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Pakistan v Sri Lanka

Match reports, news and live scores as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in two T20s, five ODIs and three Tests in the United Arab Emirates.

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Pakistan's Win & The Drama Of Test Cricket

Test cricket has the capacity, like no other form of the game, to produce extended periods of high drama that leave you on the edge of your seat. We saw plenty of that today as Pakistan chased down 302 to beat Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Build 220-Run Lead

Sri Lanka closed day four of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah with a lead of 220 runs by reaching 133 for five in their second innings.

Shehzad Century As Pakistan Cut Deficit

Ahmed Shehzad scored his maiden Test century as Pakistan narrowed the deficit to Sri Lanka to 137 runs at stumps on day three of the third and final Test in Sharjah.

Pakistan Solid After Sri Lanka Declare

Sri Lankan batsmen Angelo Mathews and Dilruwan Perera both missed centuries before their side declared on day two of the third and final Test against Pakistan, who closed on 19 without loss, in Sharjah.

Late Strikes Hamper Sri Lankan Progress

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal took two wickets late on the opening day of the third and final Test in Sharjah as Sri Lanka closed on 220 for five.

Sri Lanka Beat Defiant Pakistan

Sri Lanka brought Pakistan's defiant resistance to an end with a nine-wicket victory midway through the final day of the second Test in Dubai.

Pakistan Graft For 107-Run Lead

Pakistan managed to bat through the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dubai despite losing the wickets of Younus Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq to lead by 107 runs at stumps.

Pakistan Fight Back Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan produced not one but two fightbacks on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dubai, which ended with them trailing by 91 runs.

Silva, Jayawardene Steer Sri Lanka Into Lead

A century from Mahela Jayawardene and Kaushal Silva's near-miss helped Sri Lanka close day two of the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai 153 runs ahead.

Sri Lanka Enjoy Strong Opening Day

The first day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai ran along similar lines to the first Test in Abu Dhabi except this time, Sri Lanka dominated proceedings.

Rankings Boost For Ashes Winners

Many of Australia's Ashes-winning players have been rewarded for their performances by making progress in the ICC Player Rankings.

Kulasekara Out Of Pakistan Tests

Sri Lanka seam-bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has withdrawn from the squad for the ongoing series against Pakistan due to a hamstring injury.

Hafeez Guides Pakistan To Draw

Mohammad Hafeez stroked an unbeaten 80 as Pakistan, who had been set 302 to win, drew the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Mathews Century Puts Sri Lanka 241 Ahead

Angelo Mathews scored his first Test century since taking over as Sri Lanka captain to help his side bat through day four against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, ending with a lead of 241 runs.

Finger Fracture Ends Akmal's Series

Pakistan wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal will play no further part in the Test series against Sri Lanka after fracturing a finger on day three of the ongoing first Test in Abu Dhabi.

Gul Released From Pakistan Test Squad

Fast bowler Umar Gul has been released from Pakistan's Test squad and will head home from Abu Dhabi to continue his recovery from injury.

Sri Lanka Fight Back, Establish Small Lead

Sri Lanka fought back strongly on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, and closed seven runs ahead with six second-innings wickets remaining.

Misbah & Younus Build Pakistan's Lead

Experienced batsmen Younus Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq both scored centuries to enable Pakistan to build a lead of 123 on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan Dominate Opening Day

Pakistan dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi by dismissing their opponents for 204 before closing on 46 for one in reply.

Sri Lanka Earn Consolation Win

Sri Lanka salvaged some pride ahead of the Test series against Pakistan by winning the final One-Day International in Abu Dhabi by two wickets.

Hafeez Recalled For Tests Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan have made three changes to their Test squad for the forthcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka in the UAE.

Pakistan Win And Take Series Against Sri Lanka

Mohammad Hafeez hit his third hundred of the series and helped Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the fourth ODI on Wednesday.

Prasanna Jayawardene Recalled By Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have made several changes to their Test squad for the forthcoming three-match series against Pakistan in the UAE.

Hafeez, Shehzad, Gul Star In Big Win

A second century of the series from Mohammad Hafeez led Pakistan to a convincing 113-run win in the third One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

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