<p>Pakistan&rsquo;s new aggressive approach paid rich dividends as it bowled out Sri Lanka for 166 before racing to 145-2 in reply on Day One of the second Test on Monday.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pakistan-end-day-four-at-48-3-in-a-chase-of-131-runs-against-sri-lanka-23298955" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pakistan</a></strong>, 1-0 up in the two-match series, are in complete control despite losing the toss and having to field first at the Sinhalese Sports Club.</p>
<p>At one stage, the tourists were scoring at 6.5 runs an over. Abdullah Shafique needed only 49 deliveries to reach his fifth half-century in Tests, while Shan Masood raced to his seventh half-century in just 44 balls.</p>
<p>Earlier, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed took 4-69 and fast bowler Naseem Shah claimed 3-41 as Sri Lanka was skittled out by a Pakistan side bowling to aggressive fields.</p>
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Pakistan, 1-0 up in the two-match series, are in complete control despite losing the toss and having to field first at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

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