The first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan continued with an eventful second day today (10th November) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan declaring their first innings on 434/9 before Sri Lanka reached 114/3 at stumps.
Pakistan resumed their first innings on 281/5 and continued to build on their overnight position before declaring on 434/9.
Overnight batter Saud Shakeel continued his impressive knock but narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, falling for 93 runs. Further down the order, wicketkeeper-batter Ghazi Ghori contributed 48 runs, while all-rounder Arafat Minhas added a valuable 52 to strengthen Pakistan’s total.
For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka were the standout performers with the ball, claiming three wickets apiece.
Fernando also reached a significant milestone in his career, becoming the sixth Sri Lankan fast bowler to claim 100 Test wickets.
In reply, Sri Lanka finished Day 2 on 114/3, trailing Pakistan by 320 runs with seven wickets remaining.
Opening batter Lahiru Udara provided a useful contribution with 42 runs, while Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 40 at the close of play.
 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan declaring their first innings on 434/9 before Sri Lanka reached 114/3 at stumps. ){kind=link}