Taufeeq Umar scored a patient double ton to as Pakistan continue to prevail over Sri Lanka on the third day of first Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Getting an obliging back from the all fellow crease partners, the left-handed opener made the mockery of Lankan bowlers on the batting friendly track of Sheikh Zayad Cricket Stadium to help Pakistan put on a substantial 511/6 declare.
In response, Sri Lanka, who were bundled out for just 197 in their first innings, lost opener Tharanga Paranavitan on the very first ball but Kumar Snagakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne steadied the innings to take the score 47/1 on close.
