Sri Lanka in An Advantageous Position

As the 1st day’s play came to an end, the hosts were able to reach an advantageous position in the first test against Pakistan. In the morning, however, pace-duo of Mohd Aamer and Abdur Rauf, on behalf of Pakistan, offered some brilliant performance to take the visitors to an advantageous position.

Both pacers, in their debut match, bowled in an immaculate line and length. Aamer offered the early blow for Pakistan, while scalping 2 wickets in the 1st session of the play. The effect for the home side was enormous as they were reduced to 21 for 2. The bowler picked up another wicket in the later phase just after the tea.

His counterpart, Rauf, reciprocated well on the other side by claiming a couple of wickets. The hosts were finally all out for 292. Pakistan, in their reply Pakistan, as well, experienced some early blows. Nuwan Kulasekara, for the hosts, scalped the wicket of Salman Butt for duck. It was then the turn of Thilan Thushara who trapped Khurram Manzoor in front of the stumps for 2. At the end of the day,
Pakistan was able reaching 15 for the loss of 2 wickets.

For Sri Lanka, Tharanga Paranavitana, the opener crafted a vita 72. Angelo Mathews, a debutant batsman scored 42 while arriving at the crease in the 7th position.

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