Kumar Sangakkara compiled his eighth double hundred in cricket Tests and with able support from Prasanna Jayawardene salvaged a draw for Sri Lanka on the final day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.
Sri Lanka survived some nervous moments at the closing stages of their second innings before being all out for 483 to set Pakistan a victory target of 170 from 21 overs.
Pakistan decided against the chase and reached 21 for one, with the loss of double centurion in first innings, Taufeeq Umar, when stumps were drawn.
Sangakkara made 211 and Jayawardene 120 to add 201 for the sixth wicket as Pakistan were left to rue dropped chances on the penultimate day.
