Second Test, Day One: Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed put Pakistan on top v SL

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Pakistan's new aggressive approach paid rich dividends as it bowled out Sri Lanka for 166 before racing to 145-2 in reply on Day One of the second Test on Monday.

Pakistan, 1-0 up in the two-match series, are in complete control despite losing the toss and having to field first at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

At one stage, the tourists were scoring at 6.5 runs an over. Abdullah Shafique needed only 49 deliveries to reach his fifth half-century in Tests, while Shan Masood raced to his seventh half-century in just 44 balls.

Earlier, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed took 4-69 and fast bowler Naseem Shah claimed 3-41 as Sri Lanka was skittled out by a Pakistan side bowling to aggressive fields.

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