Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by 9 wickets to take 1-0 series lead

Sri Lanka made short work of their 137-run target to take a 1-0 lead with one Test left to play. (AFP Photos)

Sarfraz Ahmed's resistance ended on 74, as Pakistan were bowled out for 359.

Kaushal Silva hit a fluent 58 to follow up his 95 in the first innings while Sri Lanka knocked off the runs with ease.

Dimuth Karunaratne was unbeaten on 62 as they romped home by 9 wickets. With one game left, Sri Lanka have ensured that they cannot lose the series.