Atapattu hits double century

Kandy, June 30: Sri Lanka opener Marvan Atapattu completed his third Test double century in the 15 minutes of play possible on the rain-drenched third day of the final Test against Pakistan on Friday.

SRI LANKA: (1st Innings): Maravan Atapattu batting 207, Sanath Jayasuriya c Younis b Razzaq 188, Russel Arnold c Moin b Razzaq 24, Aravinda de Silva c Younis b Arshad 0, Mahela Jayewardene b Arshad 2, Arjuna Ranatunga c Mushtaq b Arshad 6, Kumara Dharmasena batting 12; Extras (b14, lb8, w1, nb5) 28. Total (for five wickets in 155.5 overs) 467

Fall of wickets: 1-335, 2-401, 3-402, 4-412, 5-434

Bowling: Akram 25-6-41-0, Waqar 19.5-0-94-0, Arshad 52-7-137-3, Razzaq 33-10-65-2, Mushtaq 26-2-108-0.

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