Sri Lanka win first test as Pakistan crumble to Herath


  • Cricket
  • Sunday, 10 Aug 2014

Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews (2nd L) celebrates with teammate Kumar Sangakkara (L) after winning their first test cricket match against Pakistan in Galle August 10, 2014. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

GALLE Sri Lanka (Reuters) - Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed six wickets as Sri Lanka fashioned an unlikely seven-wicket victory over Pakistan to go one-up in the two-test series on Sunday.

Herath took six for 48 as Pakistan crumbled to 180 all out in their second innings, leaving Sri Lanka to chase 99 for victory in 21 overs in a contest that looked to be heading for a draw at the start of the final day.

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