Pakistan today recorded their highest successful run chase in Test Cricket as they defeated hosts Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the third and final Test at Pallekele to win the series, 2-1. Needing 376 for victory, the visitors resumed the final day of the match at the overnight score of 230 for 2, with Shan Masood on 114, and Younis Khan on 101. After Masood fell for 125, Younis Khan led from the front and scored an unbeaten 171 helping Pakistan record the second highest successful run-chase in Asia. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who ably supported Younis, made 59 not out.Brief Scores:First innings: Sri Lanka – 278, Pakistan – 215Second innings: Sri Lanka – 313, Pakistan – 382 for 3Younis Khan was adjudged man of the match, while leg spinner Yasir Shah was named player of the series for his 24 wickets in three matches. The Test series will be followed by a 5-match ODI series which will begin on Saturday at Dambullah. Two T-20 matches will be played after the ODI series.