Pakistan revel as Sri Lanka’s gamble misfires

Mohammad Hafeez struck a career-best 172 not out as Pakistan made Sri Lanka pay for a failed gamble in the second Test in Colombo on Saturday. Pakistan took advantage of Sri Lanka’s surprise decision to field first on a good batting track.

Updated on: Jun 30, 2012, 23:38:26 IST

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Mohammad Hafeez struck a career-best 172 not out as Pakistan made Sri Lanka pay for a failed gamble in the second Test in Colombo on Saturday. Pakistan took advantage of Sri Lanka’s surprise decision to field first on a good batting track. Hafeez led the Pakistani charge with a ton as the tourists moved to a commanding 334 for one by stumps. Brief scores: Pak 334/1 (M Hafeez 172no, A Ali 92no)

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