Kumar Sangakkara led Sri Lanka's fightback in the second innings with an unbeaten 161, aided by sloppy Pakistan fielders who dropped a number of catches on day four of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.
Kumar Sangakkara struck a defiant unbeaten 113 on Friday but Sri Lanka were still facing an uphill task to avoid defeat against Pakistan in the opening Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Left-hander Taufeeq Umar notched a career-best 146 not out on Thursday as Pakistan continued to dominate Sri Lanka on day three of the opening Test at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Pakistan continued to dominate proceedings on day two of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi as Taufeeq Umar's unbeaten century guided them to a 62-run lead at stumps.
Sri Lanka tour of United Arab Emirates 2011, 1st Test: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka(Pak v SL) at Abu Dhabi, Oct 18-22, 2011. Match scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (06:00 GMT, 11:30 AM IST).
Sri Lanka tour of United Arab Emirates 2011, 1st Test Live Score treaming, Squads: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi, Oct 18-22, 2011. Match scheduled to begin at 10:00 local time (06:00 GMT, 11:30 AM IST)