Azam firm but wickets tumble as Sri Lanka push for victory

Skipper Babar Azam stood unbeaten in Pakistan's monumental chase of 508 but spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two wickets on day five to help Sri Lanka sniff victory in the second Test on Thursday.

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Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during the final day of the second cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on July 28, 2022.-- Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara /AFP

2022-07-28 13:08:59

Skipper Babar Azam stood unbeaten in Pakistan's monumental chase of 508 but spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two wickets on day five to help Sri Lanka sniff victory in the second Test on Thursday.

Jayasuriya got Agha Salman out for four at the stroke of lunch in Galle to leave Pakistan needing an inconceivable 320 to win, or to ride out the last two sessions for a draw and a 1-0 series victory.

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