Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan scored contrasting half centuries as Pakistan reached 277-7 against co-host Sri Lanka in their World Cup Group A match on Saturday.
Misbah overcame cramps in his legs to remain unbeaten on 83 off 91 deliveries while Khan scored a solid 72 off 76 balls.
Sri Lanka hit back briefly in the batting powerplay with top offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan conceding just five runs in two overs that allowed Pakistan to score just 36 runs in five overs.
Pakistan built its strong total around Khan and Misbah's workmanlike 108-run fourth wicket stand off 123 balls. Both experienced batsmen frequently found the gaps and rotated the strike with singles and twos.
Leftarm spinner Rangana Herath was the top wicket-taker with 2-46.
Misbah overcame cramps in his legs to remain unbeaten on 83 off 91 deliveries while Khan scored a solid 72 off 76 balls.
Sri Lanka hit back briefly in the batting powerplay with top offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan conceding just five runs in two overs that allowed Pakistan to score just 36 runs in five overs.
Pakistan built its strong total around Khan and Misbah's workmanlike 108-run fourth wicket stand off 123 balls. Both experienced batsmen frequently found the gaps and rotated the strike with singles and twos.
Leftarm spinner Rangana Herath was the top wicket-taker with 2-46.
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