Shakeel extends Pakistan dominance, SL collapse: 1st Test, Day 2 (Rawalpindi)

Pakistan strengthened their position on Day 2 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, declaring their first innings at 434 for 9 to establish a substantial total.

Saud Shakeel was the standout performer with a patient 93, narrowly missing a deserved century, while Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka claimed three wickets apiece for Sri Lanka. The visitors’ bowlers worked hard but were unable to prevent Pakistan from building a commanding first-innings score.

Sri Lanka reached 114 for 3 at stumps in reply, still trailing by 320 runs. Lahiru Udara provided some resistance with 42, while Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 40, attempting to steady the innings after early setbacks.

Saqib Mahmood was Pakistan’s most successful bowler with 2 for 54, leaving Sri Lanka with plenty of work to do on Day 3 to avoid conceding a significant first-innings deficit.

Sri Lanka 114 for 3 (Udara 42, Kamindu 40*, Saqib 2-54) trail Pakistan 434 for 9 dec (Shakeel 93, Asitha 3-107, Madushanka 3-108) by 320 runs.

Nov 2026.