Amjad resists but Sri Lanka prove too strong
Sri Lanka's decision to rest a few seniors handed Mahela Udawatte an opportunity. Opening the innings with Kumar Sangakkara, he didn't disappoint•AFP
Udawatte played the supporting role and helped himself to a brisk half-century as well, getting there in 48 balls•AFP
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He went on to reach his fifty off just 39 balls but he didn't get much support from his team-mates•AFP
His captain Mahela Jayawardene led Sri Lanka's blazing assault with a 43-ball 61 which contained nine fours•AFP
UAE however clawed back in the middle overs, getting rid of Udawatte for 67•AFP
There was some stiff resistance from the Sri Lankan tail which helped them reach an imposing 290•AFP
Ajantha Mendis made short work of the tail, finishing with career-best figures of 5-22, as Sri Lanka completed a 142-run victory •AFP
The wicket-burst continued and suddenly, Sri Lanka had lost half their side in the 28th over with the score on 180•AFP
Amjad Ali gave the chase the perfect start, smashing three boundaries in the first over•AFP
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