Sri Lanka stutters in second dig after taking big lead

The visiting team is left struggling at 34 for 5 at close of play against Pakistan on Day Three in Dubai.

Dimuth Karunaratne walks back after being dismissed cheaply in the second innings.

Sri Lanka, after gaining a big 220-run lead in the first innings, was struggling at 34 for 5 at close on the third day of the second day-night Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

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Dinesh Chandimal was dismissed for nought in the last over before close, with Kusal Mendis not out on five.

Sri Lanka, which leads the two-match series 1-0, has an overall lead of 254 runs with five wickets intact.