• Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
    Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
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    Several 'costaleros' - participants carrying floats with religious sculptures - take a break during the 'Estrella de la Semana Santa de Avila' Holy Tuesday procession in northern Spain. EPA
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    Isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 10th day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
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    People search for items they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding in Durban, South Africa. Reuters
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    Mariupol in Ukraine. Russian troops on April 12 intensified their campaign to take the port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine. AFP
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    Medical workers in protective suits wave at Changchun residents during a farewell ceremony before returning to Meihekou, where they were sent from to help curb the Covid-19 outbreak in Jilin province, China. Reuters
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    Somali military officers march in a parade to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Somali National Armed Forces in Mogadishu. Reuters
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    Liberians stage a rally for justice in front of the National Police headquarters in Monrovia. There has been reported rise in mysterious deaths and mob justice incidents in the country. EPA
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    An aerial view shows the scene of a landslide which hit the village of Kantagnos in Baybay town in the Philippines, following heavy rains brought about by tropical storm Megi. AFP
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    Bette-May Waine, right, welcomes her granddaughter Mackenzie Waine and family from Australia to Auckland after New Zealand borders reopened to Australian tourists on April 12. Getty Images

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Moment of the day Lahiru Gamage, the Sri Lanka pace bowler, has had to play a lot of cricket to earn a shot at the top level. The 29-year-old debutant first played a first-class game 11 years ago. His first Test wicket was one to savour, bowling Pakistan opener Shan Masood through the gate. It set the rot in motion for Pakistan’s batting.

Stat of the day – 73 Haris Sohail took 73 balls to hit a boundary. Which is a peculiar quirk, given the aggressive intent he showed from the off. Pakistan’s batsmen were implored to attack Rangana Herath after their implosion against his left-arm spin in Abu Dhabi. Haris did his best to oblige, smacking the second ball he faced for a huge straight six.

The verdict One year ago, when Pakistan played their first day-night Test at this ground, they held a 222-run lead over West Indies on first innings. The away side still pushed their hosts relatively close on the final night. With the opposite almost exactly the case this time around, Pakistan still have to hope they can salvage a win from somewhere.

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2-15pm: Commercial Bank Of Dubai – Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (Dirt) 1,400m; Winner: Al Habash, Patrick Cosgrave (jockey), Bhupat Seemar (trainer)

2.45pm: Al Shafar Investment – Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Day Approach, Ray Dawson, Ahmad bin Harmash

3.15pm: Dubai Real estate Centre – Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Celtic Prince, Richard Mullen, Rashed Bouresly

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4.45pm: Jebel Ali Stakes by ARM Holding – Listed (TB) Dh500,000 (D) 1,950m; Winner: Lost Eden, Andrea Atzeni, Doug Watson

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