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Sri Lanka progress halted by Pakistan

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The loss of two wickets late on before tea halts Sri Lanka's charge, leaving them on 155-4 against Pakistan on day one of the third Test.

Sri Lanka's early progress on day one of the third Test against Pakistan has been halted somewhat after losing three more wickets before tea.

The hosts were going along nicely at 85-1 heading into the day's second session of play, recovering well following the loss of Kaushal Silva for just nine runs.

Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs, Upul Tharanga reaching 46 alongside the impressive Dimuth Karunaratne before being caught by Younis Khan.

Lahiru Thirimanne (11) was next to fall at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, leaving the Lions on 133-3, but Angelo Mathews followed soon after to leave his side on 137-4.

Karunaratne is still going strong on 70 runs off 154 balls, with Jehan Mubarak (9) joining him at the crease when play resumes.

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Dimuth Karunaratne of Sri Lanka celebrates after scoring a century during day three of the First Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on December 28, 2014
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