Delhi: The first match of the two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is being played in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's batsmen performed brilliantly on the first day of the match. Due to bad light the day's play had to be stopped after 67.2 overs. Till stumps, Pakistan had scored 281 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. Saud Shakeel is present at the crease after scoring 57 runs and Ghazi Ghori has scored 7 runs. On the first day, four batsmen of Pakistan scored half-centuries.
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The opening batsmen gave a strong start
Azaan Owais and Tayyab Arif gave a good start to the Pakistan team, which came to bat first after losing the toss. There was a partnership of 86 runs between the two for the first wicket. Owais returned to the pavilion after scoring 30 runs. After this, Tayyab batted brilliantly in his Test debut. He scored 57 runs in 51 balls with the help of 9 fours and 1 six.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Taha took over the innings
After the fall of two wickets, captain Babar Azam along with Mohammad Taha took the innings forward. Both the batsmen added 69 runs for the third wicket. Babar was out after scoring 50 runs with the help of 7 fours.
After this, Mohammad Taha and Saud Shakeel made a partnership of 68 runs for the fourth wicket. Taha scored 51 runs in 105 balls with 6 fours. Pakistan suffered its fourth blow on the score of 227 runs. After this, Saud Shakeel took the responsibility and remained unbeaten till the end of the day's play.
Performance of Sri Lankan bowlers
Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka. He took 2 wickets for 64 runs. Dilshan Madushanka, Milan Priyanath Ratnayake and Sonal Dinusha got one success each.
Test debut of four players of Pakistan
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In this match, four players from Pakistan made their debut in Test cricket. Tayyab and Taha made a great start by scoring half-centuries in their very first test. At the same time, Arafat Minhas and Saqib Khan also played their first match in Test cricket.
FAQ
How many runs did Pakistan score on the first day of the first test against Sri Lanka?
Pakistan scored 281 runs at the loss of 5 wickets till stumps on the first day of Rawalpindi Test. Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten after scoring 57 runs.
How many batsmen of Pakistan scored half-centuries on the first day?
Four batsmen of Pakistan scored half-centuries on the first day. Tayyab Arif, Babar Azam, Mohammad Taha and Saud Shakeel batted brilliantly.