off stumpcut down
        to 3rd man
  27.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended

End of over 28 (5 runs) Pakistan 77/2 (trail by 94 runs)
M Muralitharan 4-1-16-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (5b) Saeed Anwar 39* (92b 6x4)

  28.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, edged just fall short of Aravinda
  28.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, appeal for lbw missing the off
        stump
  28.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, driven thru cover not timed it
        properly
  28.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, turned to mid wicket
  28.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  28.6 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone out side left

End of over 29 (2 runs) Pakistan 79/2 (trail by 92 runs)
DNT Zoysa 11-4-22-1
Saeed Anwar 39* (92b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (11b)

  29.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  29.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  29.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, turned to  on side
  29.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, runs it down to short 3rd man
  29.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away
  29.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, well flight delivery, Saeed
        tries to drive beaten in the air

End of over 30 (maiden) Pakistan 79/2 (trail by 92 runs)
M Muralitharan 5-2-16-1
Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (11b) Saeed Anwar 39* (98b 6x4)

  30.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  30.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, driven beautifully through ex cover
  30.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, driven to long on this time, fine
        shot
  30.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left on
  30.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  30.6 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven to mid on

End of over 31 (8 runs) Pakistan 87/2 (trail by 84 runs)
DNT Zoysa 12-4-30-1
Saeed Anwar 39* (98b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (17b 2x4)

  31.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  31.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  31.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  31.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  31.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run
  31.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  31.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 32 (1 run) Pakistan 88/2 (trail by 83 runs)
M Muralitharan 6-2-17-1 (1nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (17b 2x4) Saeed Anwar 39* (105b 6x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 3

       Play about to start
  32.1 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  32.2 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  32.3 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) one run, pushed to cover
  32.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, weel pitched up, pushed to mid on
  32.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  32.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, two runs, turned nicely of his legs to mid
        wicket
  32.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, fwd defensive push to mid on

End of over 33 (4 runs) Pakistan 92/2 (trail by 79 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 11-1-24-0 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 12* (20b 2x4) Saeed Anwar 41* (109b 6x4)

  33.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  33.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, back to bowler
  33.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  33.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, driven of his legs to mid
        wicket
  33.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  33.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 34 (4 runs) Pakistan 96/2 (trail by 75 runs)
M Muralitharan 7-2-21-1 (1nb)
Saeed Anwar 41* (109b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (26b 3x4)

  34.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, to point
  34.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, driven but straight to fielder at
        cover
  34.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, one run, turned just wide of Zoysa at mid on
  34.4 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone out side off
  34.5 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fwd defensive push to cover
  34.6 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, watchfully played to cover

End of over 35 (1 run) Pakistan 97/2 (trail by 74 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 12-1-25-0 (7nb)
Saeed Anwar 42* (112b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (29b 3x4)

  35.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, cuts beautifully throu point
  35.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, driven a bit upishly well clear
        of short cover down to ex cover
  35.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  35.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  35.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushed to cover
  35.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, back to bowler

End of over 36 (9 runs) Pakistan 106/2 (trail by 65 runs)
M Muralitharan 8-2-30-1 (1nb)
Saeed Anwar 51* (117b 8x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (30b 3x4)

  36.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, played to mid on
  36.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, turned to sq leg
  36.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, slower ball well played by Saeed Anwar
  36.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, driven straight to cover
  36.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, inswinging full toss, pushed to mid on
  36.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, down the leg thru to keeper

End of over 37 (maiden) Pakistan 106/2 (trail by 65 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 13-2-25-0 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 16* (30b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 51* (123b 8x4)

  37.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  37.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turned to sq leg
  37.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, played to bwd point
  37.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended of the backfoot
  37.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  37.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away out side off

End of over 38 (1 run) Pakistan 107/2 (trail by 64 runs)
M Muralitharan 9-2-31-1 (1nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (32b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 51* (127b 8x4)

  38.1 Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed just wide of Jayasuria
        fielding at mid off
  38.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, tries to drive thru off side, inside
        edge on to pads
  38.3 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to point
  38.4 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, driven straight to mid on
  38.5 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, flashes and misses out side off, not
        happy with his shot
  38.6 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, three runs, turned of his legs to mid wick,
        well chased by Murali saving 1 run

End of over 39 (4 runs) Pakistan 111/2 (trail by 60 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 14-2-29-0 (7nb)
Saeed Anwar 54* (132b 8x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (33b 3x4)

  39.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  39.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
  39.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  39.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  39.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run
  39.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  39.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended

End of over 40 (1 run) Pakistan 112/2 (trail by 59 runs)
M Muralitharan 10-2-32-1 (2nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (33b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 54* (139b 8x4)

       Wickramasinghe replacing Vaas
  40.1 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to cover
  40.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, cuts a wide delivery out
        side off, straight to point fielder
  40.3 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  40.4 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven to mid off
  40.5 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  40.6 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended

End of over 41 (maiden) Pakistan 112/2 (trail by 59 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 5-1-15-0
Saeed Anwar 54* (139b 8x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (39b 3x4)

  41.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, two runs, swept to fine leg
  41.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, swep very fine just past keeper
        to deep fine leg fence
  41.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, back to bowler
  41.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, struck into silly point
  41.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to de Silva at cover
  41.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 42 (7 runs) Pakistan 119/2 (trail by 52 runs)
M Muralitharan 11-2-39-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 61* (143b 9x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (41b 3x4)

  42.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, two runs, turned to mid wicket of
        his legs, Murali tries to stop thee ball with his foot,not
        succeeded allowing the 2ns run
  42.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
  42.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, two runs, flicked of his toes to
        deep sq leg
  42.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run
  42.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, appeal for a catch behind,
        ball just brushes Anwar's thi pad
  42.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 43 (4 runs) Pakistan 123/2 (trail by 48 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 6-1-19-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 18* (41b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 65* (149b 9x4)

  43.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  43.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, tries to cut and misses
  43.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  43.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pushed to short cover
  43.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, edge to Ranatunga first
        bounce, misfielded
  43.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 44 (2 runs) Pakistan 125/2 (trail by 46 runs)
M Muralitharan 12-2-41-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 66* (150b 9x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 19* (46b 3x4)

  44.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone very wide out
        side off stump
  44.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone
  44.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten out side off, pitched
        on off stump moved away
  44.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  44.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  44.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 45 (maiden) Pakistan 125/2 (trail by 46 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 7-2-19-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 19* (46b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 66* (156b 9x4)

  45.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, turned to bwd sq leg
  45.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, guided to bwd point
  45.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  45.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  45.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly popint
  45.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushed to cover, well run

End of over 46 (2 runs) Pakistan 127/2 (trail by 44 runs)
M Muralitharan 13-2-43-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 67* (161b 9x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (47b 3x4)

  46.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, leening into indriven thru
        cover
  46.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  46.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off,
        very wide delivery
  46.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
       Sri Lankans bowling rate again slow
  46.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
        21 overs to be bowled in just oven an hour
  46.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 47 (4 runs) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 40 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 8-2-23-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (47b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 71* (167b 10x4)

Match State: Drinks

  47.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, padded away
  47.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, back to bowler
  47.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, padded
  47.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  47.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  47.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good over

End of over 48 (maiden) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 40 runs)
M Muralitharan 14-3-43-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 71* (167b 10x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (53b 3x4)

  48.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, short ball, thinks to hook
        it then decides against it and very rightly too
  48.2 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, mistimed drive to cover
  48.3 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, driven straight to Ranatunga
        at cover
  48.4 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, pulls out side off all along
        the ground to sq leg
  48.5 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten out side off stump,
        good delivery
  48.6 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 49 (maiden) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 40 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 9-3-23-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (53b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 71* (173b 10x4)

  49.1 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  49.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, padded away
  49.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, back to Murali
  49.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, padded
  49.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, padded away
  49.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended to cover

End of over 50 (maiden) Pakistan 131/2 (trail by 40 runs)
M Muralitharan 15-4-43-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 71* (173b 10x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (59b 3x4)

  50.1 Wickramasinghe to Saeed Anwar, three runs, turned of his pads
        through vacant mid wwicket area
  50.2 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone
  50.3 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  50.4 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run, pushed to point
  50.4 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, loud appeal for lbw,
        Wickrama was very confident
  50.5 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  50.6 Wickramasinghe to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run

End of over 51 (4 runs) Pakistan 135/2 (trail by 36 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 10-3-27-0 (1nb)
Saeed Anwar 74* (174b 10x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (65b 3x4)

  51.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, pushed to deep cover
  51.2 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to mid wicket
  51.3 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended
  51.4 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defensive push
  51.5 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defensive
  51.6 Muralitharan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, turned to bwd sq leg

End of over 52 (1 run) Pakistan 136/2 (trail by 35 runs)
M Muralitharan 16-4-44-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 75* (175b 10x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (70b 3x4)

       Arnold to replace Wickramasinghe
  52.1 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to cover
  52.2 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  52.3 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  52.4 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, came in with the arm, pushed to
        cover
  52.5 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  52.6 Arnold to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to short cover, good start
        for Arnold

End of over 53 (maiden) Pakistan 136/2 (trail by 35 runs)
RP Arnold 1-1-0-0
Inzamam-ul-Haq 20* (70b 3x4) Saeed Anwar 75* (181b 10x4)

       Double change, Zoysa replacing Murali may change of end for
        Muralitharan
  53.1 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, down the leg side, tries to pull
        it , no contact
  53.2 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, left alone out side off
  53.3 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pushed to short cover, thinks of a
        run decides against it
  53.4 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
  53.5 Zoysa to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: again a lose shot from Inzamam out
        side off stump and a nice low down catch by Chandana at point
        diving to his left

       Pakistan 136/3, Partnership of 64
       Inzamam-ul-Haq  c sub (UDU Chandana) b Zoysa  20 (75b 3x4 0x6)
       Saeed Anwar 75* (181b 10x4) DNT Zoysa 12.5-4-30-2

  53.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 54 (maiden) Pakistan 136/3 (trail by 35 runs)
DNT Zoysa 13-5-30-2
Saeed Anwar 75* (181b 10x4) Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b)

  54.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten out side off
  54.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  54.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly point
  54.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away
  54.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, beaten again out side off
  54.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone

End of over 55 (maiden) Pakistan 136/3 (trail by 35 runs)
M Muralitharan 17-5-44-1 (2nb)
Yousuf Youhana 0* (1b) Saeed Anwar 75* (187b 10x4)

  55.1 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to cover, Saeed wants a run
        sent back
  55.2 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, beaten out side off stump, kept
        low
  55.3 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  55.4 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to sq leg
  55.5 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone out side off stump
  55.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, one run, turned to long leg

End of over 56 (1 run) Pakistan 137/3 (trail by 34 runs)
DNT Zoysa 14-5-31-2
Yousuf Youhana 1* (7b) Saeed Anwar 75* (187b 10x4)

  56.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  56.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to point
  56.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended to silly point
       bat pad fielder on both side of wicket
  56.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  56.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  56.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 57 (maiden) Pakistan 137/3 (trail by 34 runs)
M Muralitharan 18-6-44-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 75* (187b 10x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (13b)

  57.1 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, two runs, turned of his hip to long leg
  57.2 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  57.3 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run
  57.4 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to mid wicket, very nearly a
        mixup
  57.5 Zoysa to Saeed Anwar, one run, hooked to long leg
  57.6 Zoysa to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushed to cover point

End of over 58 (3 runs) Pakistan 140/3 (trail by 31 runs)
DNT Zoysa 15-5-34-2
Saeed Anwar 78* (192b 10x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (14b)

  58.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded to bwd point
  58.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded to bwd point
  58.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, FOUR, out side off stump, cuts it late
        to third man fence
  58.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, driven to deep cover
  58.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  58.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded to silly point

End of over 59 (5 runs) Pakistan 145/3 (trail by 26 runs)
M Muralitharan 19-6-49-1 (2nb)
Saeed Anwar 83* (196b 11x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (16b)

  59.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, forward defensive to mid off
  59.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, legbye: one run, of the pads to deep fine leg,
        half hearted appeal from Vaas
  59.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flashes and misses out side off,
        bad shot
  59.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, edges to Arnold at 3rd slip all
        along the ground
  59.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  59.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 60 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 146/3 (trail by 25 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 15-3-29-0 (7nb)
Saeed Anwar 83* (198b 11x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (20b)

  60.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to bwd point
  60.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
  60.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, stratching forward padded away
        out side off
  60.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  60.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended to silly mid off
  60.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, (noball) no run
  60.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 61 (1 run) Pakistan 147/3 (trail by 24 runs)
M Muralitharan 20-6-50-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 1* (20b) Saeed Anwar 83* (205b 11x4)

  61.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  61.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defensive stroke to point
  61.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone out offside off
  61.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  61.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, full pitched driven back to bowler
  61.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short delivery out side leg, left
        alone

End of over 62 (maiden) Pakistan 147/3 (trail by 24 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 16-4-29-0 (7nb)
Saeed Anwar 83* (205b 11x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (26b)

  62.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to cover
  62.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, played to short gully
  62.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  62.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away
  62.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defendded to silly point
  62.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run

End of over 63 (maiden) Pakistan 147/3 (trail by 24 runs)
M Muralitharan 21-7-50-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 1* (26b) Saeed Anwar 83* (211b 11x4)

  63.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to mid on
  63.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played to point
  63.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
  63.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, watchfully forward and plays it to
        cover
  63.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short out side off, leavs it alone
  63.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, short delivery again, same response

End of over 64 (maiden) Pakistan 147/3 (trail by 24 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 17-5-29-0 (7nb)
Saeed Anwar 83* (211b 11x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (32b)

       only 1 run for Youhana in 32 balls
  64.1 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run
  64.2 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away
  64.3 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, left alone out side off
  64.4 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, padded away to silly point
  64.5 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, no run, defended
  64.6 Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, one run, driven to deep cover

End of over 65 (1 run) Pakistan 148/3 (trail by 23 runs)
M Muralitharan 22-7-51-1 (3nb)
Saeed Anwar 84* (217b 11x4) Yousuf Youhana 1* (32b)

       3 runs in last 6 overs
  65.1 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, no run, pushed to mid of
  65.2 Vaas to Saeed Anwar, OUT: out side off stump playing away from his
        body, an inside edge on to stumps and a huge wicket for Sri Lanka,
        abig loss for Pakistan

       Pakistan 148/4, Partnership of 12
       Saeed Anwar  b Vaas  84 (219b 11x4 0x6)
       Yousuf Youhana 1* (32b) WPUJC Vaas 17.2-5-29-1 (7nb)

  65.3 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, yorker well dug out
       Waqar Younis sent in as night watchman
  65.4 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run
  65.5 Vaas to Waqar Younis, (noball) no run
  65.5 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, defended
  65.6 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, defended

End of over 66 (1 run) Pakistan 149/4 (trail by 22 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 18-5-30-1 (8nb)
Yousuf Youhana 1* (32b) Waqar Younis 0* (5b)

  66.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded away
  66.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded
  66.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, edged straight in and out
        of the hands of Kaluwitharana
  66.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, turned to bwd sq leg
  66.5 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, defended well
  66.6 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, padded, Waqar did his job so
        far now upto Youhana to face the last over

End of over 67 (1 run) Pakistan 150/4 (trail by 21 runs)
M Muralitharan 23-7-52-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 2* (36b) Waqar Younis 0* (7b)

  67.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, left alone
  67.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended, 4 more ball for today
  67.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended, 3 more ball for today
  67.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defended
       Vaas decides to go around the wicket for thew last 2 ball
  67.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, FOUR, beautifully driven throu ex cover
  67.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, just beat the bat out side off

End of over 68 (4 runs) Pakistan 154/4 (trail by 17 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 19-5-34-1 (8nb)
Waqar Younis 0* (7b) Yousuf Youhana 6* (42b 1x4)

Match State: Close of Play - Day 3

       Day 4 of Pak-SL test to start in abt 5 minutes
       Official start time is 05:00GMT
  68.1 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, FOUR, throught the covers it goes
  68.2 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run
  68.3 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run
  68.4 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, very watchful as he looks
        like a batsman out there
  68.5 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, fends it forward
  68.6 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, pushed back comfortably

End of over 69 (4 runs) Pakistan 158/4 (trail by 13 runs)
M Muralitharan 24-7-56-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 6* (42b 1x4) Waqar Younis 4* (13b 1x4)

       Vaas from t'other end, and news is Wasim is back and may even bowl
        if needed
  69.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, defends it forward
  69.2 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  69.3 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, firmly stroked to just wide of
        mid off
  69.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, (noball) no run, but Youhana pushes it back
  69.4 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, played into the covers
  69.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, another firm push into the covers
  69.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, thick inside edge to mid wicket

End of over 70 (3 runs) Pakistan 161/4 (trail by 10 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 20-5-37-1 (9nb)
Waqar Younis 4* (13b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 8* (49b 1x4)

       cloudy day in 'pindi, but the hoped for rain, is staying away!
  70.1 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run
  70.2 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, ball hit the pad and popped
        to silly mid of
  70.3 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run
  70.4 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run
  70.5 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, FOUR, lifted to mid wicket as Waqar
        could not keep defending with two close in fielders putting on the
        pressure
  70.6 Muralitharan to Waqar Younis, no run, straight ball beat him,
        through to the keeper

End of over 71 (4 runs) Pakistan 165/4 (trail by 6 runs)
M Muralitharan 25-7-60-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 8* (49b 1x4) Waqar Younis 8* (19b 2x4)

  71.1 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, one run, guides it to third man
       Pak needs 5 more to make SL bat
  71.2 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, turned to bwd square leg
  71.3 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, faster ball on his middle and leg,
        defended forward
  71.4 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, an errant swish outside off, chancy
        sudden loss of concentration
  71.5 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run, has another go at it outside off, not
        good enough to find an edge
  71.6 Vaas to Waqar Younis, (noball) no run, outside off, left alone, has
        10 no ball in this innings
  71.6 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run

End of over 72 (2 runs) Pakistan 167/4 (trail by 4 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 21-5-39-1 (10nb)
Yousuf Youhana 9* (50b 1x4) Waqar Younis 8* (25b 2x4)

  72.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded away
  72.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded again
  72.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded and a muffled appeal
  72.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, angled bat to third man
  72.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  72.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded away and he has to
        be careful on the 'offering no stroke rule'

End of over 73 (2 runs) Pakistan 169/4 (trail by 2 runs)
M Muralitharan 26-7-62-1 (3nb)
Waqar Younis 8* (25b 2x4) Yousuf Youhana 11* (56b 1x4)

  73.1 Vaas to Waqar Younis, no run
  73.2 Vaas to Waqar Younis, OUT: the ball held up and Vaas took a reflex
        catch on an uppish drive

       Pakistan 169/5, Partnership of 21
       Waqar Younis  c & b Vaas  8 (27b 2x4 0x6)
       Yousuf Youhana 11* (56b 1x4) WPUJC Vaas 21.2-5-39-2 (10nb)

       'debutant
       debutant Younis Khan in
  73.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
  73.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, on the pads and only Vaas appeals,
        declined
  73.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to point
  73.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, four runs, driven to long off and a long chase
        allows them to run all the four runs

End of over 74 (4 runs) Pakistan 173/5 (lead by 2 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 22-5-43-2 (10nb)
Yousuf Youhana 11* (56b 1x4) Younis Khan 4* (4b)

  74.1 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  74.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, very loud appeal for an lbw
        padding up declined
  74.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, another appeal for padding
        up. crowd jeers and Murali not happy
  74.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded again
  74.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, padded
  74.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, pushes forward

End of over 75 (maiden) Pakistan 173/5 (lead by 2 runs)
M Muralitharan 27-8-62-1 (3nb)
Younis Khan 4* (4b) Yousuf Youhana 11* (62b 1x4)

  75.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, pushed into the covers
  75.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
  75.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone and the ball passes below
        his elbows
  75.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, steered to third man, pitch still
        easy paced
  75.5 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run, driven down the ground to mid off
  75.6 Vaas to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 76 (1 run) Pakistan 174/5 (lead by 3 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 23-5-44-2 (10nb)
Younis Khan 5* (8b) Yousuf Youhana 11* (64b 1x4)

  76.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  76.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  76.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, another loud appeal for
        delibrate padding up
  76.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, lovely drive to long off
  76.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, an appeal for bat 'n pad, but
        Arnold could not hold on at silly mid off
  76.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 77 (4 runs) Pakistan 178/5 (lead by 7 runs)
M Muralitharan 28-8-66-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 11* (64b 1x4) Younis Khan 9* (14b 1x4)

  77.1 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, one run
  77.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run
  77.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  77.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  77.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  77.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 78 (6 runs) Pakistan 180/5 (lead by 9 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 11-3-29-0 (1nb)
Younis Khan 10* (15b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 12* (69b 1x4)

  78.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  78.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  78.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  78.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  78.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  78.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 79 (maiden) Pakistan 180/5 (lead by 9 runs)
M Muralitharan 29-9-66-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 12* (69b 1x4) Younis Khan 10* (21b 1x4)

  79.1 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  79.2 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  79.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, cut to third man
  79.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  79.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  79.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run

End of over 80 (2 runs) Pakistan 182/5 (lead by 11 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 12-3-31-0 (1nb)
Younis Khan 10* (21b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 14* (75b 1x4)

  80.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, driven to ex cover
  80.2 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, one run, to fine leg
  80.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  80.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, appeal for a padding up
  80.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, comes across and pads it
  80.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, comes forward and pushes it
        back

End of over 81 (2 runs) Pakistan 184/5 (lead by 13 runs)
M Muralitharan 30-9-68-1 (3nb)
Yousuf Youhana 15* (76b 1x4) Younis Khan 11* (26b 1x4)

  81.1 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, one run, ball reared up and
        squished to sq lwg
  81.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run, to Ranatunga lurking at
        third man
  81.3 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, another appeal and ump
        Orchard holds up his hands at the bowler showing him two fingers
        separated by 1 foot
  81.4 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, two runs, to third man and
        ranatunga chases it down
  81.5 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  81.6 Wickramasinghe to Yousuf Youhana, no run, flicked to mid wicket

End of over 82 (4 runs) Pakistan 188/5 (lead by 17 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 13-3-35-0 (1nb)
Younis Khan 12* (27b 1x4) Yousuf Youhana 18* (81b 1x4)

       second new ball is due if needed, though with Muralitharan bowling
        so well perhaps not needed
  82.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  82.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, on drive
  82.3 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  82.4 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run
  82.5 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, no run, another possible bat and
        pad
       Murali strikes gone on a bat and pad
  82.6 Muralitharan to Yousuf Youhana, OUT: finally a success and the too
        many padding ups do Youhana in

       Pakistan 189/6, Partnership of 20
       Yousuf Youhana  c Jayawardene b Muralitharan  18 (85b 1x4 0x6)

End of over 83 (1 run) Pakistan 189/6 (lead by 18 runs)
M Muralitharan 31-9-69-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 13* (29b 1x4) 

Match State: Drinks

       Moin Khan in
  83.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, straight ball pushed back
  83.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, onto his backfoot and pushed
        to cover
  83.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, defended to the off
  83.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run, uppish cut to third man
       Pak fans need to pray for rain
  83.5 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run
  83.6 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, (noball) no run
  83.6 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 84 (2 runs) Pakistan 191/6 (lead by 20 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 14-3-37-0 (2nb)
Younis Khan 14* (33b 1x4) Moin Khan 0* (3b)

  84.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, driven to mid off
  84.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  84.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, cuts just past slip, dangerous
        living
  84.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded
  84.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, driven with some confidence over
        mid off
  84.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 85 (8 runs) Pakistan 199/6 (lead by 28 runs)
M Muralitharan 32-9-77-2 (3nb)
Moin Khan 0* (3b) Younis Khan 22* (39b 3x4)

  85.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, left alone as the ball swung
        away
  85.2 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, one run, steers it to third man as
        Pakistan reach 200
  85.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, good rising ball just
        outside off
  85.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run, plays it a bit dangerously
        between gully and slip
  85.5 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, appeal for lbw but missing leg
  85.6 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run, fended to off

End of over 86 (2 runs) Pakistan 201/6 (lead by 30 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 15-3-39-0 (2nb)
Younis Khan 23* (41b 3x4) Moin Khan 1* (7b)

  86.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, two runs, to Ranatunga who was slow
        getting to the ball at wide mid off
  86.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  86.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, on the pads ant the ball
        balloons over sillyu mid off
  86.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  86.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
  86.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded away

End of over 87 (2 runs) Pakistan 203/6 (lead by 32 runs)
M Muralitharan 33-9-79-2 (3nb)
Moin Khan 1* (7b) Younis Khan 25* (47b 3x4)

  87.1 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, no run
  87.2 Wickramasinghe to Moin Khan, one run
  87.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  87.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  87.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
  87.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 88 (3 runs) Pakistan 204/6 (lead by 33 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 16-3-40-0 (2nb)
Moin Khan 2* (9b) Younis Khan 25* (51b 3x4)

  88.1 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  88.2 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, FOUR
  88.3 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  88.4 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  88.5 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run
  88.6 Muralitharan to Moin Khan, no run

End of over 89 (4 runs) Pakistan 208/6 (lead by 37 runs)
M Muralitharan 34-9-83-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 25* (51b 3x4) Moin Khan 6* (15b 1x4)

  89.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  89.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
       new ball taken
  89.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  89.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
  89.5 Vaas to Moin Khan, two runs
  89.6 Vaas to Moin Khan, (noball) no run
  89.6 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run

End of over 90 (4 runs) Pakistan 212/6 (lead by 41 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 24-5-48-2 (11nb)
Younis Khan 26* (55b 3x4) Moin Khan 8* (18b 1x4)

  90.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
  90.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run
  90.3 Zoysa to Moin Khan, one run
  90.4 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, defends to the off
  90.5 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run, turned to fine leg
  90.6 Zoysa to Moin Khan, no run, pushed back to the bowler

End of over 91 (3 runs) Pakistan 215/6 (lead by 44 runs)
DNT Zoysa 16-5-37-2
Younis Khan 28* (59b 3x4) Moin Khan 9* (20b 1x4)

  91.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  91.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  91.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  91.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
  91.5 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run, a single disallowed as it was a
        delibrate padding
  91.6 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run

End of over 92 (1 run) Pakistan 216/6 (lead by 45 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 25-5-49-2 (11nb)
Younis Khan 29* (63b 3x4) Moin Khan 9* (22b 1x4)

  92.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
  92.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, FOUR, edged through third slip
  92.3 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, shout for lbw, may have been missing
        leg
  92.4 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
  92.5 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run, steered to third man
  92.6 Zoysa to Moin Khan, no run, left alone

End of over 93 (5 runs) Pakistan 221/6 (lead by 50 runs)
DNT Zoysa 17-5-42-2
Younis Khan 34* (68b 4x4) Moin Khan 9* (23b 1x4)

  93.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
  93.2 Vaas to Moin Khan, one run
  93.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, pulled and Murali almost gets to an
        uppish shot
  93.4 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run
  93.5 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run, turned to sq leg
  93.6 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 94 (3 runs) Pakistan 224/6 (lead by 53 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 26-5-52-2 (11nb)
Younis Khan 36* (69b 4x4) Moin Khan 10* (28b 1x4)

  94.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, loud appeal again for a lbw but
        struck high
  94.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
  94.3 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
  94.4 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, a bouncer flys by harmlessly
  94.5 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, the ball squishes to gully
  94.6 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 95 (maiden) Pakistan 224/6 (lead by 53 runs)
DNT Zoysa 18-6-42-2
Moin Khan 10* (28b 1x4) Younis Khan 36* (75b 4x4)

  95.1 Vaas to Moin Khan, no run
  95.2 Vaas to Moin Khan, OUT: on the front foot

       Pakistan 224/7, Partnership of 35
       Moin Khan  lbw b Vaas  10 (30b 1x4 0x6)
       Younis Khan 36* (75b 4x4) WPUJC Vaas 26.2-5-52-3 (11nb)

  95.3 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  95.4 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, legbye: one run
  95.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, fine ball on off stump defended
  95.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, a bouncer left alone

End of over 96 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 225/7 (lead by 54 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 27-6-52-3 (11nb)
Abdur Razzaq 0* (2b) Younis Khan 36* (77b 4x4)

  96.1 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, two runs, turned to fine leg
  96.2 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  96.3 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, no run, pushes forward
  96.4 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, one run, turned to fine leg
  96.5 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, an appeal for lbw but too high
  96.6 Zoysa to Younis Khan, two runs, driven to mid off

End of over 97 (5 runs) Pakistan 230/7 (lead by 59 runs)
DNT Zoysa 19-6-47-2
Abdur Razzaq 3* (6b) Younis Khan 38* (79b 4x4)

Match State: Day 4 Lunch

       Pak lead by 59 with 3 wickets in hand
       Pak SL starting in a minute or so
  97.1 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, (noball) no run
  97.1 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, left alone outside off
  97.2 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  97.3 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  97.4 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  97.5 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  97.6 Vaas to Abdur Razzaq, no run, good ball, beaten and Razzaq not good
        enough to get his bat to it

End of over 98 (1 run) Pakistan 231/7 (lead by 60 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 28-6-52-3 (12nb)
Younis Khan 36* (81b 4x4) Abdur Razzaq 3* (13b)

  98.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, FOUR, pulled well to mid wicket
  98.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run, on his gloves and goes to fine leg
  98.3 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, no run, way outside off, left alone
  98.4 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, no run
  98.5 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, no run, very watchful and allows the ball to
        hit his straight bat
       gone lured into playing at it
  98.6 Zoysa to Abdur Razzaq, OUT: edged a ball that should have been left
        alone

       Pakistan 236/8, Partnership of 12
       Abdur Razzaq  c Kaluwitharana b Zoysa  3 (17b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 99 (5 runs) Pakistan 236/8 (lead by 65 runs)
DNT Zoysa 20-6-51-3
Younis Khan 41* (83b 5x4) 

       Wasim Akram walks in with a runner in the shape of Yousuf Youhana
  99.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
  99.2 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run, pushed back to the bowler
  99.3 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run, flicks it off his toes to fine leg
       Ranatunga gets some exercise again
  99.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
  99.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, snicked well and equally well dropped
        by de Silva at second slip
  99.6 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run

End of over 100 (4 runs) Pakistan 240/8 (lead by 69 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 29-6-56-3 (12nb)
Wasim Akram 2* (3b) Younis Khan 43* (86b 5x4)

 100.1 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, ball flies past on the leg side
 100.2 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run
 100.3 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, played to point
 100.4 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, FOUR, a full length ball fine drive off his
        legs to mid on
 100.5 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, one run, strangely, the ump allows a run as
        it looked like a deliberate padding but had hit the gloves as
        shown on the replay
 100.6 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 101 (5 runs) Pakistan 245/8 (lead by 74 runs)
DNT Zoysa 21-6-56-3
Wasim Akram 7* (8b 1x4) Younis Khan 43* (87b 5x4)

 101.1 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 101.2 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 101.3 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run, turned to leg, was run there
 101.4 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run
 101.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 101.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, pulled to sq leg, well controlled on
        the ground

End of over 102 (2 runs) Pakistan 247/8 (lead by 76 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 30-6-58-3 (12nb)
Younis Khan 44* (89b 5x4) Wasim Akram 8* (12b 1x4)

 102.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run, steered to wide third man
 102.2 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, a rising ball pushed down towards the
        bowler
 102.3 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, one run, to mid wiodwicket
 102.4 Zoysa to Younis Khan, one run, hops up and turns it to fine leg,
        Pak 250 up
 102.5 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run
 102.6 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, a faster ball outside off, left alone

End of over 103 (3 runs) Pakistan 250/8 (lead by 79 runs)
DNT Zoysa 22-6-59-3
Younis Khan 46* (91b 5x4) Wasim Akram 9* (16b 1x4)

 103.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, FOUR, very fine pull to sq leg as the deb gets
        a fifty
 103.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 103.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, (noball) no run
 103.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 103.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
 103.5 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 103.6 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run

End of over 104 (7 runs) Pakistan 257/8 (lead by 86 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 31-6-65-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 10* (18b 1x4) Younis Khan 51* (96b 6x4)

 104.1 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run
 104.2 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, tries a drive with feet static
 104.3 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, driven to mid off again feet firmly
        rooted
 104.4 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, a rising ball pushed dowm
 104.5 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run
 104.6 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 105 (maiden) Pakistan 257/8 (lead by 86 runs)
DNT Zoysa 23-7-59-3
Younis Khan 51* (96b 6x4) Wasim Akram 10* (24b 1x4)

 105.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
 105.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run
 105.3 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, FOUR, well picked up off his legs to
        mid wicket
 105.4 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, lbw appeal but probably an
        inside edge onto his pads
 105.5 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, driven to mid off
 105.6 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, two runs, nice drive along the
        ground to long off

End of over 106 (7 runs) Pakistan 264/8 (lead by 93 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 17-3-47-0 (2nb)
Younis Khan 52* (98b 6x4) Wasim Akram 16* (28b 2x4)

 106.1 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, to point
 106.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
 106.3 Zoysa to Younis Khan, legbye: one run
 106.4 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, beaten swishing outside off
 106.5 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, pulls but it goes straight to cover,
        as his injury prevents feet movement
 106.6 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, FOUR, although Ranatunga chases, the ball
        does reach the rope

End of over 107 (5 runs) Pakistan 269/8 (lead by 98 runs)
DNT Zoysa 24-7-63-3
Younis Khan 52* (101b 6x4) Wasim Akram 20* (31b 3x4)

 107.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, squeezes it to point
 107.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, left alone with front foot
        brought to the pitch of the ball
 107.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, driven to mid off
 107.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, three runs, pulled uppishly over sq
        leg
 107.5 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run
 107.6 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, one run, to mid on

End of over 108 (4 runs) Pakistan 273/8 (lead by 102 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 18-3-51-0 (2nb)
Wasim Akram 21* (33b 3x4) Younis Khan 55* (105b 6x4)

       Spin ace Muralitharan on to finsh off?
 108.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 108.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run
 108.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 108.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 108.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 108.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 109 (1 run) Pakistan 274/8 (lead by 103 runs)
M Muralitharan 35-9-84-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 22* (35b 3x4) Younis Khan 55* (109b 6x4)

 109.1 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, FOUR, a bouncer, tried a hook but
        ball came on too fast, top edged over the keepers head
 109.2 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, two runs, drives and a fine diving
        save by Jayasuriya prevents a sure four
 109.3 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, FOUR, an elegant cover drive
 109.4 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, one run, another strong drive but
        the bowler got his hand on it
 109.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, driven to wide mid on
 109.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run

End of over 110 (12 runs) Pakistan 286/8 (lead by 115 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 19-3-63-0 (2nb)
Younis Khan 56* (111b 6x4) Wasim Akram 33* (39b 5x4)

 110.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 110.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 110.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 110.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 110.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 110.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, a bat and pad attempt just
        short of silly mid off

End of over 111 (maiden) Pakistan 286/8 (lead by 115 runs)
M Muralitharan 36-10-84-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 33* (39b 5x4) Younis Khan 56* (117b 6x4)

Match State: Drinks

 111.1 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, ball outside leg and WAsin
        tries to swing but misses
 111.2 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, one run, steered to third man
 111.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, big bouncer ducks down
 111.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, one run, flicked to deep sq leg
 111.5 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run, sways away from the bouncer
        given him as a tempty one
 111.6 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 112 (2 runs) Pakistan 288/8 (lead by 117 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 20-3-65-0 (2nb)
Younis Khan 57* (119b 6x4) Wasim Akram 34* (43b 5x4)

 112.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, driven with good foot
        movement to long off
 112.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 112.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 112.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 112.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, two runs
 112.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 113 (3 runs) Pakistan 291/8 (lead by 120 runs)
M Muralitharan 37-10-87-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 58* (120b 6x4) Wasim Akram 36* (48b 5x4)

 113.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, three runs
 113.2 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 113.3 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run
 113.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
 113.5 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run, outer edge to third man
 113.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to mid off

End of over 114 (6 runs) Pakistan 297/8 (lead by 126 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 32-6-71-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 38* (51b 5x4) Younis Khan 62* (123b 6x4)

 114.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, stretches forward and pushes
        it to the off
 114.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run
 114.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, taken on the pad
 114.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, left alone as he read the
        armer
 114.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, driven up in the air fell
        short of long on
 114.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, defensive push

End of over 115 (2 runs) Pakistan 299/8 (lead by 128 runs)
M Muralitharan 38-10-89-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 63* (126b 6x4) Wasim Akram 39* (54b 5x4)

 115.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, two runs, cut wide of third man
       Pak cross the 300 mark
 115.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, beaten
 115.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, fended to cover
 115.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, off his front foot to point
 115.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, pulls but straight to the mid wicket
        fielder
 115.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 116 (2 runs) Pakistan 301/8 (lead by 130 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 33-6-73-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 39* (54b 5x4) Younis Khan 65* (132b 6x4)

 116.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 116.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, played to cover
 116.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, Wasim stretches but is
        obviously hurting as he grimaces
 116.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, beaten outside off
 116.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 116.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 117 (maiden) Pakistan 301/8 (lead by 130 runs)
M Muralitharan 39-11-89-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 65* (132b 6x4) Wasim Akram 39* (60b 5x4)

 117.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, played gently to mid off
 117.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, into the covers
 117.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, drives but an inside edge to mid
        wicket
 117.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, a strange leave, dangled the bat and
        almost got a touch
 117.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 117.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone

End of over 118 (maiden) Pakistan 301/8 (lead by 130 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 34-7-73-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 39* (60b 5x4) Younis Khan 65* (138b 6x4)

 118.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, FOUR, whacked over mid off
 118.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run, good powerful coverdrive
        makes the fielder fumble
 118.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 118.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, goes for a hit and succeeds over
        mid on
 118.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 118.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, defensive off his back foot

End of over 119 (9 runs) Pakistan 310/8 (lead by 139 runs)
M Muralitharan 40-11-98-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 44* (62b 6x4) Younis Khan 69* (142b 7x4)

 119.1 Vaas to Wasim Akram, legbye: FOUR, drives but misses productively
        for Pakistan
 119.2 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run, to mid wicket
 119.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, played comfortably to point
 119.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, turned to backward sq leg
 119.5 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run, pulls but mistimed to mid wicket
 119.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone

End of over 120 (7 runs) Pakistan 317/8 (lead by 146 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 35-7-76-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 46* (65b 6x4) Younis Khan 70* (145b 7x4)

 120.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, swings outside off but moisses
 120.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run, to long off
 120.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, taken on his pads
 120.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 120.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 120.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, moves back and defends it to
        point

End of over 121 (1 run) Pakistan 318/8 (lead by 147 runs)
M Muralitharan 41-11-99-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 47* (67b 6x4) Younis Khan 70* (149b 7x4)

 121.1 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 121.2 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 121.3 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run, comes rather walks, forward and plays
        it back to the bowler
 121.4 Vaas to Wasim Akram, no run
 121.5 Vaas to Wasim Akram, one run, flicked off his toes to fine leg
 121.6 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone and the ball rolls to the
        keeper, keeping very low

End of over 122 (1 run) Pakistan 319/8 (lead by 148 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 36-7-77-3 (13nb)
Wasim Akram 48* (71b 6x4) Younis Khan 70* (151b 7x4)

 122.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, two runs, pulls and Ranatunga fields
        at mid wicket and Wasim has his fine fifty at a crtical time for
        Pakistan, coping with an obvoius injury too
 122.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 122.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 122.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run
 122.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, on his hips, missing leg
        clearly but Muralitharan appeals
 122.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run

End of over 123 (3 runs) Pakistan 322/8 (lead by 151 runs)
M Muralitharan 42-11-102-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 51* (75b 6x4) Younis Khan 70* (153b 7x4)

       Pak lead by 151
 123.1 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, tries to drive the loosener, a rush
        of blood, mistimed to mid on
 123.2 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, slower ball left alone judiciously
 123.3 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, firmly sq driven to point
 123.4 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run
 123.5 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, the Pak batters seem to be playing
        for a cuppa?
 123.6 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, no run, a beamer to Akrams face kept down

End of over 124 (maiden) Pakistan 322/8 (lead by 151 runs)
DNT Zoysa 25-8-63-3
Younis Khan 70* (153b 7x4) Wasim Akram 51* (81b 6x4)

 124.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, padded safely although it
        balooned up
 124.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, FOUR, straight drive over mid on, a
        bit risky at this stage
 124.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, driven back to the bowler
 124.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, toosed teaser padded away
 124.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, onto his backfoot, open stance
        a bit like Ijaz
 124.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, an inquiry and a wide toothed
        grin at ump Zaidi by Muralitharan, declined

End of over 125 (4 runs) Pakistan 326/8 (lead by 155 runs)
M Muralitharan 43-11-106-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 51* (81b 6x4) Younis Khan 74* (159b 8x4)

 125.1 Zoysa to Wasim Akram, one run, tries leaving it but bat in the way,
        goes to Ranatunga at third man
 125.2 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
 125.3 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, played off his backfoot to mid of
 125.4 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run
 125.5 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, very short and a loopy bouncer ducked
        under it
 125.6 Zoysa to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to cover and its time for tea,
        the best session for Pakistan comes to a close

End of over 126 (1 run) Pakistan 327/8 (lead by 156 runs)
DNT Zoysa 26-8-64-3
Wasim Akram 52* (82b 6x4) Younis Khan 74* (164b 8x4)

       Pak lead now 156 with 2 wicket in hand

Match State: Day 4 - Tea

 126.1 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 126.2 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 126.3 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 126.4 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 126.5 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 126.6 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 127 (maiden) Pakistan 327/8 (lead by 156 runs)
PA de Silva 1-1-0-0
Younis Khan 74* (164b 8x4) Wasim Akram 52* (88b 6x4)

 127.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 127.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run
 127.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 127.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run
 127.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run
 127.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 128 (3 runs) Pakistan 330/8 (lead by 159 runs)
M Muralitharan 44-11-109-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 76* (167b 8x4) Wasim Akram 53* (91b 6x4)

 128.1 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 128.2 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 128.3 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 128.4 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 128.5 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 128.6 de Silva to Younis Khan, one run

End of over 129 (1 run) Pakistan 331/8 (lead by 160 runs)
PA de Silva 2-1-1-0
Younis Khan 77* (173b 8x4) Wasim Akram 53* (91b 6x4)

 129.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 129.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, appeal for lbw declined
 129.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 129.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, driven to mid off
 129.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, from over the wicket pushed to
        point
 129.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 130 (1 run) Pakistan 332/8 (lead by 161 runs)
M Muralitharan 45-11-110-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 78* (177b 8x4) Wasim Akram 53* (93b 6x4)

       crowd has filled up and seem happier than earlier
 130.1 de Silva to Younis Khan, one run, played to wide mid on
 130.2 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 130.3 de Silva to Wasim Akram, two runs, cuts and edges it, brushed the
        keepers gloves and through the slip fielder Arnolds hands too
 130.4 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 130.5 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 130.6 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 131 (3 runs) Pakistan 335/8 (lead by 164 runs)
PA de Silva 3-1-4-0
Younis Khan 79* (178b 8x4) Wasim Akram 55* (98b 6x4)

 131.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run
 131.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 131.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 131.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 131.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 131.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run

End of over 132 (2 runs) Pakistan 337/8 (lead by 166 runs)
M Muralitharan 46-11-112-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 56* (103b 6x4) Younis Khan 80* (179b 8x4)

       100 partnership
 132.1 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 132.2 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 132.3 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, pushes forward and smothers it
 132.4 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, a muffled appeal for lbw
 132.5 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, pushed to silly mid off
 132.6 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, a good maiden

End of over 133 (maiden) Pakistan 337/8 (lead by 166 runs)
PA de Silva 4-2-4-0
Younis Khan 80* (179b 8x4) Wasim Akram 56* (109b 6x4)

 133.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 133.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 133.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 133.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run
 133.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 133.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run

End of over 134 (2 runs) Pakistan 339/8 (lead by 168 runs)
M Muralitharan 47-11-114-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 57* (111b 6x4) Younis Khan 81* (183b 8x4)

 134.1 de Silva to Wasim Akram, one run, driven to mid wicket to
        Ranatunga, this comm has no problems recognizing him
 134.2 de Silva to Younis Khan, one run
 134.3 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run
 134.4 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, comes forward and takes it on the
        pad
 134.5 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run, vociferous appeal for either a lbw
        or a catch, declined
 134.6 de Silva to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 135 (2 runs) Pakistan 341/8 (lead by 170 runs)
PA de Silva 5-2-6-0
Younis Khan 82* (184b 8x4) Wasim Akram 58* (116b 6x4)

       The captain brings himself on
 135.1 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run
 135.2 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, comes forward with a very
        straight bat and pushes it back
 135.3 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, another long appeal but ump
        Orchard looks away
 135.4 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run
 135.5 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run
 135.6 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, one run, as lots of well clad ladies
        look on, wearing 'burqas and chaddars'

End of over 136 (1 run) Pakistan 342/8 (lead by 171 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-1-0
Younis Khan 83* (190b 8x4) Wasim Akram 58* (116b 6x4)

 136.1 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 136.2 de Silva to Younis Khan, one run
 136.3 de Silva to Wasim Akram, one run, great diving and rolling save at
        long on by Ranatunga, lots of youngsters could not have done
        better
 136.4 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 136.5 de Silva to Younis Khan, no run
 136.6 de Silva to Younis Khan, three runs, driven to deep mid wicket more
        like wide mid on

End of over 137 (5 runs) Pakistan 347/8 (lead by 176 runs)
PA de Silva 6-2-11-0
Younis Khan 87* (195b 8x4) Wasim Akram 59* (117b 6x4)

 137.1 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, strikes the silly mid off
        fielder
 137.2 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, plays inside out to cover
 137.3 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, one run, to long off
 137.4 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, one run, flicked to sq leg
 137.5 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, pushed to gully
 137.6 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, no run, played comfortably to ex cover

End of over 138 (2 runs) Pakistan 349/8 (lead by 178 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-3-0
Wasim Akram 60* (118b 6x4) Younis Khan 88* (200b 8x4)

       Muralitharan on again
 138.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, FOUR, charges him and sends it away
        over ex cover
 138.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 138.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 138.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run, driven to deep ex cover
 138.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, driven to long on and sub
        runner Youhana not concentrating, was looking at the ball rather
        than accepting the call, had to scramble
 138.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 139 (6 runs) Pakistan 355/8 (lead by 184 runs)
M Muralitharan 48-11-120-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 89* (201b 8x4) Wasim Akram 65* (123b 7x4)

 139.1 Jayasuriya to Younis Khan, one run
 139.2 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, no run, left alone
 139.3 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, no run
 139.4 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, no run
 139.5 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, FOUR, back over the bowler one bouncer
        over the rope
 139.6 Jayasuriya to Wasim Akram, FOUR, inside edge to sq leg but had so
        much power it went all the way

End of over 140 (9 runs) Pakistan 364/8 (lead by 193 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 3-0-12-0
Younis Khan 90* (202b 8x4) Wasim Akram 73* (128b 9x4)

 140.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, squishes to gully
 140.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, onto his back foot pushed to
        mid wicket
 140.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, appeal for lbw with a wardance
        too but clearly missing leg and ump Zaidi is also certain and
        shakes his head
 140.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 140.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 140.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, played to point

End of over 141 (maiden) Pakistan 364/8 (lead by 193 runs)
M Muralitharan 49-12-120-2 (3nb)
Wasim Akram 73* (128b 9x4) Younis Khan 90* (208b 8x4)

       helmets being called in
       highest Pak partnership against SL, now at 128 previous was 127
 141.1 Wickramasinghe to Wasim Akram, one run
 141.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, FOUR, pulled well to mid wicket,
        smiles break out
 141.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
 141.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
 141.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run
 141.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, cuts well but straight to
        point

End of over 142 (5 runs) Pakistan 369/8 (lead by 198 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 21-3-70-0 (2nb)
Wasim Akram 75* (129b 9x4) Younis Khan 93* (213b 9x4)

 142.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, one run
 142.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 142.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run, firmly driven back to an eager
        Muralitharan
 142.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, a quick one
 142.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, overpitched, left alone the
        nervous nineties syndrome being explained ad nauseum by the
        'expert tv comms'
 142.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 143 (2 runs) Pakistan 371/8 (lead by 200 runs)
M Muralitharan 50-12-122-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 94* (216b 9x4) Wasim Akram 75* (132b 9x4)

 143.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, FOUR, a landmark sq cut left all
        standing
 143.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, played to ex cover
 143.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, plays it carefully as Anwar
        signals for him to play steadily over this period
 143.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, onto his backfoot and pushes
        it to the offside
 143.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, good looking frontfoot drive
        cannot pierce the field, drinks coming up and will mean more
        nervous moments
 143.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, to the off again and he will
        think about this during the drinks break, is he man enough?

End of over 144 (4 runs) Pakistan 375/8 (lead by 204 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 22-3-74-0 (2nb)
Wasim Akram 75* (132b 9x4) Younis Khan 98* (222b 10x4)

       the tension on the debutant mounting over the drinks break must be
        awful
 144.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 144.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, sqeezes to backward gully
 144.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, comes out and drives it too
        fast to mid off for a run
 144.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 144.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, left alone
 144.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, takes it on the pad and
        expectedly, Murali appeals

End of over 145 (maiden) Pakistan 375/8 (lead by 204 runs)
M Muralitharan 51-13-122-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 98* (222b 10x4) Wasim Akram 75* (138b 9x4)

       Younis to face the fast bowler, perhaps an easier one to get to his
        century?
 145.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, to mid on
       clap clap, he get there
 145.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, two runs, driven on the up to wide
        mid on
 145.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, off his back foot amidst
        loud cheers all around
 145.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
 145.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, left alone outside off as
        Anwar tells him from the gallery to settle down for more runs
 145.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, solid defense, seems to be
        in control of his emotions

End of over 146 (2 runs) Pakistan 377/8 (lead by 206 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 23-3-76-0 (2nb)
Wasim Akram 75* (138b 9x4) Younis Khan 100* (228b 10x4)

       interstingly, the 'foreign' tv comms are also very happy to see the
        young man make his mark in international cricket
 146.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, FOUR, some blood rush and Wasim has a
        go, edges it thru the slips
 146.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, settles down as gallery
        signals, asking him to cool it
 146.3 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 146.4 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
 146.5 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run, the advice seems to have been
        accepted as Wasim keeps his head down, defending
 146.6 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run

End of over 147 (4 runs) Pakistan 381/8 (lead by 210 runs)
M Muralitharan 52-13-126-2 (3nb)
Younis Khan 100* (228b 10x4) Wasim Akram 79* (144b 10x4)

 147.1 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, pushes it back
 147.2 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, left alone outside off, as
        it seems these two want to carry on
 147.3 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, firmly to mid off
 147.4 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, hops back and fends it to
        point
 147.5 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, leaves it go by, Younis is
        tall and the ball goes below his upraised arms
 147.6 Wickramasinghe to Younis Khan, no run, driven back firmly to the
        bowler

End of over 148 (maiden) Pakistan 381/8 (lead by 210 runs)
GP Wickramasinghe 24-4-76-0 (2nb)
Wasim Akram 79* (144b 10x4) Younis Khan 100* (234b 10x4)

       Murali has broken his half century of overs, hard work there
 148.1 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, no run
       gone, a late decision after a pleading and loooonnng appeal by
        Muralitharan, ump Zaidi held up his finger
 148.2 Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, OUT: a classical bat and pad, a
        frantic appeal, gets a good decision

       Pakistan 381/9, Partnership of 145
       Wasim Akram  c Jayawardene b Muralitharan  79 (146b 10x4 0x6)
       Younis Khan 100* (234b 10x4) M Muralitharan 52.2-13-126-3 (3nb)

       Saqlain in and will have Youhana run for him too
 148.3 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, another muffled appeal for
        a bat n pad
 148.4 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run, tries a sweep from outside
        off, pops it onto his own face
 148.5 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run
 148.6 Muralitharan to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run

End of over 149 (maiden) Pakistan 381/9 (lead by 210 runs)
M Muralitharan 53-14-126-3 (3nb)
Younis Khan 100* (234b 10x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (4b)

 149.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 149.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 149.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run, left alone
 149.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 149.5 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run, steered to third man
 149.6 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run

End of over 150 (1 run) Pakistan 382/9 (lead by 211 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 37-7-78-3 (13nb)
Younis Khan 101* (239b 10x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (5b)

 150.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 150.2 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 150.3 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 150.4 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 150.5 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, no run
 150.6 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, one run, to fine leg

End of over 151 (1 run) Pakistan 383/9 (lead by 212 runs)
M Muralitharan 54-14-127-3 (3nb)
Younis Khan 102* (245b 10x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 0* (5b)

 151.1 Vaas to Younis Khan, FOUR, great drive to mid on rope
 151.2 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 151.3 Vaas to Younis Khan, no run
 151.4 Vaas to Younis Khan, one run
 151.5 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, two runs, to mid wicket
 151.6 Vaas to Saqlain Mushtaq, no run

End of over 152 (7 runs) Pakistan 390/9 (lead by 219 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 38-7-85-3 (13nb)
Younis Khan 107* (249b 11x4) Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (7b)

 152.1 Muralitharan to Younis Khan, OUT: unfortunate way to go as the
        superb drive hit and injured Jayawardene at silly mid off and
        balooned to de Silva at ex cover, otherwise a four would have been
        the result

       Pakistan 390/10, Partnership of 9
       Younis Khan  c de Silva b Muralitharan  107 (250b 11x4 0x6)
       Saqlain Mushtaq 2* (7b) M Muralitharan 54.1-14-127-4 (3nb)

       Pak are all out at 390 with a lead of 219, the feature being the
        107 by Younis Khan
       Sri Lanka may be able to face 2 or 3 overs yet tonight
   0.1 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   0.2 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   0.3 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   0.4 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   0.5 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   0.6 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, one run

End of over 1 (1 run) Sri Lanka 1/0 (219 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 1-0-1-0
MS Atapattu 1* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b)

   1.1 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run
   1.2 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run
   1.3 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run
   1.4 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run
   1.5 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run
       Razzaq opened with Waqar as Wasim is injured with a groin problem
   1.6 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, FOUR, well timed to leg and it runs all
        the way

End of over 2 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 5/0 (215 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 1-0-4-0
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 5* (12b 1x4)

       last over of the day coming up
   2.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, FOUR, pitched up and smashed to ex
        cover
   2.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, outside off and left alone
   2.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run, inside edge goes down to fine
        leg
   2.4 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, down the legside and Atapattu
        does not try to hit it
       a young kid holds up a sign to Waqar, shaadi mubarak, meaning
        congrats on your marriage
   2.5 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run
   2.6 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, one run, attempted yorker a bit over
        pitched turned to leg and was the last ball of the day

End of over 3 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 11/0 (209 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 2-0-7-0
MS Atapattu 6* (15b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 5* (3b 1x4)

       a big day in store tomorrow but Sri Lanka are still favourites

Match State: Close of Play

       Pak-SL to start in about 8 minutes
       Bright and sunny in 'pindi SL still need 209 and have all their
        wickets in hand
       Info is that Wasim and Saqlain will not be bowling, although
        Saqlain is on the field
   3.1 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run, left alone
   3.2 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run, came in a bit and taken on his
        thigh pad
   3.3 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run, left alone
   3.4 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run, driven back and a good stop by
        Razzaq
   3.5 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, no run, pushes it back carefully, head
        down
   3.6 Abdur Razzaq to Atapattu, legbye: one run, went back and beaten on
        his right pad, huge appeal but missing leg

End of over 4 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 12/0 (208 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 2-1-4-0
MS Atapattu 6* (21b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 5* (3b 1x4)

   4.1 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, on target, middle and leg,
        defended to mid on
   4.2 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, four runs, turned to mid wicket, Wasti a
        bit plump, ran from short leg and the batters ran them all
        comfortably
   4.3 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, left alone
   4.4 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, no run, beaten
       gone caught in the slips by Saqlain
   4.5 Waqar Younis to Atapattu, OUT: holds a low catch in the slips,
        diving to his right

       Sri Lanka 16/1, Partnership of 16
       MS Atapattu  c Saqlain Mushtaq b Waqar Younis  10 (26b 1x4 0x6)
       ST Jayasuriya 5* (3b 1x4) Waqar Younis 2.5-0-11-1

       Saq was placed in the slips as he has a temperature and a chest
        infection
   4.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, a close lbw appeal declined by
        Zaidi, then almost run out but Afridi subbing for Wasim missed the
        pick up, would have been easily run out

End of over 5 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 16/1 (204 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 3-0-11-1
ST Jayasuriya 5* (3b 1x4) RP Arnold 0* (1b)

   5.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run
   5.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   5.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, one run
   5.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone outside off as the
        tv comms still talking of the 'close lbw' declined by a local ump
   5.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run
   5.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, pushed to short cover

End of over 6 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 19/1 (201 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 3-1-7-0
ST Jayasuriya 7* (6b 1x4) RP Arnold 1* (4b)

   6.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run
   6.2 Waqar Younis to Arnold, one run
   6.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
   6.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run
   6.5 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run
   6.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run

End of over 7 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 22/1 (198 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 4-0-13-1
ST Jayasuriya 8* (9b 1x4) RP Arnold 2* (7b)

   7.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run
   7.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run
   7.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run
   7.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   7.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   7.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run

End of over 8 (1 run) Sri Lanka 23/1 (197 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 4-1-8-0
ST Jayasuriya 9* (12b 1x4) RP Arnold 2* (10b)

   8.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, FOUR, fine looking cover drive off a
        half volley
   8.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run
   8.3 Waqar Younis to Arnold, three runs, turned to leg and a long chase
        allows the runs
   8.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
   8.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run
   8.6 Waqar Younis to Arnold, one run

End of over 9 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 33/1 (187 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 5-0-23-1
RP Arnold 6* (12b) ST Jayasuriya 15* (16b 2x4)

   9.1 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   9.2 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   9.3 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, beaten
   9.4 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run
   9.5 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, left alone
   9.6 Abdur Razzaq to Arnold, no run, beaten all ends up as the ball
        moved away and no edge in the way

End of over 10 (maiden) Sri Lanka 33/1 (187 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 5-2-8-0
ST Jayasuriya 15* (16b 2x4) RP Arnold 6* (18b)

  10.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, good ball, beaten
  10.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, on off stump, pushed to mid off
  10.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run, placed into the cover gap
  10.4 Waqar Younis to Arnold, no run, beaten out side off as the ball
        left him stranded
       waqar finall finds the edge
  10.5 Waqar Younis to Arnold, OUT: trying to leave it alone but Waqar
        gets a well deserved edge to Saqlain at third slip

       Sri Lanka 34/2, Partnership of 18
       RP Arnold  c Saqlain Mushtaq b Waqar Younis  6 (20b 0x4 0x6)
       ST Jayasuriya 16* (19b 2x4) Waqar Younis 5.5-0-24-2

       the master batsman, Aravinda de Silva in
  10.6 Waqar Younis to de Silva, no run, defended to short mid wicket

End of over 11 (1 run) Sri Lanka 34/2 (186 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 6-0-24-2
ST Jayasuriya 16* (19b 2x4) PA de Silva 0* (1b)

  11.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, bouncer left alone
  11.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  11.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, fended forward, Razzaq has a
        slow loping run up but deceptively fast off the wicket
  11.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run
  11.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, thick outer edge to point
  11.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, outside leg stump, tries a flick
        but misses

End of over 12 (1 run) Sri Lanka 35/2 (185 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 6-2-9-0
ST Jayasuriya 17* (23b 2x4) PA de Silva 0* (3b)

  12.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, turned to leg and Wasti has a
        good diving save
  12.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, squishes away towards point
  12.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, FOUR, drives, miscued outer edge to
        short third man but over his head, should have been on the
        boundary
  12.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone
  12.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, off his backfoot pushed to mid
        off
  12.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone, Waqar still fired
        up and bowling well

End of over 13 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 39/2 (181 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 7-0-28-2
PA de Silva 0* (3b) ST Jayasuriya 21* (29b 3x4)

  13.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to the off
  13.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone but the ball swung in
        close to off stump
  13.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  13.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone
  13.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, slower ball pushed back
  13.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone

End of over 14 (maiden) Sri Lanka 39/2 (181 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 7-3-9-0
ST Jayasuriya 21* (29b 3x4) PA de Silva 0* (9b)

  14.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, a great ball beats him again,
        this must be the fifth time he has been beaten comprehensively
  14.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, nasty bouncer almost got him on
        his head managed to move away at the final moment
  14.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
  14.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, edged onto his own front leg
  14.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone
  14.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone as the Lankan
        batters are firmly in a defensive mood, drinks break for them to
        think of what to do

End of over 15 (maiden) Sri Lanka 39/2 (181 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 8-1-28-2
PA de Silva 0* (9b) ST Jayasuriya 21* (35b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

       a sick feverish Saqlain brought on
  15.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  15.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run
  15.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, FOUR, driven onto the gap wide of
        point and a diving fielder cant prvent it running all the way
  15.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone
  15.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run, appeal but missing
        the leg stump
  15.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 16 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 45/2 (175 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 1-0-5-0
ST Jayasuriya 25* (38b 4x4) PA de Silva 1* (12b)

  16.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, ball rose off a length and hit
        the top of the bat
  16.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, comes forward but thick edge to
        mid on
  16.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, good bouncer makes him sway
        away
  16.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone, a fine spell by
        Waqar this morning
  16.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, on his back foot, pushed down
  16.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone as a maiden ends

End of over 17 (maiden) Sri Lanka 45/2 (175 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 9-2-28-2
PA de Silva 1* (12b) ST Jayasuriya 25* (44b 4x4)

  17.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, comes forward and pushes it to
        the off
  17.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, FOUR, good sq cut, goes all the way
  17.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, short ball pulled to mid
        wicket and good diving stop by the now famous Younis Khan
  17.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  17.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  17.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, two runs, on drive and a long chase
        for Younis Khan

End of over 18 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 51/2 (169 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 2-0-11-0
ST Jayasuriya 25* (44b 4x4) PA de Silva 7* (18b 1x4)

       fifty up for Sri Lanka as a partnership is developing
  18.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, another rising ball just
        outside off, ball swings away
       clouds in and helping the swing it seems
  18.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
  18.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, onto his back foot pushed into
        the covers
  18.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run
  18.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, two runs, driven straight and mid on
        has a long chase
  18.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone

End of over 19 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 53/2 (167 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 10-2-30-2
PA de Silva 7* (18b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 27* (50b 4x4)

  19.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, goes back and fends it to the
        off
  19.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run
  19.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, comes forward but the ball
        turned and taken on the pad
  19.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run
  19.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone
  19.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, faster ball taken on the
        front foot

End of over 20 (1 run) Sri Lanka 54/2 (166 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 3-0-12-0
PA de Silva 8* (22b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 27* (52b 4x4)

       Razzaq replaces Waqar
  20.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, short ball pulled over mid wicket
  20.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, hops back and plays it to mid on
  20.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, good ball came in sharply, appeal
        declined probably hit too high
  20.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, good ball on middle stump pushed
        forward
  20.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, aq straight bat push into the
        covers
  20.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, towards point again

End of over 21 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 58/2 (162 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 8-3-13-0
ST Jayasuriya 27* (52b 4x4) PA de Silva 12* (28b 2x4)

  21.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, driven to mid off
  21.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, two runs, cuts but very lucky as he
        almost played on and the ball fizzled to fine leg
  21.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  21.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  21.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run, a stumping chance, Moin got
        the ball one bounce into his gloves and in reflex threw it but
        missed, a close shave
  21.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, one run

End of over 22 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 62/2 (158 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 4-0-16-0
PA de Silva 13* (29b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 30* (57b 4x4)

  22.1 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  22.2 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  22.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run
  22.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, left alone
  22.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, pushed to the off
  22.6 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, FOUR, a great cut off his back foot and
        the ball raced to the point boundary

End of over 23 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 66/2 (154 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 9-3-17-0
ST Jayasuriya 30* (57b 4x4) PA de Silva 17* (35b 3x4)

  23.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  23.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  23.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run
  23.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, FOUR, edged to third man
  23.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run, spun some and the bat and pad
        catch fell short of the diving fielder
  23.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to de Silva, no run

End of over 24 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 72/2 (148 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 5-0-22-0
ST Jayasuriya 31* (60b 4x4) PA de Silva 21* (38b 4x4)

  24.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  24.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, chopped to third man
  24.3 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, driven to mid on
  24.4 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, no run, comfortably pushes it back to the
        bowler
       de Silva cuts and edges it, walking back
  24.5 Abdur Razzaq to de Silva, OUT: the away swinger got him. cut and
        found an edge to Moin

       Sri Lanka 73/3, Partnership of 39
       PA de Silva  c Moin Khan b Abdur Razzaq  21 (42b 4x4 0x6)
       ST Jayasuriya 32* (62b 4x4) Abdur Razzaq 9.5-3-18-1

  24.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, on off stump pushed to the off
        as Anwar does not try to bring in any close fielder to apply
        pressure on the new batsman

End of over 25 (1 run) Sri Lanka 73/3 (147 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 10-3-18-1
ST Jayasuriya 32* (62b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 0* (1b)

       a silly mid off brought in for Saqlain
  25.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  25.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, moves his right leg to the
        pitch of the ball and lets it go by
  25.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, padded and a muffled appeal
  25.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, a shout for a bat and pad
        declined by ump Orchard, replay shows he was right
  25.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  25.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, cuts and hit Inzamams hand,
        painful and expectedly goes off the field, dropped catch

End of over 26 (maiden) Sri Lanka 73/3 (147 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 6-1-22-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 0* (1b) ST Jayasuriya 32* (68b 4x4)

  26.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  26.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, popped up of the splice to
        gully but no one there
  26.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, plays at it and misses a fine
        outswinger
  26.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, left alone at the last moment
  26.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, beaten and a half hearted
        appeal for a catch behind, shaved the bat, unlucky bowler, lucky
        batsman
  26.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, so ends an aggressive maiden
        with Razzaq unlucky as he had the batters in trouble throughout

End of over 27 (maiden) Sri Lanka 73/3 (147 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 11-4-18-1
ST Jayasuriya 32* (68b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 0* (7b)

  27.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  27.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed to silly mid off
  27.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, fended forward
  27.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run, played to ex cover
  27.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, loose ball down the
        legside swept to backward sq leg
  27.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, pushes it back, with an over
        to go before lunch

End of over 28 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 75/3 (145 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 7-1-24-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 1* (8b) ST Jayasuriya 33* (73b 4x4)

  28.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, beaten all ends up coming
        forward to a slight awayswinger
  28.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, short ball and winces as he
        moves away
  28.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, played to point a bit uppish
        too
  28.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, slower ball strayed to leg
        and the pressure is off as he manged to get it away to leg
  28.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, played to wide mid on
  28.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, ball came in sharply and left
        alone but passed close to off stump

End of over 29 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 77/3 (143 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 12-4-20-1
ST Jayasuriya 34* (74b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 2* (13b)

       Lunch being takes as the moring session ends with Sri Lanka still
        needing 143 with 7 wickets available, match is poised for an
        exciting finish

Match State: Lunch

       After Lunch session starting
  29.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run
  29.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run
  29.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, an attacking field set with
        two 'silles' on either side of the batsman
  29.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  29.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  29.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended

End of over 30 (1 run) Sri Lanka 78/3 (142 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 8-1-25-0
ST Jayasuriya 35* (76b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 2* (17b)

       Waqar to try for more after lunch, brought back as Anwar has very
        few options
  30.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, squishes to the off
  30.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone outside off
  30.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, better ball on middle and off,
        pushed down carefully
  30.4 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, bouncer flys 3 feet over the
        Sri Lankan captains helmet
  30.5 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, now the expected straight
        faster ball on middles makes Jaya hurry
  30.6 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run

End of over 31 (maiden) Sri Lanka 78/3 (142 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 11-3-30-2
DPMdeS Jayawardene 2* (17b) ST Jayasuriya 35* (82b 4x4)

  31.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run
  31.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, three runs
  31.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  31.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run
  31.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run
  31.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 32 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 84/3 (136 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 9-1-31-0
ST Jayasuriya 39* (84b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 4* (21b)

  32.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, no run, edged to third slipo but along
        the ground
  32.2 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run
  32.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  32.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  32.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  32.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, FOUR, a yorker attempt taken on the
        half volley and driven to long off

End of over 33 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 89/3 (131 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 12-3-35-2
ST Jayasuriya 40* (86b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 8* (25b 1x4)

  33.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run
  33.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  33.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended to sq leg
  33.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended to sq leg
  33.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, tries sweep hits on pad and
        may be bat fall on off side, Moin was on the leg side, unlucky
        again Saqlain
  33.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 34 (1 run) Sri Lanka 90/3 (130 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 10-1-32-0
ST Jayasuriya 41* (87b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 8* (30b 1x4)

  34.1 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run, cut dow to deep bwd point
  34.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  34.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, good short ball, well left
  34.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, two runs
  34.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, driven firmly but straight to
        fielder
  34.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone out side off

End of over 35 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 93/3 (127 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 13-3-38-2
ST Jayasuriya 42* (88b 4x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 10* (35b 1x4)

  35.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run, guided to short third man
  35.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, swept down to long leg
  35.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone out side off
  35.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, FOUR, edge between 1st and 2nd slip,
        again unlucky
  35.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, FOUR, this time cut with full
        authority
  35.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run

End of over 36 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 103/3 (117 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 11-1-42-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 11* (36b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 51* (93b 6x4)

       only 117 more runs with 7 wickets in hand
  36.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run
  36.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, one run, played with angled bat down
        to third man, easy runs for Sri Lanka, Waqar couldn't find
        anything in this spell
  36.3 Waqar Younis to Jayasuriya, one run, pushed to cover
  36.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, played it with ease to mid off
  36.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, driven past bowler wel fielded
        by A, Razzaq
  36.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, FOUR, played this between mid off and
        cover

End of over 37 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 109/3 (111 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 14-3-44-2
ST Jayasuriya 52* (94b 6x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 16* (41b 2x4)

       Razzaq to replace Saqlain
  37.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run, starts with ano ball
  37.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, nudges down to 3rd man
  37.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  37.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, flshes and misses out side off
  37.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to mid on
  37.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  37.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to point, wants a run
        sent back by the cvaptain

End of over 38 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 111/3 (109 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 13-4-22-1 (1nb)
ST Jayasuriya 53* (96b 6x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 16* (46b 2x4)

       Change of ends for Saqlain
  38.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, plays it of the backfoot
        with angled bat
  38.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, no run, defended
  38.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run, down the leg side, easily
        pushed to sq leg for a single
  38.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  38.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, defended
  38.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, padded away out side leg

End of over 39 (1 run) Sri Lanka 112/3 (108 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 12-1-43-0
ST Jayasuriya 54* (99b 6x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 16* (49b 2x4)

  39.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, a bit risky as they started
        off late
  39.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, left alone outside off
  39.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, pulls the short ball to sq
        leg along the ground
  39.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, a wishy washy wave at a ball
        outside off and swinging away, missed
  39.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, one run, to point
  39.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, left alone

End of over 40 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 115/3 (105 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 14-4-25-1 (1nb)
ST Jayasuriya 56* (102b 6x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 17* (52b 2x4)

  40.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayasuriya, one run, just past the silly point
  40.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, flighted and pushes him
        onto his backfoot
  40.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, driven back to Saqlain
  40.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, driven onto Wasti's shin at
        silly mid off
  40.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, well flighted ball on off
        stump, pushed to the off
  40.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 41 (1 run) Sri Lanka 116/3 (104 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 13-1-44-0
ST Jayasuriya 57* (103b 6x4) DPMdeS Jayawardene 17* (57b 2x4)

  41.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, no run, left alone outside off
        drives and snicks it to Aamer at slip
  41.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayasuriya, OUT: low catch to Aamer at first slip,
        snicked going for a cover drive

       Sri Lanka 116/4, Partnership of 43
       ST Jayasuriya  c Aamer Sohail b Abdur Razzaq  56 (105b 6x4 0x6)
       DPMdeS Jayawardene 17* (57b 2x4) Abdur Razzaq 14.2-4-25-2 (1nb)

  41.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, inswinger confidentally turned
        to leg by the veteran
  41.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  41.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, FOUR, lovely cover drive through the
        gap
  41.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, left alone

End of over 42 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 121/4 (99 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 15-4-30-2 (1nb)
A Ranatunga 1* (1b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 21* (60b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

       Sri Lanka need 99 more
  42.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, delibrate padding, an appeal
        as the ball was coming in, declined
  42.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  42.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone
  42.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushed to point
  42.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded away outside off
  42.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone but closer to the
        off stump

End of over 43 (maiden) Sri Lanka 121/4 (99 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 14-2-43-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 21* (60b 3x4) A Ranatunga 1* (7b)

  43.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, FOUR, pulls from about his neck area
        and well controlled to mid wicket
  43.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  43.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  43.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  43.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to point
  43.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, good incoming ball, whipped in
        and was played to mid on

End of over 44 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 125/4 (95 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 16-4-34-2 (2nb)
A Ranatunga 1* (7b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 25* (66b 4x4)

  44.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone and ranatunga is
        surrounded by close in fielders
  44.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  44.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, turned to leg and run for
        their lives but the throw missed
  44.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  44.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, comfortably to deep point
        for an easy run
  44.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run

End of over 45 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 128/4 (92 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 15-2-46-0
A Ranatunga 3* (11b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 26* (68b 4x4)

  45.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  45.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, digs the yorker to mid on
  45.3 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, good diving save by Afridi at
        cover
  45.4 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to Afridi at cover
  45.5 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  45.6 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run, driven off his feet to mid on

End of over 46 (1 run) Sri Lanka 129/4 (91 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 17-4-35-2 (2nb)
A Ranatunga 4* (13b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 26* (72b 4x4)

  46.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, flighted and beaten, taken on
        the pad
  46.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  46.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded away again with some
        muffled appeals
  46.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  46.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, stretches forward to a ball
        that came in and hit the pad, appeal declined
  46.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, a repeat, hit on his ample
        middle

End of over 47 (maiden) Sri Lanka 129/4 (91 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 16-3-46-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 26* (72b 4x4) A Ranatunga 4* (19b)

  47.1 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, no run
  47.2 Abdur Razzaq to Jayawardene, one run, drives and finds an outside
        edge to third man
  47.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, placed into the covers
  47.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a great ball edged but did not
        carry and the fielder at point was static
  47.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  47.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 48 (1 run) Sri Lanka 130/4 (90 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 18-4-36-2 (2nb)
DPMdeS Jayawardene 27* (74b 4x4) A Ranatunga 4* (23b)

  48.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, armer and beats the batsman
  48.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  48.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  48.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run
  48.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, appeal for lbw but ump Zaidi
        shakes his head
  48.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, legbye: two runs, missed on the
        legside and a four saved by Razzaq's boot

End of over 49 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 133/4 (87 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 17-3-47-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 28* (78b 4x4) A Ranatunga 4* (25b)

       Waqar brought back
  49.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, one run, driven to wide mid on
  49.2 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, slower ball, played across the
        line to mid wicket
  49.3 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run
  49.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, FOUR, snicked and dropped by Wasti at
        second slip
  49.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, on middle stump and Waqar
        looks distraught
  49.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to ex cover

End of over 50 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 139/4 (81 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 15-3-50-2
A Ranatunga 5* (27b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 33* (82b 5x4)

  50.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, flighted and played to point
  50.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, defensive push to the off
  50.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, faster ball almost through
        the gate, brought his bat down at the last moment
  50.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded away
  50.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  50.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 51 (maiden) Sri Lanka 139/4 (81 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 18-4-47-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 33* (82b 5x4) A Ranatunga 5* (33b)

  51.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, yorker and well pushed to mid
        off
  51.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, ball riose sharply and fended
        to point
  51.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to cover
  51.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, turned to leg
  51.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, oushed into the covers with a
        very straight bat
  51.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, loud appeal for a caught
        behind, a sound but declined, Waqar unhappy

End of over 52 (maiden) Sri Lanka 139/4 (81 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 16-4-50-2
A Ranatunga 5* (33b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 33* (88b 5x4)

  52.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  52.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  52.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, swept from outside off to
        fine leg
  52.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run
  52.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, one run, tucked off his body to
        fine leg
  52.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, huge appeal for a delibrate
        padding which went on and on, declined by ump Zaidi

End of over 53 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 141/4 (79 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 19-4-49-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 34* (90b 5x4) A Ranatunga 6* (37b)

  53.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, a bouncer and an attempted
        hook is missed
  53.2 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, leaves the away swinger alone,
        bowling his hear out today
  53.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, left alone again
  53.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to mid off
  53.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, on target dipped in and
        defended to mid on
  53.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, a good maiden

End of over 54 (maiden) Sri Lanka 141/4 (79 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 17-5-50-2
A Ranatunga 6* (37b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 34* (96b 5x4)

  54.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, in coming arm ball pushed to
        cover
  54.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  54.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, padded away
  54.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, faster ball pushed to point
  54.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, tosses one up and rana
        decides he is not going to be tempted
  54.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 55 (maiden) Sri Lanka 141/4 (79 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 20-5-49-0
DPMdeS Jayawardene 34* (96b 5x4) A Ranatunga 6* (43b)

  55.1 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, one run, thick edge to third man
  55.2 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run, placed into the covers
  55.3 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, on off stump pushed it away
  55.4 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, a wasted bouncer
  55.5 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, outswinger left alone
  55.6 Waqar Younis to Jayawardene, no run, another one left alone

End of over 56 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 143/4 (77 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 18-5-52-2
A Ranatunga 7* (44b) DPMdeS Jayawardene 35* (101b 5x4)

       everyone decides to have a cup of tea

Match State: Tea

       post lunch and final session of the test underway
  56.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  56.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, no run, taken on the pad
        a sure catch but Zaidi strangely decides not to give it at first,
        goes to the other ump, consults, calls on the walkie talkie and
        finally comes back to the stumps and holds his finger up
  56.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Jayawardene, OUT: a simple decision but a
        confused Zaidi had to consult everyone much to TV comms and this
        comms amusement, a coolest guy we have seen as an ump for a decade

       Sri Lanka 144/5, Partnership of 28
       DPMdeS Jayawardene  c Yousuf Youhana b Saqlain Mushtaq  35 (103b 5x4 0x6)
       A Ranatunga 8* (45b) Saqlain Mushtaq 20.3-5-50-1

  56.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  56.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, a loose ball slammed to cover
        but a good save stops the four
  56.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 57 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 145/5 (75 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 21-5-51-1
RS Kaluwitharana 1* (1b) A Ranatunga 8* (47b)

  57.1 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run
  57.2 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run
  57.3 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run
  57.4 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, hit on Ranas hand and hurt,
        physio tried but has gone back to the pavilion

       A Ranatunga  retired hurt  8 (49b 0x4 0x6)

  57.5 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run
  57.6 Waqar Younis to Vaas, no run

End of over 58 (1 run) Sri Lanka 146/5 (74 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 19-5-53-2
RS Kaluwitharana 2* (3b) WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b)

  58.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  58.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  58.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  58.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run
  58.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run
  58.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Vaas, no run

End of over 59 (1 run) Sri Lanka 147/5 (73 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 22-5-52-1
RS Kaluwitharana 3* (6b) WPUJC Vaas 0* (5b)

  59.1 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, driven through the covers
  59.2 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run

       Sri Lanka 152/6, Partnership of 8
       WPUJC Vaas  run out (Saqlain Mushtaq)  0 (5b 0x4 0x6)

  59.3 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  59.4 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  59.5 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  59.6 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run

End of over 60 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 152/6 (68 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 20-5-58-2
RS Kaluwitharana 8* (8b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 0* (4b)

  60.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, loud appeal for lbw
        declined by Mr Cool Zaidi
  60.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  60.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, legbye: one run, another long
        appeal declined by ump Zaidi who is called  Pavrotti look alike by
        a TV comm
  60.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run
  60.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, two runs
  60.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run

End of over 61 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 155/6 (65 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 23-5-54-1
RS Kaluwitharana 8* (11b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 2* (7b)

  61.1 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run
  61.2 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run
  61.3 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  61.4 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  61.5 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  61.6 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, one run

End of over 62 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 157/6 (63 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 21-5-60-2
DNT Zoysa 3* (11b) RS Kaluwitharana 9* (13b 1x4)

  62.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  62.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, one run
  62.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  62.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  62.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run
  62.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run

End of over 63 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 160/6 (60 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 24-5-57-1
RS Kaluwitharana 11* (16b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 4* (14b)

  63.1 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run
  63.2 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run
  63.3 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, no run
  63.4 Waqar Younis to Zoysa, one run
  63.5 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run
  63.6 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run

End of over 64 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 163/6 (57 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 22-5-63-2
RS Kaluwitharana 13* (20b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 5* (16b)

  64.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  64.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  64.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  64.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  64.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  64.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run

End of over 65 (maiden) Sri Lanka 163/6 (57 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 25-6-57-1
DNT Zoysa 5* (16b) RS Kaluwitharana 13* (26b 1x4)

  65.1 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, two runs
  65.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, FOUR, through the covers
  65.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
  65.4 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
  65.5 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
  65.6 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run

End of over 66 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 169/6 (51 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 19-4-42-2 (2nb)
RS Kaluwitharana 13* (26b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 11* (22b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  66.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  66.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  66.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, beaten trying a sweep
  66.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, two runs, cut to wide third man
        as the tension mounts
  66.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  66.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, tries to turn it to leg
        leading edge pops to drop short of the point fielder and Saq hold
        his head

End of over 67 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 171/6 (49 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 26-6-59-1
DNT Zoysa 11* (22b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 15* (32b 1x4)

  67.1 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run, beaten outside off
  67.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, one run
  67.3 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, pulls and a tired looking
        Waqar first went back then dived forward and dropped it at short
        mid wicket
  67.4 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, almost a run out as Kalu
        was looking at his partner and a direct throw would have got him
        at the bowlers end
  67.5 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, no run
  67.6 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, one run, turned to sq leg

End of over 68 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 174/6 (46 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 20-4-45-2 (2nb)
DNT Zoysa 13* (26b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 16* (34b 1x4)

  68.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run
  68.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, driven to m id on dont go for a
        run despite a fumble
  68.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, a loud appeal off a straight ball
        but pitched outside off stump
  68.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, pushed down to the close in
        fielders
  68.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, drives miscues and it dribbles to
        bwd point, becoming more like a one-dayer here
  68.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Zoysa, no run, another maiden for Saqlain

End of over 69 (maiden) Sri Lanka 174/6 (46 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 27-7-59-1
RS Kaluwitharana 16* (34b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 13* (32b 1x4)

  69.1 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  69.2 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, legbye: two runs
       gone caught by Wasti low at slip, as we thought this is more like a
        one-day nail biter
  69.3 Abdur Razzaq to Zoysa, OUT: a low one to him at second slip closer
        to the bat makes up for an earlier dropped one

       Sri Lanka 177/7, Partnership of 25
       DNT Zoysa  c Wajahatullah b Abdur Razzaq  13 (34b 1x4 0x6)
       RS Kaluwitharana 17* (35b 1x4) Abdur Razzaq 20.3-4-46-3 (2nb)

       bowled unfortunately another hatt-trick chance for the Razzle
        Dazzle man
  69.4 Abdur Razzaq to Wickramasinghe, OUT: a yorker struck and likely
        bruised his toe and went into the stumps

       Sri Lanka 177/8, Partnership of 0
       GP Wickramasinghe  b Abdur Razzaq  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       RS Kaluwitharana 17* (35b 1x4) Abdur Razzaq 20.4-4-46-4 (2nb)

  69.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, turned to fine leg as Ranatunga
        came back after a thub injection for pain
  69.6 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, whips it to mid wicket

End of over 70 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 179/8 (41 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 21-4-48-4 (2nb)
RS Kaluwitharana 18* (36b 1x4) A Ranatunga 9* (50b)

       Anwar is animated into doing field adjustment normally does it
        cooly
  70.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, played bat and pad
        together to short cover
       run out chance as it looks close and tv ump called in
  70.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, to point and the tv ump
        gives the benefit, close call
  70.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, appeal for lbw declined by
        pavrotti, nee Zaidi
  70.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, a vociferous appeal for ct
        behind declined by the ever cool ump Zaidi and replay shows he was
        quite right too
  70.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run
  70.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone

End of over 71 (1 run) Sri Lanka 180/8 (40 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 28-7-60-1
RS Kaluwitharana 19* (38b 1x4) A Ranatunga 9* (54b)

       still 40 to get for Sri Lanka
  71.1 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, to sq leg
  71.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, pushes it to point as a bearded
        fan is shown biting his remaining nails
  71.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, slower ball well defended to off
  71.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run, a one handed push to mid on,
        looks like the Pak bowlers need to bowl into him
  71.5 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, propped to mid off
  71.6 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, follows up and tries to
        frighten Kalu back into his crease

End of over 72 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 182/8 (38 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 22-4-50-4 (2nb)
A Ranatunga 10* (57b) RS Kaluwitharana 20* (41b 1x4)

  72.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed to bwd point and gets
        off strike
  72.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, run out chance muffed up
        as Saqlain overran it
  72.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, left alone
  72.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  72.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, left alone and wide down
        the legside
  72.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run

End of over 73 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 185/8 (35 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 29-7-63-1
A Ranatunga 12* (60b) RS Kaluwitharana 21* (44b 1x4)

  73.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, on his body edged to cover, has
        difficulty and holds his wrapped up thumb
  73.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, beaten as he has difficulty
        stretching to it
  73.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, FOUR, glanced to fine leg for a valuable
        boundary
  73.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  73.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run
  73.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run

End of over 74 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 189/8 (31 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 23-4-54-4 (2nb)
RS Kaluwitharana 21* (44b 1x4) A Ranatunga 16* (66b 1x4)

  74.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, three runs, goes for a one-day
        hoik to mid wicket, a miscue and drops safely
  74.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, paddle sweep to fine leg
  74.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, padded as the ball was
        outside leg, went over the rope but a dead ball
  74.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  74.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, an appeal for a bat and
        glove but ump Zaidi prevails
  74.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run

End of over 75 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 193/8 (27 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 30-7-67-1
A Ranatunga 17* (67b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 24* (49b 1x4)

  75.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, one run
  75.2 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, cover drive well fielded by
        Afridi saving a four
  75.3 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, full toss smashed to cover
  75.4 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, a push to short mid on and
        run a quick one as the game slips Sri lanka's way
  75.5 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, allows it to hit his bat and
        steers it into the slips
  75.6 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a faster ball left alone, SL
        need 25 more

End of over 76 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 195/8 (25 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 24-4-56-4 (2nb)
RS Kaluwitharana 25* (52b 1x4) A Ranatunga 18* (70b 1x4)

  76.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, allows it to hit his pads
  76.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, a bat there but did not
        carry to fwd and silly short leg
  76.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, went off the thigh an
        appeal but went over the silly short legs head
  76.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run
  76.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, three runs, chopped in a typical rana
        intelligent manner and HE runs all three
  76.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, another bat and pad
        appeal and declined by the immovale and pressure proof ump Zaidi

End of over 77 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 199/8 (21 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 31-7-71-1
A Ranatunga 21* (71b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 26* (57b 1x4)

  77.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a short lifter one handedly
        squirted to off but no one there
  77.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a bouncer too short causes him
        no problem
  77.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, prodded to bwd point
  77.4 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, legbye: one run, winced and he gets a
        run
  77.5 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, pushed away to mid off
  77.6 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, another lifting ball and he
        managed to step away and fend it down

End of over 78 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 200/8 (20 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 25-5-56-4 (2nb)
A Ranatunga 21* (75b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 26* (59b 1x4)

       Waqar doing some stretching, expects the new ball due after 2 overs
  78.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, beaten no touch went through
        to Moin
  78.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run
  78.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, comes forward and
        smothers it
  78.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run
  78.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, hops up and slams it
        straight to the cover fielder
  78.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, plays and misses and onto
        his pad outside leg

End of over 79 (1 run) Sri Lanka 201/8 (19 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 32-7-72-1
A Ranatunga 22* (77b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 26* (63b 1x4)

       Waqar being brought in
  79.1 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, on target pushes it back and
        Waqar gets a hand on it
  79.2 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, misses runs down the legside
  79.3 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, good rising deliver makes rana
        take his hand off, playing it to point
  79.4 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, beaten trying to paddle it over
        slips, a good idea if it had come off
  79.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, open faced push to short cover,
        so far Waq is economical
  79.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, left alone and now the new ball
        due, 19 to get for SL and 2 wicket for Pakistan, has becomea tense
        one-dayer

End of over 80 (maiden) Sri Lanka 201/8 (19 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 23-6-63-2
RS Kaluwitharana 26* (63b 1x4) A Ranatunga 22* (83b 1x4)

  80.1 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, plays it between his legs
        to bwd short leg
  80.2 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, one run, a casual throw by Moin
        back to Saqlain allows an overthrow
  80.3 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, well stopped at point by
        Razzaq
  80.4 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, no run, fishes at a faster ball and
        misses
  80.5 Saqlain Mushtaq to Ranatunga, one run, pushed away into the cover
        gap
  80.6 Saqlain Mushtaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, comes out two steps and
        takes it on his pads, 17 more needed

End of over 81 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 203/8 (17 more runs req)
Saqlain Mushtaq 33-7-74-1
A Ranatunga 23* (86b 1x4) RS Kaluwitharana 27* (66b 1x4)

  81.1 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, no run, beaten outside off and looks
        unhappy as he played well away from his Body
  81.2 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run, turned to mid wicket, Afrid is
        it with a sliding save celebrating his ostensible 20th birthday!
  81.3 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run, cuts handsomely and a stung
        Afridi at very short ex cover stopped it
  81.4 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, one run, dangles his bat and guides
        it to third man
  81.5 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, FOUR, deflected to point and tension
        eases all over
       Whatmore comes out and claps. also a new cherry lloking ball handed
        over by the ump
  81.6 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, one run, to mid on very risky as a run
        out chance muffed up by a poor throw by Saeed Anwar, easy one too"

End of over 82 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 210/8 (10 more runs req)
Waqar Younis 24-6-70-2
A Ranatunga 29* (90b 2x4) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (68b 1x4)

  82.1 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a tired looking harmless bouncer
  82.2 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, no run, a one handed leave but walked
        too far across almost got bowled
  82.3 Abdur Razzaq to Ranatunga, bye: one run, one handed leave confused
        Moin who let it go
  82.4 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, a bat and pad and the ball
        tricles to leg
  82.5 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, cuts but straight to point
  82.6 Abdur Razzaq to Kaluwitharana, no run, onto his backfoot, squeezes
        it to leg

End of over 83 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 211/8 (9 more runs req)
Abdur Razzaq 26-6-56-4 (2nb)
A Ranatunga 29* (93b 2x4) RS Kaluwitharana 28* (71b 1x4)

       9 more left
       fielding adjustments some delay here
  83.1 Waqar Younis to Ranatunga, legbye: one run, the ball was on around
        leg stump and fizzled to fine leg
  83.2 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run, pulls but not times and mid
        wicket prevents a run
  83.3 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, a cracking cut to backward
        point, amidst sighs all round
  83.4 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, no run, drives and a tired Waqar
        cannot bend down fast enough allows mid off to field it
       edged and its all over as it races over the rope
  83.5 Waqar Younis to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, edged into the slips runs to
        the boundary, Sri Lanka win a close test, claps all round for an
        exciting match
       Lankan batters embrace each other having snatched a victory from a
        depleted Pak bowling attack who did a fine job today
       only three bowlers used today bowling 80.5 overs and the experts on
        TV feel that this was one of the great matches, certainly this
        year, Sri Lanka looked certain at the beginning and Pak fought
        back to make it a nail-biter at the end
       presentaions coming up, both teams are hyped up to play the next
        one at Pashawar beginning at 05:30GMT on Sunday 5 March
        Master of ceremonies is Ramiz Raja, and Anwar says he is not
        disappointed at all congrats his bowlers and is please with
        Wasim's support also mentions Younis Khan, conratulates Sri Lanka.
        Says he had the feeling we could have won with a few more runs
        Jayasuriya, thanks Ranatunga for his effort in spite of his injury
        several times
       Man of the matchm Aravinda de Silva
       receives a cheque of Rs 40,000, is happy with his 100 and passes
        the credit to the team
       says its his duty to do his best and does not mind missing the One
        Day games

Match State: Sri Lanka won by 2 wicket

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