De Silva, Kamindu fifties guide Sri Lanka to 221-4 in first Test
RAWALPINDI: Fifties from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis helped Sri Lanka reach 221-4 at lunch on day three of the opening Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. After resuming at 114-3, De Silva was on 87 after reaching his 21st half-century, while skipper Kusal Mendis was 21 not out, leaving the tourists still 213 runs behind Pakistan’s first innings 434-9 declared. Sri Lanka…
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis' fifties played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's progress to 221-4 at lunch on the third day of their opening Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. After resuming the innings at 114-3, De Silva reached his 21st half-century while skipper Kusal Mendis remained not out on 21, leaving Sri Lanka 213 runs behind Pakistan's first innings 434-9 declared.
The duo's partnership of 91 runs for the fourth wicket was a highlight, with De Silva on 38 and Mendis contributing 58. De Silva, who had reached 38, missed a chance to hold a sharp run out by Saud Shakeel at slip. Mendis completed his eighth Test fifty before edging Mohammad Abbas to wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, reducing Sri Lanka to 155-4.
Pakistan's bowlers, including seamer Abbas (2-33) and debutant Saqib Khan, took notable wickets, with Khan claiming 2-82 in his first Test appearance.
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