1st Test Day 3 PAK 451 V SL 252/2

Stumps: Sri Lanka have made steady progress in a rain-hit day three of the first Test against Pakistan after ending on 252-2 with the help of Kumar Sangakkara's century.

The 36-year-old, who survived an lbw shout on 13 runs, led Sri Lanka's attack by storming to his Test century after lunch.

Openers Upul Tharanga (19) and Kaushal Silva (64) were the first to go in Sri Lanka's innings, but Sangakkara has helped his side build up their total alongside Mahela Jayawardene.

The 37-year-old managed to earn a half-century in Galle, despite bad weather causing a number of delays for the players.

Once the dreary weather clears up, Sangakkara (102 not out) and Jayawardene (55 not out) will return to the crease.

Sri Lanka trail Pakistan by 199 runs.

Lunch: Kumar Sangakkara is looking solid as he continues on 63 not out on day three as Sri Lanka go into lunch at 174/2.

The Sri Lanka legend could have been out for lbw for just 13 had Saeed Ajmal went for the review, but he has gone on to make 63 runs.

Junaid Khan's bowling has been ineffective and Mahela Jayawardene has offered good support, putting Pakistan on the back foot despite the lead.

The visitor's healthy 451 outing looked a tough ask for the Sri Lankans, but an impressive session from Jayawardene and Sangakkara has got Pakistan thinking.