Sri Lanka take 177-run lead over Pakistan

Colombo: Sri Lanka, replying to Pakistan`s first innings total of 138, were dismissed for 315 in the morning session of the third day`s play in the second Test in Colombo on Saturday.

When play began after a 45-minute delay due to bad weather, Sri Lanka added 11 runs to their overnight score of 304-9 to gain a lead of 177 runs.

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah finished with figures of six for 96.

Pakistan lead the three-match series after winning the first Test in Galle by 10 wickets.