Sri Lanka paceman Dhammika Prasad struck two early blows on the opening morning as Pakistan reached lunch on 59 for three after captain Misbah-ul-Haq had won the toss and opted to bat earlier today.
Pakistan went into the break with their two experienced batsmen in Younus Khan (21) and Misbah (nought) at the crease.
Younus was given out on 20 shortly before the lunch break but he successfully challenged the umpire’s decision with television replays showing the ball hitting him well above the top of the stumps.
After a delayed start due to a wet outfield, Pakistan lost both openers to Prasad within the first hour of play during which they managed just 22 runs.
