Ali, who was unbeaten on 74, noticed Babar Azam fell for 28 within the final over of the day. He has made positive Pakistan don’t concede an enormous lead within the first innings, having hit just one boundary in his 26th Check half century.
The best-handed batsman has to this point hit simply three boundaries throughout his 297 minutes of batting.
Openers Shan Masood (59) and Sami Aslam (51) supplied Pakistan a prolific begin because the duo shared a 114-run opening stand and laid a stable basis after they resumed at 64 with out loss.
Nevertheless, Sri Lanka, hit again by eradicating each of them in an area of two runs and ship some jitters within the Pakistan camp.
Ali then added 79 for the third wicket with Asad Shafiq who made 39 to take the struggle to the guests.
Nevertheless, it was veteran left-arm spinner Rangana Herath who took the priced wicket of Shafiq and ended the partnership.
Herath was probably the most profitable bowler for Sri Lanka as he completed the day with 2-47.
Earlier, Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal scored an excellent 155 not out whereas Niroshan Dickwella made a profession greatest 83, to submit an enormous 419 on the second day of the Abu Dhabi Check.
Chandimal remained unbeaten over 546 minutes with 14 boundaries, which left Pakistan’s bowlers annoyed on a flat pitch.
Diruwan Perera added 33 to the Sri Lankan scoreboard.
Quick bowler Mohammad Abbas (Three-75) and leg-spinner Yasir Shah (Three-120) sported the most effective figures for Pakistan. (ANI)
