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Yasir Shah takes five wickets in an innings yet again and now has taken five wickets or more in an innings for three continuous Tests. Yasir’s effort helped Sri Lanka bowl Pakistan out for 278. Yasir picked up six wickets in the first Test in Galle, followed it up with a seven-wicket haul in the next Test and has now finished with figures of 5 for 78 in the third Test at Pallekele. Live Blog: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test, Day 2 at Pallekele
Yasir has now established himself as Pakistan’s lead spinner and will look to carry his form in the series to come. With the series level at 1-1, Yasir’s spell could just be the spell that eventually wins them the match and the series. He still has another innings to bowl and will look to add to his 22 wickets in the series. Live scorecard: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test, Day 2 at Pallekele
On Day One, Pakistan had won the toss and elected to bowl first. Both teams had made four changes going into this game and as far as Pakistan is concerned it seems to have worked out so far. Now it is time for their batsmen to fire. READ: Yasir Shah’s good run gives Pakistan’s spin department much needed boost