Misbah, Sarfraz keep Pakistan alive

Jan 11, 2014

Younis Khan made most of Pakistan's runs during the first hour of the fourth day•Associated Press

Suranga Lakmal removed Younis Khan for 77 to end the fourth-wicket stand on 129•AFP

He was eventually caught behind off Shaminda Eranga, soon after the second new ball was taken. Pakistan trailed by 23 and had five wickets in hand•AFP

Sarfraz Ahmed picked up the resistance for Pakistan by scoring his maiden Test fifty to take the lead past 100•AFP

Misbah-ul-Haq did not score for his first 37 balls•AFP

Shaminda Eranga had an lbw decision against Misbah overturned on review•AFP

Out of the blue, Misbah's vigil came to an end when he was bowled by Rangana Herath for 97 before tea. Pakistan had the lead by then•AFP

Bilawal Bhatti's plucky innings was ended by a superb yorker from Eranga•AFP

Asad Shafiq batted 75 balls for 23•AFP

The dismissal sparked expressive celebrations among the Sri Lankans•AFP

As the light faded in Dubai, Kumar Sangakkara bowled for only the fourth time in Test cricket•AFP