Galle, Sri Lanka – The first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan took an exciting turn as Pakistan showcased a commendable comeback on the second day. Trailing by 91 runs, Pakistan reached 221 for 5 at stumps, courtesy of an unbeaten century partnership between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman.

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Sri Lanka Inning

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka had set a respectable first-innings total of 312 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva played a crucial role, scoring an impressive 122 runs to help Sri Lanka cross the 300-run mark. The Sri Lankan spinners displayed clear dominance over their counterparts, with Prabath Jayasuriya leading the attack and claiming three wickets.

Pakistan Inning

In reply, Pakistan struggled at the start, losing wickets quickly and finding themselves at 101 for 5. However, Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman showed immense resilience and determination to resurrect the innings. Their partnership of 120 runs not only stabilized the Pakistani innings but also shifted the momentum in their favor.

Top Performer Pakistan – Saud Shakeel

Shakeel, who remained unbeaten on 69, and Salman, who scored an equally impressive 61, showcased a combination of caution and aggression. They played with maturity, using their feet to tackle the Sri Lankan spinners and scoring at a brisk pace.

Top Performer Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s bowlers, including Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha, and Ramesh Mendis, had their moments of success but were unable to break the resilient partnership. The rain played spoilsport, leading to an early end of play and preventing Pakistan from reducing the deficit further.

Summary

The Test match remains finely balanced heading into the third day, with Pakistan trailing by 91 runs and looking to build on Shakeel and Salman’s partnership. Sri Lanka will be aiming for quick wickets to bounce back and gain the upper hand in the match.

Both teams showcased their fighting spirit and determination, making the Test match an enthralling contest. Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the action-packed continuation of the match at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs PK Scorecard

Scorecard: SL vs PK 1st Test