(Reuters) - Sri Lanka lost early wickets in their second innings but extended their lead to 220 runs over Pakistan in the third and final test in Sharjah to boost their chances of a series victory.
Spinner Abdur Rehman and paceman Mohammad Talha picked up two wickets apiece to reduce Sri Lanka to 89 for four but experienced Mahela Jayawardene (46) and captain Angelo Mathews (14 not out) thwarted Pakistan with a stand of 38 runs.
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