Pakistan win series, Sangakara and Ajmal awarded players of the series

Sangakara celebrates his 27th test hundred

Pakistan managed to draw the 3rd test to win the test series 1-0 over Sri lanka. Srilanka declared their innings for 181 runs to give Pakistan a Target of 255 in 61 overs. After early fall of Muhammad Hafeez, Pakistan focused on playing out the overs for a draw as Captain Misbah-ul-Haq made 9 runs of 86 balls. 

Earlier in the first innings Sangakara scored 144 runs as Sri lanka put 413 runs on the board. Saeed ajmal took 5 wickets. Pakistan could score just 340 runs in their first innings lagging 73 runs behind. Younis Khan made 122 runs, while Misbah-ul-Haq played responsible innings for 89 (not-out). Paceman Chanaka Welegedra secured 5 wicket.

Rain and low Srilankan run-rate were major reasons for the draw. Sangakara was awarded Player of the match. He also shared the Player of the Series award with Saeed Ajmal.