India made heavy weather of a modest run chase before
securing a four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the
second match of the triangular series at Perth on Wednesday.
Fast bowlers Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn shared nine
wickets as Sri Lanka again struggled in South Africa to be
bowled out for 180 on day one of the first test.
The Pakistan spinners got in on the act after pace duo Umar
Gul and Junaid Khan ripped through the Sri Lankan top order
to bundle out the tourists for 239 in their first innings on
day one of the second test in Dubai.
Taufeeq Umar compiled his sixth test century to put Pakistan
in complete control after the second day of the first test
against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Michael Clarke hit his 15th test century to lead Australia to
a draw in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on
Tuesday and a 1-0 win in his first series as captain.
Australia opener Phil Hughes scored his first test hundred in
two and a-half years on Monday as Sri Lanka pressed for a
series-levelling victory in the third and final test.
Angelo Mathews moved to within 15 runs of a maiden test
century as Sri Lanka steadily extended their first innings
lead against Australia in the third and final test on Sunday.
Sri Lanka came up with a vastly improved performance in their
second innings on Sunday, leaving the onus of saving the
second test against Australia on two of their most
experienced batsmen, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
