RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – The fifth and final day of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka got underway at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan holding a 79-run lead.
Babar Azam was unbeaten on 22, while Saud Shakeel was batting on five as Pakistan continued their second innings.
Earlier, Pakistan had scored 434 runs in their first innings, while Sri Lanka responded with 446, securing a 12-run lead.
On the fourth day, Pakistan lost three wickets, with Tayyab Arif dismissed for 11 after being trapped lbw by Fernando. Azaan Awais scored 22, while Mohammad Taha contributed 24 before being dismissed.
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis led the batting effort with 119 runs, while Dhananjaya de Silva was the top scorer with an impressive 167.
Meanwhile, Pakistan debutant Saqib Khan made headlines with an outstanding bowling performance, claiming seven Sri Lankan wickets.
Saud Shakeel had been Pakistan's leading batter in the first innings, scoring 93 runs.