The rollers were out on a bright October morning to compact the pitch for Pakistan's batsmen.
A groundsman touches up the crease line with paint, as well as mowing the outfield on the second morning.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain inspects the strip his side will bat on for the second day of play after resuming on 42 without lose in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings of 239 all out.
Pakistan players play some ultimate frisbee to warm up at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Mohammad Hafeez plays with a solid defence early in the morning session.
Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar, the Pakistan openers scuttle for a single to add to Pakistan's first innings reply.
Chanaka Welagedara, the Sri Lankan left-armer, left, fires in a delivery as the Lankans look to take quick wickets as they defend a first innings score of 239 all out.
Taufeeq Umar walks back to the dressing room after his innings of 27 ended with a catch behind.
Sri Lanka players gather round to congratulate Dhammika Prasad after taking the wicket of Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar for 27.
Tony Hill, the New Zealand umpire, raises his finger to give out Mohammad Hafeez lbw for 33 off the bowling of Prasad.