Rawalpindi, Nov. 10 -- Pakistan strengthened their position in the opening ICC World Test Championship contest against Sri Lanka, piling on the runs before making early inroads into the visitors' batting line-up on Day 2 in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka ended the day on 114/3, still trailing by 320 runs.
Resuming their first innings at 281/5 on Day 2, Pakistan continued to build on the strong platform established on the opening day, with contributions from the lower order helping them move past the 400-run mark.
Saud Shakeel added to his overnight progress before falling seven runs short of a century. The left-hander made 93 before Kusal Mendis took a fine catch off Asitha Fernando.
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