Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : : Sangakkara's monumental knock ensures the third test a draw : Sri Lanka win the test series 2-0
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : 3rd test at Col-SSC : Start Date : 20.07.09 : First day’s highlights
Khurram Manzoor’s 93 and Mohmmad Yousuf’s 90 in the first innings of this test provide the 71st and 72nd occasion of Pakistan batsman registering ninety in a test innings against various oppositions and 8th and 9th occasion against Sri Lanka.
Khurram Manzoor’s 93 and Mohmmad Yousuf’s 90 in the first innings of this test provide the sixth occasion of two Pakistan batsmen registering nineties in the same innings of a test match against various oppositions. The six occasions are – Majid Khan {99}, Mushtaq Mohammad {99} against England at Karachi in Mar 1973, Mudassar Nazar {95} and Zaheer Abbas {90} against Australia at Melbourne in Dec 1981, Rameez Raja {98} and Imran Khan {93*} against Sri Lanka at Sialkot in Dec 1991, Mohammad Yousuf {97} and Abdul Razzak {90} against India at Karachi in Feb 2006, Mohammad Hafeez {95} and Imran Farhat {91} against England at The Oval in Aug 2006 and Khurram Manzoor {93} and Mohammad Yousuf {90} against Sri Lanka at Col-SSC in Jul 2009
Khurram Manzoor’s 93 and Mohmmad Yousuf’s 90 in the first innings of this test provide the second occasion of two Pakistan batsmen registering nineties in the same innings of a test match against Sri Lanka The other occasions was at Sialkot in Dec 1991 when Rameez Raja {98} and Imran Khan {93*} registered nineties.
Khurram Manzoor’s 93 and Mohmmad Yousuf’s 90 in the first innings of this test provide the 49th occasion of two batsmen registering nineties in the same innings of a test match in the annals of test cricket.
Khurram Manzoor’s 93 in the first innings of this test provide the 20th occasion of Pakistan opening batsman registering ninety in a test innings against various oppositions. He is the third Pakistan opening batsman to register ninety against Sri Lanka. The other two are Rameez Raja {98 at Sialkot in Dec 1991} and Saeed Anwar {94 at Col-PSS in Aug 1994}.
Mohmmad Yousuf’s was dismissed run out for 90 in the first innings of this test providing the 37th occasion of a batsman dismissed run out in nineties in the annals of test cricket. He is the fifth Pakistan batsman to be dismissed run out in nineties in a test innings against various oppositions. The other four are – Abdul Khadir {95 vs Australia at Karachi in Oct 1964}, Mushtaq Mohammad {99 vs England at Karachi in Mar 1973}, Javed Miandad {94 vs India at Chennai in Feb 1987} and Inzmam-ul-Huq {97 vs England at Lahore in Nov 2005}
Mohmmad Yousuf’s was dismissed run out for 90 in the first innings of this test providing the third occasion of a batsman dismissed run out in nineties against Sri Lanka. The other two are – DB Vengsarkar {90 at Chennai in Sep 1982}, HH Gibbs {92 at Centurion in Nov 2002}.
Khurram Manzoor and Mohammad Yousuf added 167 runs for the third wicket in the first innings of this test providing the 39th occasion of a three figure partnership by Pakistan batsmen against Sri Lanka for various wickets.
Khurram Manzoor and Mohammad Yousuf added 167 runs for the third wicket in the first innings of this test providing the ninth occasion of a three figure partnership by Pakistan batsmen against Sri Lanka for the third wicket.
Khurram Manzoor and Mohammad Yousuf added 167 runs for the third wicket in the first innings of this test providing the fourth occasion of a three figure partnership by Pakistan batsmen against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka for the third wicket. The other three occasions are – 117 runs between Izaz Ahmed and Saleem Malik at Col-RPS in Apr 1997, 127 runs between Izaz Ahmed and Saleem Malik at Col-SSC in Apr 1997. 115 runs between Faisal Iqbal and Shoaib Malik at Col-SSC in Mar 2006.
Khurram Manzoor and Mohammad Yousuf added 167 runs for the third wicket in the first innings of this test represent the record third wicket partnership by Pakistan batsmen against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. The previous best was 127 runs between Izaz Ahmed and Saleem Malik at Col-SSC in Apr 1997.
Mohammad Yousuf completed 7000 test runs at the end of his first innings in this test. He becomes the third Pakistan batsman to aggregate 7000 test runs after Javed Miandad {8832} and Inzamam-ul-Huq {8829}.
Mohamad Yousuf becomes the 34th batsman in the annals of test cricket to aggregate 7000 plus test runs. He achieved the feat in his 82nd test and 139th innings. He has scored 24 centuries and 29 half centuries. He has remained not out on 12 occasions. His batting average is 55.11 runs per innings. His highest individual innings is 223 against England at Lahore in Nov 2005.
Mohammad Yousuf’s 90 provide the third occasion of his scoring a ninety in a test innings. The other two occasions are – 95 vs Australia at Brisbane in Nov 1999 and 97 vs India at Karachi in Jan 2006.
Mohammad Yousuf’s 90 represents the 53rd fifty of his test career {24 centuries and 29 half centuries}. His 53rd fifties place him third in the list of Pakistan batsmen who have scored 50 fifties in their test career. Inzamam-ul-Huq {71} and Javed Miandad {66} are the two Pakistan batsmen who have scored more fifties than Mohammad Yousuf.
Mohammad Yousuf is one of the 38 batsmen who have scored 50 fifties in their test career in the annals of test cricket.
Chaminda Vaas is playing his farewell test. He has captured one wicket in the first innings conceding 43 runs in 20 overs {of which six were non overs} at the end of the first day. He was instrumental in the run out dismissal of Mohammad Yousuf who was taking a run on the overthrow after completing 7000 test runs.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : 3rd test at Col-SSC : Start Date : 20.07.09 : Second day’s highlights
T Tushara’s 5 for 83 in this test represent the 153rd occasion of a left arm pace bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings. He is the seventh left arm pace bowler to capture five or more wickets in a test innings against Pakistan. The complete list read thus AK Kuruppuarachchi – 14.5-2-44-5 {Srl Vs Pak at Col-CCC in Mar 86}, ML Su’a – 24.0-2-73-5 {NZl Vs Pak at Hamilton in Jan 93}.DH Brain – 15.0-3-42-5 {Zim Vs Pak at Lahore in Dec 93}, WPUJC Vaas – 29.0-3-99-5 {Srl Vs Pak at Peshawar in Sep 95}, KSC de Silva – 24.2-5-85-5 {Srl Vs Pak at Col-SSC in Apr 97, IK Pathan – 17.1-4-61-5 {Ind Vs Pak at Karachi in Jan 06 and T Thushara – 20.4-2-83-5 {Srl Vs Pak at Col-SSC in Jul 09}
T Tushara becomes the fourth Sri Lankan left arm medium pace bowler to capture five or more wickets in a test innings against Pakistan. The other three are – AK Kuruppuarachchi. WPUJC Vaas and KSC de Silva.
T Tushara’s 5 for 83 in this test represent the 37th occasion of a left arm bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against Pakistan. He is the fifth left arm bowler to capture five or more wickets in a test innings against Pakistan
T Tushara’s 5 for 83 in this test represent the 18th occasion of a Sri Lankan bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against Pakistan.
BSM Warnapura was dismissed by first ball of the Sri Lankan innings – he was bowled by Umar Gul for zero.
DPMD Jayawardene who holds the record for most runs at a specific venue – He had an aggregate of 2198 runs prior to this test – extended his run aggregate to 2277 at the end of the Sri Lankan first innings. GA Gooch is the other batsman to have an aggregate of 2000 plus runs at a specific venue. He has amassed 2015 runs at Lord’s.
DPMD Jayawardene’s 79 gave him a world record for most fifties at a specific venue. It was his 14th fifty at Col-SSC {09 centuries and 05 half centuries}. While creating this world he went past three batsmen – AR Border, GS Chappell and JH Kallis who had registered 13 fifites at specific venues. AR Border of Australia had registered four centuries and nine half centuries at Adelaide Oval, GS Chappell of Australia had registered four centuries and nine half centuries at Melbourne and JH Kallis of South Africa had registered five centuries and eight half centuries at Cape Town.
DPMD Jayawardene’s 79 represent his 33rd half century of his test career. Only A Ranatunga with 38 half centuries to his credit has scored more half centuries than DPMD Jayawardene among Sri Lankan batsmen. DPMD Jayawardene’s 79 also represent his 58th fifty {25 centuries and 33 half centuries} – most by a Sri Lankan batsman.
DPMD Jayawardene has an aggregate of 6583 runs while batting at number four in a test innings. This aggregate places him fifth in the list of batsmen who have scored most runs while batting at number four. SR Tendulkar {10681}, BC Lara {7535}, Javed Miandad {6925} and ME Waugh {6662} are the other four batsmen who have more runs than DPMD Jayawardene while batting at number four.
D Kaneria captured five for 62 in Sri Lankan innings providing the 13th five wicket haul of his test career. His five for 62 represent the 25th occasion of a Pakistan bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against Sri Lanka.
D Kaneria captured five for 62 in Sri Lankan innings providing the eighth occasion of a Pakistan spin bowler capturing five or more wickets in a test innings against Sri Lanka. This is the second occasion that D Kaneria has captured five or more wickets against Sri Lanka, the other occasion being 7 for 118 at Karachi in Oct 2004.
Tauseef Ahmed {5 for 54 at Karachi in Nov 85 and 6 for 45 at Kandy in Feb 1996} is the only other Pakistan spin bowler who has captured five or more wickets in a test innings on two occasions against Sri Lanka.
T Tusahara’s five for 83 and D Kaneria’s 5 for 62 provide the 42nd and 43rd occasion of a bowler capturing five or more wickets in Sri Lanka-Pakistan test series.
T Tusahara’s five for 83 and D Kaneria’s 5 for 62 provide sixth occasion of rival bowler capturing five or more wickets in the first and second innings of a test match in Sri Lanka-Pakistan test series. All the six instances are tabulated below – Abdul Qadir {5-044} and ALF de Mel {6-109} at Karachi in Nov 85, WPUJC Vaas {5-099} and Wasim Akram {5-055} at Peshawar in Sep 95, Saqlain Mushtaq {5-089} and M Muralitharan {6-098} at Col-RPS in Apr 97, Arshad Khan {5-038} and UDU Chandana {6-179} at Dhaka in Mar 99, Mohammad Asif {6-044} and M Muralitharan {5-039} at Kandy in Apr 06 and T Thushara {5-083} and Danish Kaneria {5-062} at Col-SSC in Jul 09
Pakistan took a first innings lead of 66 runs in this test providing the eleventh occasion of Pakistan taking the first innings lead over Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka-Pakistan tests.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : 3rd test at Col-SSC : Start Date : 20.07.09 : Third day’s highlights
Pakistan finished the day with a total of 300 for 5 and has a lead of 366 runs at the end of the third day.
Misbah ul Huq and Shoaib Malik added 119 runs for the fifth wicket which was followed by 114 runs in an unfinished stand for the sixth wicket between Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal.
These two three figure partnership represent the 40th and 41st occasion of Pakistan batsmen posting a three figure partnership against Sri Lanka.
Misbah ul Huq and Shoaib Malik added 119 runs for the fifth wicket represent the fifth occasion of Pakistan batsmen posting three figure partnerships for the fifth wicket against Sri Lanka. All the five three figure partnerships are listed thus- 102 runs between Mudasar Nazar at Kandy in Feb 86, 132 runs between Imran Khan and Saleem Malik at Sialkot in Dec 91, 174 runs between Faisal Iqbal and Younis Khan at Karachi in Feb 09, 139 runs between Misbah-ul-Huq at Galle in Jul 09 and 119 runs between Misbah-ul-Huq and Shoib Malik at Col-SSC in Jul 09
114 runs in an unfinished stand for the sixth wicket between Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal in this innings represent the fifth occasion of Pakistan batsmen posting three figure partnerships for the sixth wicket against Sri Lanka. All the five three figure partnerships are listed thus – 100 runs between Imran Khan and Zaheer Abvas at Lahore in Mar 82, 124 runs between Inzamam-ul-Haq and Younis Khan at Karachi in Mar 00, 106 runs between Abdul Razzaq and Younis Khan at Galle in Jun 00, 100 runs between Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik at Lahore in Mar 02 and 114* runs between Kamran Akmal and Shoiab Malik at Col-SSC in Jul 09
Shoaib Malik scored 106 not out in this innings which represent the 31st occasion of a Pakistan batsman registering a century against Sri Lanka. It was Shoaib Malik’s second hundred against Sri Lanka. He had scored 148 not out at Col-SSC in Mar 2006.
Shoaib Malik scored 106 not out in this innings which represent the 309th occasion of a Pakistan batsman registering a century against various oppositions. It was Shoaib Malik’s second hundred of his test career. His first hundred was against Sri Lanka – he had scored 148 not out at Col-SSC in Mar 2006.
Kamran Akmal’s 60 not out represent the 74th occasion of a Pakistan wicket keeper batsman registering a fifty against various oppositions.
It was Kamran Akmal’s 15th fifty {06 centuries and 09 half centuries} with which he went past Imtiaz Ahmad’s 14 fifties {03 centuries and 11 half centuries}. Moin Khan with 18 fifties {04 centuries and 14 fifties} in the other Pakistan wicket keeper who has scored more fifties than Kamran Akmal.
Kamran Akmal’s 60 not out represent the ninth fifty by a Pakistan wicket keeper batsman against Sri Lanka. These nine fifties include two centuries – 117 not out by Moin Khan at Sialkot in Sep 1995 and 158 not out by Kamran Akmal at Karachi in Feb 2009.
Kamran Akmal’s 60 not out represent the second fifty by a Pakistan wicket keeper batsman against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. Moin Khan’s 98 at Col-SSC in Apr 1997 was the other fifty.
Misbah-ul- Huq and Kamran Akmal scored 65 and 60 not out respectively in Pakistan’s second innings which represent the 80th and 81st occasion of Pakistan batsman registering half century in a test innings against Sri Lanka.
Misbah-ul-Huq’s 65 represent the third half century of his test career, while Kamran Akmal’s 60 not out represent the ninth half century of his test career.
Pakistan’s 300 for 5 in this test represent the eighth occasion of Pakistan posting a 300 plus runs in the third innings of a test match against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : 3rd test at Col-SSC : Start Date : 20.07.09 : Fourth day’s highlights
Overnight batsmen Shoiab Malik {106*} and Kamran Akmal (60*} were dismissed for 134 and 74 respectively. Kamran Akmal was the first to go for 74 and with his dismissal the sixth wicket partnership ended at 133.
Umar Gul registered his highest test score when he made 46 in this innings which wa an improvement over his previous best of 26 against West Indies at Karachi in Nov 2006
Pakistan declared its innings closed at 425 for the loss of nine wickets providing the sixth occasion of Pakistan declaring the third innings of a test match after registering 400 plus runs. The other four occasions are – 657 for 8 declared against West Indies at Bridgetown in Jan 1958, 419 for 9 declared against West Indies at Bridgetown in May 2000, 496 for 9 declared against India at Mohali in Mar 2005, 490 for 8 declared against India at Faisalabad in Jan 2006 and 599 for 7 declared at Karachi in Jan 2006.
HMRKB Herath at the end of this test has an aggregate of 51 test wickets. His 50th test victim was Umar Gul who was caught by Vaas for 46.
HMRKB Herath returned with figures of 46.0-6-157-5 in this innings providing the 29th occasion of a Sri Lankan bowler capturing five more wickets conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings. He became the fifth Sri Lankan bowler to do so against Pakistan.
HMRKB Herath became the sixth Sri Lankan bowler to concede 150 plus runs and capture five wickets in a test innings against various oppositions. The six bolwers are – UDU Chandana – 47.5-7-179-6 Vs Pak at Dhaka in Mar 99. M Muralitharan – 50.3-8-173-5 Vs Aus at Kandy in Mar 04. M Muralitharan – 41.5-3-162-5 Vs Ind at Lucknow in Jan 94. HMRKB Herath – 46.0-6-157-5 Vs Pak at Colombo (SSC) in Jul 99, M Muralitharan – 59.3-14-155-7 Vs Eng at The Oval in Aug 98 and M Muralitharan – 56.0-9-153-5 Vs Aus at Galle in Mar 04
HMRKB Herath conceded 150 plus runs for the first occasion in his test career. This figures represent the most expensive figures for Herath in terms of runs conceded.
HMRKB Herath bowled 46.0 overs this innings which represent the most overs bowled by in his test career. The previous best was 36.0 over bowled against Pakistan at Galle in Jun 2000. Herath’s 46.0 overs in this innings represent the ninth occasion of a Sri Lankan bowler bowling 45 plus overs in a test innings against Pakistan
KC Sangkkara’s 50 not out represent his 50th fifty in tests. {18 centuries and 32 half centuries}. He became the 39th cricketer in the world to aggregate fifty fifties. He is the second Sri Lankan batsman after DPMD Jayawardene {58} to aggregate fifty fifties.
KC Sangakkara completed 7000 test runs when he was on 35 during the course of his knock of 50 not out. At the end of the day, he has an aggregate of 7015 runs. He is the second Sri Lankan batsman after DPMD Jayawardene {8418} to aggregate 7000 test runs.
Chaminda Vaas went wicketless in his farewell test innings as he returned with figures of 19.0-6-47-0.
T Tushara {1 for 121} and HMRKB Herath {5 for 157} conceded 100 plus runs in this innings providing the 36th and 37th occasions of a Sri Lankan bowler conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan : 3rd test at Col-SSC : Start Date : 20.07.09 Fifth day’s highlights
Skipper Sangakkara’s monumental knock of 130 not out in the fourth innings of this test and his two three figures partnerships -122 for the fourth wicket TT Samaraweera and 114* for the fifth wicket with AD Matthews ensured a tame draw in the third and final test of the series.
There were four scores of fifties in Sri Lanka’s second innings – NT Paranavitana {73}, KC Sangakkara {130*], TT Samaraweera {73} and AD Matthews {64*} providing the sixth occasion of four Sri Lankan batsman scoring fifties against Pakistan in a test innings.
There were four scores of fifties in Sri Lanka’s second innings – NT Paranavitana {73}, KC Sangakkara {130*], TT Samaraweera {73} and AD Matthews {64*} providing the first occasion of four Sri Lankan batsman scoring fifties in the fourth innings of a test match against Pakistan.
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the first occasion of a Sri Lankan captain registering a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match against Pakistan. His knock also represents the first hundred by a Sri Lankan batsman in the fourth innings of a test match against Pakistan.
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the 38th occasion of a captain registering a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match. His knock also represents the third hundred by a Sri Lankan batsman in the fourth innings of a test match, the other two are – 124 by LR Mendis against India at Kandy in Sep 1985 being DPMD Jayawardene’s 123 against South Africa at Col-PSS in Aug 2006
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the highest individual innings by a Sri Lankan captain in the fourth innings of a test match. It was an improvement over 124 by LR Mendis against India at Kandy in Sep 1985
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the tenth occasion of a Sri Lankan batsman registering a hundred in the fourth innings of a test match against various oppositions
ST Jayasuriya, DPMD Jayawardene and KC Sangakkara are the three Sri Lankan batsman who have scored hundreds in the fourth innings of the test match on two occasions. Their performance read thus – ST Jayasuriya {112 vs Australia at Adelaide in Jan 1996 and 131 against Australia in Mar 2004}, DPMD Jayawardene {101* vs South Africa at Col-SSC in Aug 2000 and 123 vs South Africa at Col-PSS in Aug 2006} and KC Sangakkara {192 vs Australia at Hobart in Nov 2007 and 130* vs Pakistan at Col-SSC in Jul 2009}
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the 75th occasion of a batsman registering a unbeaten hundred in the fourth innings of a test match
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the 16th occasion of a captain registering a unbeaten hundred in the fourth innings of a test match. Sangakkara is the only Sri Lankan captain to achieve this feat.
KC Sangakkara and TT Samaraweera added 144 runs for the sixth wicket providing the fourth occasion of Sri Lankan batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the fourth wicket against Pakistan. All the five three figure stands are listed thus – 437 runs between M Jayawardene and TT Samaraweera at Karachi in Feb 09, 240* runs between AP Gurusinha and A Ranatunga at Col-PSS in Mar 86, 204 runs between TT Samaraweera and KC Sangakkara at Lahore in Mar 09, 144 runs between TT Samaraweera and KC Sangakkara at Col-SSC in Mar 06, 122 runs between TT Samaraweera and KC Sangakkara at Col-SSC in Jul 09 and 105 runs between PA de Silva and A Ranatunga at Col-SSC in Apr 97
KC Sangakkara and AD Mathews added 114 runs in an unfinished stand for the fifth wicket in Sri Lanka’s second innings providing the seventh occasion of Sri Lankan batsmen posting a three figure stand for the fifth wicket against Pakistan. This stand provides the first instance of Sri Lankan batsman posting a fifth wicket three figure partnership against Pakistan in the fourth innings of a test match. The seven three figure partnerships are listed thus – 207 runs between TM Dilshan and TT Samaraweera at Lahore in Mar 09, 143 runs between RP Arnold and RS Kaluwitharana at Lahore in Mar 99, 129 runs between PA de Silva and A Ranatunga at Rawalpindi in Feb 00, 125 runs between A Ranatunga and HP Tilakaratne at Peshawar in Sep 95, 119 runs between PA de Silva and HP Tilakaratne at Col-PSS in Sep 94, 116 runs between DPMD Jayawardene and A Ranatunga at Galle in Jun 00 and 114* runs between KC Sangakkara and AD Mathews at Col-SSC in Jul 09
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the 19th test hundred of his test career. It was his fifth century against Pakistan. Other four hundreds are – 230 at Lahore in Mar 2002, 138 at Karachi in Oct 2004, 185 at Col-SSC in Mar 2006 and 104 at Lahore in Mar 2009.
KC Sangakkara became the second Sri Lankan batsman to register five or more hundreds against Pakistan after PA de Silva who has eight hundreds to his credit. KC Sangakkara’a 130 not out represents the 30th hundred by Sri Lankan batsmen against Pakistan.
KC Sangakkara becomes the seventh batsman in the world to register five or more hundreds against Pakistan. Others are PA de Silva of Sri Lanka {08}, AR Border of Australia {06}, GS Chappell {06}, R Dravid of India {05}, SM Gavaskar of India {05} and PR Umrigar of India {05}.
KC Sangakkara’s 130 not out in this test represent the 18th hundred by a batsman in the fourth innings of a test match against Pakistan.
D Kaneria conceded 114 runs in Pakistan’s second innings providing the 35th occasion of his conceding 100 plus runs in a test innings – a record for most occasions by a Pakistan bowler. D Kaneria has taken 101 wickets when he conceded 100 plus runs in a test innings. He becomes the fifth bowler in the world to capture 100 plus wickets when a bowler has conceded 100 plus runs. The other four are – M Muralitharan {197 wickets – 57 occasions}, A Kumble {164 wickets – 57 occasions}, SK Warne {126 wickets – 40 occasions} and Harbhajan Singh {106 wickets – 32 occasions}
D Kaneria with his 35 occasions stands third in the list of bowlers who have conceded 100 plus runs in a test innings on most occasions. The first place is jointly shared by M Muralitharan of Sri Lanka and A Kumble of India on 57 occasions, while the second place is held by SK Warne of Australia with 40 occasions.
WPUJC Vaas became the second cricketer to bid farewell to test cricket after appearing in 111 tests, the other being SP Fleming of New Zealand.
This test witnessed rival batsmen completing 7000 test runs. Mohammad Yousuf for Pakistan {7023} and KC Sangakakara {7095 runs}.