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00:09Well, it's not just the moving day, it's the moving session of day three of this first day's
00:15match. Pakistan versus Sri Lanka. We are live at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. And let's
00:21quickly show you where the game is. Sri Lanka, 320 runs behind. They're on 114 for three after
00:28Pakistan made a very impressive 434 for nine after being put into bat.
00:35Saakib Khan, he already picked up two wickets.
00:41Good line to start with. Saakib Khan.
00:49Nicely driven. Well, he was going full that time. And look at the response. Lovely on drive.
01:02That's what he could do. See, if you look at his pace, he's in those mid 120s to the low
01:08120s. But he is quick enough. And play will go on till about 455 in the evening.
01:18Tananjay Dissibha, meanwhile, able to just drill a little gap between that slip and gully for a boundary.
01:28Lovely shot. Lovely drive. Lent into it. And excellent result.
01:38Lovely delivery. Just seems away. You've seen this throughout this morning session. Every couple of overs, there's one delivery that
01:46reacts off the surface.
01:52Straight away, whipped away. On the onside. Tying beautifully. And trickles into the fence.
02:03Edge and dropped. The first opportunity that was created today. Full delivery. The drive went
02:12quickly to first slip. But that should have been gobbled.
02:20Oh, just gets it away. Down to third inadvertently. But he gets to his 50. A hard draft in this
02:31innings. 850 in test match cricket to go with his 500s.
02:42Full and just ease through the offside. Comfortable cover drive. Two full and punished.
02:50Yeah, since day one, this length, full one, has been treated in the similar manner.
02:58Steaded the nerves. Oh, once again, beaten outside the off stump.
03:03He was playing for in-swinger. A good thing he never chased the ball.
03:12Oh, Edson gone. That was the wicket Pakistan were looking for. And a very important one.
03:18Coming at the very right time. Persistent with that line and also perseverance.
03:26Rewarded. There is a workhorse. Muhammad Abbas kept on balling at the nagging line of length.
03:34A little deviation from Ram Dassam's away from the left-hander worked for him and also for Pakistan.
03:42This was the wicket they were looking for. They were looking to break this partnership.
03:46They have done so. Set batsman. Kamindo Mandis goes for 58. It's 155 for 4.
03:57Punched down the ground. Puller on that occasion and has been punished.
04:02That's one area where Razavullah will have to rethink. He's giving away a few deliveries
04:07of which Sri Lankan batters are getting away with.
04:13That's it. Clipped it into the leg side for his 21st half century.
04:20Has been brilliant. Absorbed the pressure and delivered at the right time, Dhanan Jaya.
04:26We are full of responsibility. This innings is hard work paid.
04:33Edge. No third slip. Goes for 4.
04:38The one might say perfect placement, but he got lucky again. He was dropped on 40.
04:45How beautiful delivery. Just a teaser outside of Stump.
04:50As I said, he needs to be bowling with that Slip Gordon. Pretty active.
04:58Oh, very near. Good reaction. Really good reaction on the part of Dhanan Jaya.
05:05Absolutely. Wonderful. Quick reaction.
05:11That has been hit high, wide and handsome. Dhanan Jaya. The beautiful lofted on drive.
05:23Oh, Apesh. In the gap. They've got protection, but he has to hurry.
05:28Won't be able to cut it off. Boundary to Dhanan Jaya.
05:36Beautifully played. Salmendes, he loves to rely on the back foot. He's very deep in the crease and knows that.
05:48Oh, lovely delivery. We've seen this throughout the test match. Every so often there's one delivery that sort of nips
05:56and seams and just beats the bat.
06:02Leaves that alone. And that will be the end of the first session's play.
06:07Sri Lanka going into lunch. 221 for four. It has been a fantastic session for Sri Lanka with the bat.
06:18They've been able to absorb pressure and they've built up nicely. Dhanan Jaya, 87 not out. Has been the message.
06:27Captain Mendes goes into lunch. He'll enjoy lunch. Both these batters will. Mendes not out. 20, 107 runs scored.
06:37This is how things unfolded for Sri Lanka. Come into 58 in important partnership with Dhanan Jaya.
06:43Who's still out. They're in the middle on 87 and the skipper Kusal on 21. They've got a couple of
06:49batters to follow up.
06:50That will definitely set the tone for this day. 221 for four at lunch.
06:57Ombad Abbas as always. 2 for 33. Economy rate of 1.94. Sakib has bowled well. 2 for 82. But
07:05no wickets for either Razaullah or Arafat Minhas.
07:09221 after their 60 overs. Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will be very satisfied with their work today. Still trailed by
07:19213.
07:20But they have two of their most experienced batters at the crease. We'll take a short break and we'll come
07:27back after lunch for this Sri Lankan innings to continue.
07:32Pakistani captain must be hoping that there is a bit of swing for Mohamed Abbas. And see, moment.
07:38That's the swing thereafter. Played with very soft hands. Dhanan Jaya. Yep, this session, well, I think Sri Lanka's first
07:47task is almost completed.
07:53Oh, again, that's the line. That is the line you're talking about. It was not an intended stroke. It was
07:59a poke. He gets away with it. He gets into the 90s. Yes, he knows it. He knows it.
08:08Oh, what a delivery. What a delivery. To finish the over. 237 for four.
08:18That is short outside off. Stamdan Jaya. Throws his hands at it. Goes to 98.
08:31Gets it through. Lovely shot through mid-on. And typically with a classy shot, Dhanan Jaya reaches a very composed
08:40and classy century.
08:42His 14th in test match cricket and fourth against Pakistan. Truly a knock where he'll remember in Ravel Pindi where
08:52the pitch was offering something.
08:54But take a bow.
08:58And now Mendes, well, he thinks it's time to attack. Out of the ground.
09:08Once again, great use of the feet and a repeat of the doors. Wonderful stroke that.
09:14It's a 50 up for Kosal Mendes with this boundary. What a way to get it. 24th, test 50 for
09:21Sri Lankan captain. His first as captain.
09:26Oh, backs away and thumps it down the ground. Sri Lanka definitely on the charge. The last few overs, boundaries
09:35flowing. This time he accesses the offside, Dhanan Jaya.
09:42Oh, he's pulled that away with disdain. And that has carried a long, long way. Wonderful batting from Mendes.
09:55There you go, another. Delightful back cut. Old-fashioned way of playing spin. Let the ball come on.
10:03And it's another boundary.
10:09Oh, cutaway pass gully. And even though there's protection in the deep, he split the gap perfectly.
10:18Oh, bounce saves him. He wanted to hit it towards mid-wicket. Extra bounce off the surface.
10:26Dhanan Jaya smiles because it missed the stumps. I think it hit Ghazi Ghori on the visor. Extra bit of
10:35kick off the surface.
10:41Nudged. And with shots like that, the rate of scoring can be even quicker.
10:49He doesn't really play the sweep shot too much.
10:54Dhanan Jaya, yes, he goes for the slogs. Oh!
10:57A direct hit. A direct hit, I'll tell you, would have been very tight.
11:07Dhanan Jaya, yes, I'll tell you, would have been very tight.
11:08Nicely driven. What timing.
11:11And it is a teaser.
11:14That's what you call a teaser. You keep the fielder interested until it beats you at the very last second.
11:24Oh, inside edge. Lucky. Very lucky, Ghazal.
11:30Oh, with Mohamed Abbas, he'll always test you. Your defensive technique will always be test.
11:40Yeah, pitches it up. It is a long half-poly which has been driven down the ground and to the
11:46fence.
11:47We asked him to pitch the ball up, but not that much.
11:52A short ball and what a sound off the bat that made.
11:57He looked uncomfortable with that stroke against Mohamed Abbas.
12:05That is too full on the pads and whipped away.
12:09And that has enough legs to get to the fence.
12:12Classy flick through mid-wicket.
12:19A huge appeal. Huge appeal.
12:22Razahullah thinks that is absolutely plumb. Looks around.
12:26He says it's out.
12:29Barber will have a discussion.
12:31Is that a referral?
12:34Yes, he's gone upstairs.
12:37Original decision is not out.
12:39Landing in line.
12:40Impact in line.
12:42And wickets missing.
12:44Adrian, you can stay with your original decision of not out.
12:47Stand by.
12:48You're on screen.
12:48Signal now.
12:53That's in the air, but there's no one back down at third.
12:57That'll bounce away to the fence.
13:00Another boundary conceded.
13:02Sri Lanka move on to 348 for four.
13:05And the players just walk off because it is time for the tea break.
13:13That's Sri Lanka now just 86 away from that first-innings Pakistan total.
13:18It's been all about the middle order.
13:21Kamendo with 58, the only wicket to fall today.
13:23But Dhanan Jaya, 141 not out.
13:26And Captain Kosalmendis, 90 of 148 deliveries.
13:31Hard toil for the Pakistani ballers.
13:34And this session, no joy for them.
13:36On the grind.
13:39So Sri Lanka, very happy with the day's play so far.
13:43First two sessions going their way.
13:46348 for four.
13:48141 Dhanan Jaya, 90.
13:50Kosalmendis, Sri Lanka trail by 86.
13:53We'll take a short break and come back for the last session of the day.
13:58It's Abbas.
13:59Pakistan's number one bowler to operate.
14:02Straight away.
14:05He pounces on the width that Mohamed Abbas offers.
14:10So I...
14:13And punched down the ground.
14:15First ball after tea.
14:17Lovely response from Kosalmendis to an over-pitch delivery for Mohamed Abbas.
14:26Lovely forcing shot.
14:28Brings up the 200 partnership.
14:29With a boundary.
14:32And Dhanan Jaya de Silva is also marching towards the 150.
14:38Oh, the ramp.
14:40And that is his 100.
14:43Kosalmendis.
14:44He picks a special shot.
14:47Waited for the ball.
14:48Waited for the bounce.
14:50And then just nudged it.
14:52His 11th 100.
14:53And the first against Pakistan.
14:55And let me tell you.
14:57His first match as captain too.
15:03No doubt about the pre-meditation factor.
15:06And it's 150 up.
15:07With a single.
15:08The Ananja de Silva gets to this 150.
15:12And once again, the Sri Lankan supporters and the dugout stand up to his brilliant effort.
15:1970 matches.
15:20Averaging close to 40.
15:23And 150.
15:25When it was most required.
15:29The support staff.
15:30And again, Kosalmendis is so good with the ramp.
15:33Just wondering how far it has gone.
15:35The umpire would want to check it.
15:37And a no ball as well.
15:39And a six.
15:43And he looks to sweep.
15:44And he sweeps well.
15:46That is a very large open area.
15:50And Dananjaya de Silva gets a boundary to end the over.
15:57That is beautifully played.
15:58Just short of a length.
16:00And Dananjaya, as always, very good in picking up length against spin.
16:09And this time he goes down the ground.
16:12Lovely easy chip over the top.
16:15And his lovely batting.
16:16Just saw the opportunity.
16:18And he pounced straight away.
16:23Edge.
16:24Did not carry.
16:27That kind of a day, Bazi.
16:28And it is Abbas again.
16:33Oh, beats the bat.
16:35Quick delivery.
16:36Rasawla is stairs in the abyss.
16:40It is 404 for four after 102 overs.
16:46Well, Pakistan devoid of ideas.
16:48Because Sri Lanka has been dominating day three throughout.
16:54249 runs partnership of Dananjaya and Kosalmendis, the skipper.
16:59117 on his debut as a skipper in test.
17:03But what an innings, Dananjaya has produced under pressure.
17:07A great partnership.
17:09Firstly, of 90 runs with Kumandu.
17:12And then continued to take the challenge of Pakistani bases and bowlers.
17:17And day three and all three sessions belonged to Sri Lanka.
17:24Meanwhile, the match summary.
17:26Sri Lanka in reply to Pakistan's 4-3-4 have put up a great effort.
17:31Partnership of 249 runs has secured them in this game.
17:35They only trail by 30 now with six wickets in hand.
17:38Two batters not out.
17:40Batting in excess of 100 runs each.
17:42And Sohal to follow.
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