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Sri Lanka in control against Pak

Nuwan Kulasekara and Kumar Sangakkara slammed an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka seized control on the first day of the second Test.

Kulasekara finished with figures of four wickets for 21 and spinner Ajantha Mendis chipped in with three for 20 as the visitors were dismissed for a paltry 90 runs midway through the afternoon session.

Sangakkara continued the home team's dominance with a fluent innings as Sri Lanka's hopes of securing their first Test series win against Pakistan at home gained momentum.

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal claimed two wickets in the final session, but Sri Lanka had progressed to a comfortable 164 for three at stumps - a lead of 74.

Sangakkara was unbeaten on 81, while Thilan Samaraweera was on 13 in a fourth-wicket partnership so far worth 31.

There was a bit on offer in the air and from the pitch for the quicks and Kulasekara took advantage, although he struggled to control the swing in his first over with the new ball.