Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 5 Highlights: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, Full once again outside off, Abdullah Shafique is well behind this one to fend it towards short cover.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, Prabath Jayasuriya flights this full outside off, Abdullah Shafique hits this firmly towards cover.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, This is full outside off, Abdullah Shafique fends this solidly.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, This one is turning into the pads from outside off, Abdullah Shafique tucks this towards square leg.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, Full delivery tossed up on off, Abdullah Shafique fends this to the left of the bowler.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Mohammad Rizwan,  What a delivery to start off! Prabath Jayasuriya goes full outside off, gets the ball to go straight and beats the inside edge. This was a whisker away from the off pole! Close!

We are all set for Day 5. The players are already out in the middle. Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan to resume the innings. Prabath Jayasuriya to start with the ball. Let's play...

Sri Lanka struggled to create chances as the pitch seemed to have eased up and it was hard for the bowlers to create many chances. The turn and bounce that was seen on offer earlier in this match made everyone think that it will be hard for the Pakistani batters to survive but it has been a complete turnaround. Now, the hosts have to be a bit more disciplined to get a couple of breakthroughs. They need to attack the rough and try to get the most out of this pitch as they did for the dismissal of Babar Azam. The first session will give us a glimpse of who’s side the game is tilting. Will the hosts make early inroads with the new ball? Will the visitors achieve the target on a canter? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for further updates.

The equation is very clear - Pakistan need 120 runs to win while Sri Lanka need 7 wickets. This game has phased like a see-saw and it is still anyone's game. Pakistan do have an upper hand as the centurion, Abdullah Shafique is still out there looking very comfortable at the crease. Sri Lanka on the other hand, know that they are a couple of wickets away from initiating a batting collapse and will look to do so within the first hour itself. On that note, hello and welcome to the coverage of the most exciting day in Test cricket - Day 5.

Pakistan have turned the tide in their favor. What a day it was for the touring side! They have a big chance to seal this game after the position they are in right now. The young Abdullah Shafique, who is playing his sixth Test match, scored an exceptional hundred and gave a perfect start to his team. He is still unbeaten and is batting beautifully. They did lose Babar Azam but Mohammad Rizwan survived the small period in the last hour. Pakistan clearly will be the happier side going into Day 5. Pakistan need 120 runs to win and have 7 wickets in hand. 

... Day 5, Session 1 ...

We have a thriller in our hands. Day 5 couldn't get better with still both the results open. Pakistan do have the upper hand right now but if Sri Lanka get a wicket early on Day 5, there is a real chance of a batting collapse. Pakistan have Abdullah Shafique unbeaten on 112 and a bit of batting left as well. While Sri Lanka will take this break to refresh themselves and come up with a better way to execute their plans. Day 5 will start at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT). Join us for the build up as well. Cheers!

When it was time for Sri Lanka to defend the total, everyone expected the spinners to make inroads and keep things tight. However, Pakistan had other ideas. They were off to a positive start and did not let the spinners settle in. The visitors did well to not let the opposition's best bowler, Prabath Jayasuriya, find his form. Imam-ul-Haq fell after giving a good start but Babar Azam joined hands with Abdullah Shafique and built a partnership of more than 100 to get the game in their control. Sri Lanka will be disappointed with their bowling performance as they would have expected to get through this Pakistan batting line up quickly. Their spinners did not hit the right lengths and gave away far too many runs. 

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Rizwan, A fraction short and spinning into the pads, Mohammad Rizwan goes back in the crease and flicks this through square leg for a single. That will be Stumps on DAY 4.

Ramesh Mendis to Abdullah Shafique, Ramesh Mendis goes a bit short into the pads, Abdullah Shafique guides this to deep square leg for a single.

Ramesh Mendis to Abdullah Shafique, This is full and turning down leg, Abdullah Shafique leaves this one alone.

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Rizwan, This is full and turning into the pads, Mohammad Rizwan works this to long on for a single.

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Rizwan, This one is full and in line with the stumps, Mohammad Rizwan defends this into the pitch.

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Rizwan, Ramesh Mendis begins with a full delivery angled into the pads, Mohammad Rizwan clips this to square leg.

Prabath Jayasuriya to Abdullah Shafique, Flights this one full outside off, Abdullah Shafique pushes at the ball and gets an inside edge towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.