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Pakistan 281 for 4 (Azhar 100, Younis 55, Misbah 40*, Dilshan 2-48) lead Sri Lanka 239 by 42 runs
Azhar Ali's first international century help Pakistan take control of the second Test next to Sri Lanka on the second day in Dubai.
Ali laboured through the 90s before finally receiving the last two runs to reach triple figures from a mis-timed sweep up that trickle slowly away from the wicketkeeper.
It was a day of landmark for Ali, who had previous passed 1,000 Test runs.
However, he unsuccessful to make it to the close, unable to add to his tally before being given out lbw to Tillakaratne Dilshan in the last but one over of the day.
Saeed Ajmal came in as a night watchman and strikes a four before play was call to a close with Pakistan on 281 for four, a lead of 42.
Ali's ton crown a physically powerful day for Pakistan, with Misbah-ul-Haq winning on 40 at the finish.
They had in progress with a wobble as Sri Lanka enjoyed a pair of breakthrough in the early going thanks to Dhammika Prasad.
Both Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar had previously established a life in the 15th over after being drop off succeeding balls from Suranga Lakmal.
Hafeez on 25 was spill by Dilshan at short additional cover and, from the next release; the unlucky Lakmal saw Mahela Jayawardene put down a custom catch at second slip after Umar edge an out swinger when on 24.
Prasad ensured the mistakes were not too costly, though; by remove both men soon afterwards.
Umar was first to go, binding an attempted drive to debutant wicketkeeper Kaushal Silva to leave for 27.
Hafeez (33) followed with just one more run on the board, Prasad getting one to nip back and trap the batsman leg before wicket even though television replays optional the ball may have been going down the leg side.
Pakistan domestic control of events after lunch, however.
Having only manage to score 53 runs at a cost of two wickets in the morning, Pakistan put on 87 in the afternoon, and the meeting would have been a complete achievement but for the loss of Younus Khan for 55 in the last but one over before tea.
Dilshan establish some turn on the pitch and got Younus to edge on to his stump.
Dilshan took two for 48 while Prasad had two for 73. Lakmal bowled without much luck, but manage seven maidens in his 20 overs to keep the score down.
The three-Test series is tied after a draw in the opening match.
Azhar Ali's first international century help Pakistan take control of the second Test next to Sri Lanka on the second day in Dubai.
Ali laboured through the 90s before finally receiving the last two runs to reach triple figures from a mis-timed sweep up that trickle slowly away from the wicketkeeper.
It was a day of landmark for Ali, who had previous passed 1,000 Test runs.
However, he unsuccessful to make it to the close, unable to add to his tally before being given out lbw to Tillakaratne Dilshan in the last but one over of the day.
Saeed Ajmal came in as a night watchman and strikes a four before play was call to a close with Pakistan on 281 for four, a lead of 42.
Ali's ton crown a physically powerful day for Pakistan, with Misbah-ul-Haq winning on 40 at the finish.
They had in progress with a wobble as Sri Lanka enjoyed a pair of breakthrough in the early going thanks to Dhammika Prasad.
Both Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar had previously established a life in the 15th over after being drop off succeeding balls from Suranga Lakmal.
Hafeez on 25 was spill by Dilshan at short additional cover and, from the next release; the unlucky Lakmal saw Mahela Jayawardene put down a custom catch at second slip after Umar edge an out swinger when on 24.
Prasad ensured the mistakes were not too costly, though; by remove both men soon afterwards.
Umar was first to go, binding an attempted drive to debutant wicketkeeper Kaushal Silva to leave for 27.
Hafeez (33) followed with just one more run on the board, Prasad getting one to nip back and trap the batsman leg before wicket even though television replays optional the ball may have been going down the leg side.
Pakistan domestic control of events after lunch, however.
Having only manage to score 53 runs at a cost of two wickets in the morning, Pakistan put on 87 in the afternoon, and the meeting would have been a complete achievement but for the loss of Younus Khan for 55 in the last but one over before tea.
Dilshan establish some turn on the pitch and got Younus to edge on to his stump.
Dilshan took two for 48 while Prasad had two for 73. Lakmal bowled without much luck, but manage seven maidens in his 20 overs to keep the score down.
The three-Test series is tied after a draw in the opening match.
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