Sri Lanka bowled out on first day again

Sri Lanka 239 (Sangakkara 78, Welegedara 48, Ajmal 3-45, Gul 3-78) v Pakistan
Chanaka Welegedara and Rangana Herath put together the highest partnership of the Sri Lankan innings, 75 for the ninth wicket, to frustrate Pakistan deep on the first day. Welegedara added 48 to his 67 career runs, and Herath contributed with 29. The two fought bravely after tea, taking blows on their bodies, and putting behind them the plays and misses. Welegedara in particular drove well through the covers, hooked Umar Gul for a six during a heated over, and slogged Abdur Rehman for another even as he fought cramps. Saeed Ajmal, though, persisted long enough to get rid of both of them to once again dismiss Sri Lanka on the first day. Pakistan were left to face an awkward period of nine possible overs on what looked a new-ball pitch.