Sharjah: Pakistan were two quick wickets down for only 35 runs at stumps on the second day of the third test against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday.
In-form Mohammad Hafeez (six) was the first to go, caught brilliantly by Mahela Jayawardene. After a positive start, Taufeeq Umar (19) too was sent packing. This time it was the spin of Herath.
Sri Lanka, seeking a series-levelling win after losing the second Test by nine wickets in Dubai and now in the commanding situation after removing both the openers.
Earlier, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 413 after tea.
Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal finished with 4-132 and paceman Umar Gul took 3-76.
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