Sri Lanka on top after day three against Pakistan

Sri Lanka enjoyed the better of day three during the third Test against Pakistan in Sharjah.

Pakistan resumed their first innings on 35 for 2 as they replied to Sri Lanka's total of 413.

A stand of 98 for the third wicket between Azhar Ali and Younis Khan appeared to have laid a strong platform for Pakistan.

Younis Khan scored 122 and went on to add 100 runs with Misbah-Ul-Haq for the fourth wicket.

However, the loss of Khan sparked a mini-collapse as Pakistan fell from 233 for 3 to 282 for 6 at the close of play.

They are now 131 runs behind Sri Lanka's first innings total with four wickets in hand, with Misbah-Ul-Haq unbeaten on 50 from 164 balls.

Pakistan currently lead the three-match Test series 1-0 after they won the second Test in Dubai.