Sri Lanka, having conceded a 164-run lead in the first innings, were 88-1 in their second knock at close on the third day of the second cricket Test against Pakistan at Dubai Stadium here on Friday.

Opener Tharanga Paranavitana (42) and Kumar Sangakkara (29) were at the crease at close, with Sri Lanka still needing 76 runs to avoid an innings defeat. The first of three Tests ended in a draw in Abu Dhabi.