Sri Lanka seize control after Pakistan collapse

Fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara claimed four wickets and then Kumar Sangakkara slammed an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka seized control on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan in Colombo. 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 teams dominance with a fluent innings as Sri Lankas 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. Captain Younus Khan had reckoned at the toss that the pitch would favour batting, but instead Kulasekara stole the honours even before the ball had lost its shine. Pakistans innings then folded for their lowest ever total against Sri Lanka with Mendis claiming three wickets, including two off successive deliveries to bring the curtain down and leave Malik stranded on 39.