Saqib Khan produced a remarkable seven-wicket haul on debut as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 446 in their first innings, with Pakistan reaching 57/1 in their second innings at stumps on Day 4 of the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today (12th November).
Sri Lanka resumed Day 4 on 404/4, trailing Pakistan’s first-innings total by just 30 runs, with centurions Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva unbeaten at the crease.
However, Pakistan struck early in the morning session as debutant fast bowler Saqib Khan dismissed both set batters, with De Silva departing for a magnificent 167 and Mendis falling for a brilliant 119.
The Sri Lankan batting line-up struggled to build on the strong platform, losing their remaining 6 wickets for just 42 runs to be bowled out for 446. Saqib Khan continued his impressive debut performance, finishing with outstanding figures of 7/130.
Sri Lanka managed to take a slender 12-run lead, but Pakistan made a steady start to their second innings, reaching 57/1 before bad light forced an early end to the day’s play.
Pakistan now hold a 45-run lead with nine wickets in hand heading into Day 5.
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