{
  "id": 19464502,
  "title": "De Silva, Kamindu fifties guide Sri Lanka to 221-4 in first Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/de-silva-kamindu-fifties-guide-sri-lanka-to-221-4-in-first-test",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T07:43:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40448413/de-silva-kamindu-fifties-guide-sri-lanka-to-221-4-in-first-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "De Silva and Mendis scored fifties, guiding Sri Lanka to 221-4",
    "Partnership of 91 runs for fourth wicket was highlight",
    "Pakistan bowled well with Abbas and Khan taking key wickets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Steadying partnerships from the middle order offer Sri Lanka a chance to reduce a massive deficit and stay competitive despite the pressure applied by the Pakistani bowling attack.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "De Silva, Kamindu fifties guide Sri Lanka to 221-4 in first Test against Pakistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/de-silva-kamindu-fifties-guide-sri-lanka-to-221-4-in-first-test-19471600",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:10:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}