Naseem’s effort punctuated a welcome winning return for the home side.

In the past 10 years, Pakistan has played its 33 home Test matches at offshore venues, primarily in the United Arab Emirates, after the country was deemed too unsafe by international cricket authorities.

Special thanks to Sri Lanka from the bottom of our hearts. They have given us immense happiness by playing in Pakistan.

Azhar Ali

The fifth day of the second and last Test resumed with Sri Lanka reeling at 7-212 chasing a daunting victory target of 476. It took less than three full overs for Pakistan to wrap up the visitors.

Having dismissed Dilruwan Perera with the last ball bowled on Sunday, Naseem removed Lasith Embuldeniya for a golden duck with Monday’s first ball, the tail-ender gloving a sharp rising delivery to the keeper.

While Naseem missed his hat-trick, century-maker Oshada Fernando fell in the next over, nicking a catch to first slip off leg-spinner Yasir Shah without having added to his overnight score of 102.

Naseem, playing in only his third Test, trapped Vishwa Fernando lbw for a duck in the following over to wrap up the match.

‘‘We definitely needed that performance,’’ said Pakistan’s Azhar Ali, celebrating his first Test win as captain.

‘‘Special thanks to Sri Lanka from the bottom of our hearts. They have given us immense happiness by playing in Pakistan.

‘‘It’s a big advantage to be playing at home and now we can take the confidence from our performances from here and take them overseas when we travel.’’