A heroic undefeated 130 from captain Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka save the third Test against Pakistan on Friday, with the draw giving them a 2-0 victory in the three-match series. Sri Lanka resumed on 183-3 chasing an improbable 492-run target and, led by Sangakkara, defied Pakistan’s bowlers throughout an enthralling final day, closing on [...]
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Sangakkara frustrates Pakistan in drawn Test
Posted by shantanu on July 28th, 2009
Posted in ICC, Pakistan Cricket Series, Srilanka Cricket Series, Test Series 
Tags: 3rd Test, 5th day from Sri Lanka v Pakistan 2009, Angelo Mathews, Kumar Sangakkara, Match report of Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Series, Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, Saeed Ajmal, Sangakkara key to Sri Lanka's fortunes, Sri Lanka cricket, Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Colombo (SSC), SSC, Thilan Samaraweera 
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Gambhir moves to top of Test rankings
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