Jaya sprints to catch up with hosts

Sanath Jayasuriya struck a cavalier 96 not out to lead Sri Lanka’s fightback against Pakistan after a century by Inzamam-ul-Haq on the ...

Sanath Jayasuriya struck a cavalier 96 not out to lead Sri Lanka’s fightback against Pakistan after a century by Inzamam-ul-Haq on the third day of the second Test on Saturday.

Trailing by 270 runs on first innings, Sri Lanka reached the close on 134 for one, still needing a further 136 to avoid an innings defeat.

Jayasuriya was on the brink of a 14th Test century, having hit 14 fours and a six in 104 balls. His exhilarating display continued a strong revival by the visitors, who took the last five wickets for 77 runs in the afternoon session to dismiss Pakistan for 478.

Brief scores

Sri Lanka: 208 and 134/1 (Jayasuriya 96 n.o) vs Pakistan: 478 (Younis Khan 124, Inzamam 117, Vaas 3/106, Fernando 3/96).

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