Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 5: Pakistan chase down highest score to win series

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test  since 2006

Pakistan celebrate after winning a Test series in Sri Lanka for the first Test since 2006

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Pakistan chased down their highest score in Test history with some much-needed help from Younis Khan, who scored 171 not out, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who made an unbeaten 59, to beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pallekele.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 5: Pakistan take 1-0 lead behind Yasir’s seven-for

Shah (centre) finished with career-best figures of 7-76 off 30.1 overs

Shah (centre) finished with career-best figures of 7-76 off 30.1 overs

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Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah was on fire during the final day of the first Test in Galle as he ripped through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up to not only lead his side a 10-wicket win, but also give them a 1-0 lead in the series.

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England vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2: New Zealand fight back after Lyth’s ton and Cook’s record-breaking feat

Lyth celebrates after scoring his maiden Test century

Lyth celebrates after scoring his maiden Test century

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New Zealand took three quick wickets to get themselves back in contention after England opener Adam Lyth scored his maiden Test century and captain Alastair Cook surpassed Graham Gooch as the country’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test history.

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