Azhar, Misbah Seal Dramatic Win
Azhar Ali scored a century and Misbah-ul-Haq an unbeaten 68 as Pakistan chased down 302 to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in fading light at the end of the third and final Test in Sharjah.
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Azhar Ali scored a century and Misbah-ul-Haq an unbeaten 68 as Pakistan chased down 302 to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in fading light at the end of the third and final Test in Sharjah.
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.
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