Younus compiled his innings from 282 deliveries, including 17 boundaries

Younus Khan hit his 16th Test century as Pakistan finished day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 296-3.

Beginning the day at 44-1, Pakistan lost Khurram Mansoor (27), caught behind off Ajanta Mendis at 78-2

But Younus, who put on 149 in a third-wicket stand with Shoaib Malik (56) before the ex-skipper was run-out, remains unbeaten on 149 in Karachi.

Misbah-ul-Haq is not out on 20 with Pakistan 148 runs behind the follow-on target of 444.

Younus had survived a close lbw appeal against Ajanta Mendis before he was dropped on 92 by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who spilled a difficult chance at short mid-wicket.

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The 31-year-old soon brought up his hundred off Dilhara Fernando batting alongside Shoaib, who in turn scored his seventh Test half-century.

But the all-rounder's demise came shortly after when he attempted a quick single off leg-spinner Mendis, but Muttiah Muralitharan's direct hit caught him just short of his ground.

New batsman Misbah continued the push towards the follow-on total, compiling 72 with his skipper before the close of play.

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