Ahmed gives Pakistan a chance at 330-7
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Sarfraz Ahmed frustrated Sri Lanka’s bid to win the second test inside four days by hitting his maiden test half century and steering Pakistan to 330-7 yesterday in Dubai, a lead of 107.
The wicketkeeper made an unbeaten 70 off 123 balls with seven fours after he was flown in as a replacement for the injured Adnan Akmal.
Ahmed was supported by No. 8 Bilawal Bhatti, who made 32, before rain ended the fourth day 15 overs early.
Pakistan, trailing by 223, was just 22 runs ahead when Rangana Herath got through the defenses of captain Misbah-ul-Haq for 97, putting Pakistan on 245-6.
“When Misbah got out I tried to take the responsibility because I have batted through these types of situations... back home,” Ahmed said.
Ahmed and Bhatti confidently batted in overcast conditions in the last session and added 67 runs to push the test into the last day.
“The first hour (today) is very important for us, if we survive then definitely we will score too,” Ahmed said. “If we score another 100 runs in two sessions, it will give us a good chance to come back into the match.”
Bhatti was unlucky to get bowled when Shaminda Eranga’s full pitched delivery rolled back onto his stumps, but Saeed Ajmal survived the last half hour to be unbeaten on 7.
Ahmed tackled the swing of seamers by standing at least a foot outside his crease and confidently used his feet while negotiating the spin of Herath.
Misbah missed his second successive century but batted almost seven hours.
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