Umar Akmal century propels Pakistan

Aug 07, 2009

Pakistan did not have the best start as Imran Nazir was dismissed for 23 in his comeback match•AFP

Captain Younis Khan built his innings intelligently, scoring mostly in singles •AFP

Younis played well in the company of Umar before being dismissed for 89•AFP

Iftikhar Anjum then took the crucial wicket of Kumar Sangakkara•AFP

But it was a comprehensive 146-run win for Pakistan and Iftikhar Anjum starred with figures of 5 for 30•Associated Press

But his partner Kamran Akmal scored a steady 57 to keep the score ticking•AFP

Ajantha Mendis soon dismissed Mohammad Yousuf for 6 to put the brakes on Pakistan•AFP

Umar went on to celebrate a whirlwind hundred to take Pakistan to an imposing total of 321 in 50 overs•AFP

Wickets kept tumbling for Sri Lanka, Kandamby falling to a sharp catch by Younis Khan•AFP

But Umar Akmal played the innings of his life, lifting the tempo of the innings with some big shots•AFP

Naved-ul-Hasan drew first blood, dismissing Mahela Jayawardene for 19•Associated Press

Upul Tharanga played a lone hand for Sri Lanka scoring 80•Associated Press