Junaid rips apart Lankan batting line on first day - first test at Abu Dhabi

Junaid rejoices a wicket with team mates [Photo AFP]

The first day of the first test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was treat to watch - the day saw Pakistan's Junaid ripping apart the Lankan batting line and at the end of the day he had bagged five wickets for 58 with four maiden overs.

Pakistan, winning the toss, elected to field. And Karunaratne was first to succumb to Junaid Khan at 38 when he was caught by Asad Shafiq. Thereafter it was Bhatti and Junaid sending the Lankan batsmen one by one. Herath was Junaid's last victim who went out for a duck.

The ruthless bowling of Junaid(5/58), Bhatti(3/65) and Ajmal(2/32) cost very dearly to the opposing camp at the entire team was back in the pavilion for mere 204 runs. Mathews was the only batsmen who stood on the crease until dislodged by Saeed Ajmal at 91. Other than Mathews and Karunaratne, none could cross 20s.

Coming to bat, Pakistan had made 46 at the loss of Khurram Manzoor who was run out at 21 (Mathews/†HAPW Jayawardene). Ahmed Shehzad was not out at the stumps and was scored 25.

Pakistan resumes its second day of play today at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (neutral venue).

The links for watching the free live streaming of the match are given here

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