Pakistan's Hafeez shows teeth to Sri Lanka with his career best 172

Pakistan's opener Muhammad Haffez showed his teeth to the hosts Sri Lanka on the first day of the 2nd Test at Colombo by his unbeaten career best 172.

Muhammad Hafeez scores 196 on Day-2 of 2nd test against Sri Lanka at Colombo

Pakistan cricket squad, which was mauled for 209 runs by the Islanders with a day to spare in the first test at Galle, looked over confident for a repeat performance in the second test.

Sri Lankan must be licking their decision and gamble of opting to field despite winning the toss Saturday morning at Colombo when Hafeez struck with his fifth test century and career best 172 on day one of the 2nd test match. 

Hafeez's superb almost double century put Pakistan in a commanding position with 334-1 on day one.  Hafeez, Pakistan's vice captain, shared 256 runs for the second wicket partnership with Azhar (92 not out), followed by the opening stand with Taufiq, who fell victim to Mathews at 65.

However, after the day-2 started, Hafeez could not complete his second century and was back in pavilion for 196 bowled by Herath. Azhar Ali has made his century and is at 121, playing with Younis Khan at the time of writing this post.

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