Pakistan collapse to defeat

Jun 16, 2012

Upul Tharanga edged a catch to Younis Khan at slip after Sri Lanka chose to bat•AFP

But he was trapped in front while playing the sweep•AFP

The expected rain interrupted play for more than an hour•Associated Press

Lasith Malinga got rid of Mohammad Hafeez early in the chase•AFP

Pakistan were at a comfortable 166 for 2, when Misbah was dismissed•AFP

Opener Azhar Ali carried his bat to remain unbeaten on 81 but Pakistan slid to 199 all out, and Sri Lanka took a 2-1 series lead•AFP

Tillakaratne Dilshan made 24•AFP

Mohammad Hafeez dismissed Dilshan and Dinesh Chandimal to make it 90 for 3•AFP

Mahela Jayawardene supported Sangakkara in a fourth-wicket stand of 110•AFP

Asad Shafiq was lbw to for 25 after a steady stand with Azhar Ali•Getty Images

Pakistan were still clear favourites but Thisara Perera's hat-trick changed the game•AFP

Kumar Sangakkara staged a recovery, though he was dropped when on 35•Getty Images

The pair took Sri Lanka to 243•AFP

Misbah-ul-Haq's 57 helped Pakistan make steady progress, putting on a century stand with Azhar Ali •Associated Press

Perara then ran out Sohail Tanvir to make it four wickets in the over, and Pakistan's chances evaporated•Associated Press