Sri Lanka cruise to 246-run victory over Pakistan in 2nd Test; series ends in 1-1 draw

Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 261 in the 508-run chase, clinching a series-levelling victory in the final Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis snared nine wickets between them to help the hosts to a 246-run series-levelling victory against Pakistan on the fifth and final day of the second test in Galle on Thursday.

Prabath Jayasuriya (AP)

Set a record target of 508 to try and win the two-test series 2-0, Pakistan were bundled out for 261 in their second innings after resuming the day on 89-1.

Jayasuriya picked up 5-117 for his fourth five-wicket haul in only his third test match. Mendis, who took five wickets in the first innings, provided able support by picking up four.

Captain Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan, who won the opening test at the same venue by four wickets, with a resolute knock of 81.