(Reuters) - Younus Khan's epic unbeaten 171 guided Pakistan to their highest successful run chase on Tuesday, the tourists easing to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka to clinch the three-match series by a 2-1 margin.
Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (59 not out) blasted Jehan Mubarak for a six to seal Pakistan's first test series win in Sri Lanka since 2006 as the visitors chased down a daunting 377-run target in the second session of the final day.
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