Azhar Ali hits ton as Pakistan wins Sharjah Test to level three-match series 1-1
Historical Win
Pakistan have won the third and final test by five wickets against Sri Lanka after a sensational struggle here in Sharjah cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 214 in their second innings, with left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman finishing with 4-56 and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal taking 3-53, sets 302 runs target in 59 overs to win the third and final Test and level the series.
Pakistan was needs to score at more than five an hour to level the series after losing the second Test in Dubai by nine wickets. The first Test in Abu Dhabi ended in a draw.
The credict was goes to Azghar Ali, who made excellent innings of 103 runs and led Pakistan to win last test after losing the second Test in Dubai by nine wickets.
The first Test in Abu Dhabi ended in a draw.
Ali struck six 4s in his 103 off just 137 balls and was ably supported by first wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (48) and then Misbah ul Haq (68) who stayed till the end to clinch a historic win for Pakistan.
It is the first time since 1994 that Pakistan has chased a target of over 300 runs.
