Sri Lanka win the final Test; series ends 1-1 

Hosts Sri Lanka won the second Test at Galle by a massive 246 runs, to level the two-match series 1-1 against Pakistan. Prabath Jayasuriya clinched the win for his side, bagging five wickets on the final day with the threat of rain looming around.

Post-match discussions between Pakistan and Sri Lankan players

​Chasing 508 to win Pakistan side lost nine wickets within two sessions, with only Babar Azam proving some resistance.

Azam stands alone

Pakistan lost the wicket of Imam-ul-Haq early into the session, who looked well-set for his fifth Test half-century. He was out off Ramesh Mendis for 49.

​Mohammad Rizwan joined his skipper in the middle, as the pair showcased grit and aggression on a pitch that assisted spinners.

The world's No.3 Test batter, Azam, reached his 23rd fifty in 71 balls.

​The 79-run stand between them was split when Jayasuriya cleaned up Rizwan for 37.

​Fawad Alam's stay was cut short after a mix-up with Azam ended his time at the crease. ​Jayasuriya picked up his third wicket as Agha Salman lobbed a catch at short leg on 4.

​Pakistan were 188 for 5 at lunch, still, 320 runs away from their target.

Sri Lanka level series 1-1

Azam, who was dropped on 78 by Dhananjaya de Silva, was out on 81 to Jayasuriya.

Mendis claimed his second wicket, getting the better of Mohammad Nawaz for 12.

Yasir Shah provided some entertainment but soon perished to Jayasuriya after making a 25-ball 27. This was Jayasuriya’s fourth fifer in Test cricket.

Mendis bowled Hasan Ali for 11, who became his third scalp.

The 23-year-old claimed the final wicket of Naseem Shah, ending the visitor's innings on 261.

Nauman Ali remained unbeaten on 0*, as Sri Lanka won the match by 246 runs and thus leveled the series 1-1.

Pakistan, courtesy of Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 won the first Test chasing 342 runs.​

This win lifts Sri Lanka back at number 3 in the ICC Test Championship table, and drops Pakistan to the fifth position.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka 1st inns: 378 (103)
Dinesh Chandimal 80, Niroshan Dickwella 51;
Naseem Shah 3/58 

Pakistan 1st inns: 231 (88.1)
Agha Salman 62, Imam-ul-Haq 32;
Ramesh Mendis 5/47

Sri Lanka 2nd inns: 360/8d (91.5)
Dhananjaya de Silva 109, Dimuth Karunaratne 61;
Naseem Shah 2/44

Pakistan 2nd inns: 261 (77)
Imam-ul-Haq 49, Babar Azam 81;
Prabath Jayasuriya 5/ 117

Sri Lanka won by 246 runs and leveled series 1-1

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