Sri Lankan coach Trevor Bayliss is confident of Sri Lanka pulling off a victory against Pakistan in the first Test, though Pakistan's captain Younis Khan, unbeaten on 149, says his plan of forcing a draw is working so far. Despite Younis Khan's century on the third day, the visitors are ahead by 348 runs with Pakistan having lost three wickets.
"I think only one team can win the game and that's us. Obviously, we have to play good cricket and take some wickets tomorrow morning. The longer they bat tomorrow, the more likely a draw becomes," Bayliss said.
He was also pleased with Ajantha Mendis' return of form after an ordinary one-day home series against India. "I thought he bowled very well," he said. "The Indians batted well against him and I think he has learnt from that. His line and length is much better than in the last one month or two. He certainly looks like more Ajantha Mendis we saw seven eight months ago."
