Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan Debutants Leave Sri Lanka Trailing

NDTV Sports · 10 Nov 2026, 5:43 PM IST

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2, Highlights: Pakistan's debutants continued to inspire to leave Sri Lanka trailing by 320 runs with seven first-innings wickets in hand after two days of the first cricket Test

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2, Highlights: Pakistan's debutants continued to inspire to leave Sri Lanka trailing by 320 runs with seven first-innings wickets in hand after two days of the first cricket Test on Tuesday. Fast bowler Saqib Khan, one of the four newcomers, brought the greenish pitch to life with 2‑54 as Sri Lanka reached 114‑3 before bad light brought an early closure for the second successive day. Nearly 26 overs were not bowled. Only 67.2 overs were possible on Day 1 when Pakistan reached 281‑5 with play continuing in floodlights for almost 45 minutes on both days at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan declared at 434‑9 midway into the second session on Tuesday after five half-centuries — three to debutants — and a 48. Saud Shakeel missed out on his first century in over two years on 93.(Scorecard)

[1st Test, Sri Lanka in Pakistan, 2 Test Series, 2026, Nov 09, 2026 Day 2 | Stumps - [x] notify PAK 434/9d SL 114/3 (27.1) Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field CRR: 4.20 Batsman Kamindu Mendis 40 (78) Dhananjaya de Silva 22* (28) Bowler Saqib Khan 54/2 (10.1) Arafat Minhas 1/0 (1)](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-sl-scorecard-live-cricket-score-sri-lanka-in-pakistan-2-test-series-2026-1st-test-pksl11092026274140#pfrom=insidearticle)

PAK vs SL, 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates

1. ! Signing off -That brings us to the end of an entertaining Day 2 of this first Test, with Pakistan firmly in the driver's seat and well placed to strengthen their position further on Moving Day. However, Sri Lanka have shown enough resilience to suggest they are capable of mounting a fightback, and they will need a strong effort from here to stay in the contest.Day 3 promises plenty of intrigue as both sides look to take control of the game. Play will resume on Wednesday, 11 November, at 4:30 am GMT, but do join us a little earlier for all the build-up and latest updates from the ground. Until then, cheers and take care!

2. ! Sri Lanka show some resilience -Sri Lanka came out with greater intent in the final session and looked to play their shots, but Lahiru Udara was dismissed for 42 in the same over in which he had been dropped, failing to make the most of the reprieve.However, Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva showed good resilience, keeping the scoreboard ticking as they added an unbeaten 49-run stand without further damage to take Sri Lanka to 320 runs behind Pakistan. Bad light eventually brought an early end to the day's play. The visitors will hope the pair can turn this into a substantial partnership, while Pakistan will be keen to make early inroads and build a sizeable first-innings lead.

3. ! The hosts tightened their grip -Pakistan continued to accumulate runs after the break, but Saud Shakeel's hopes of a fifth Test hundred were dashed when he was dismissed for 93 by Asitha Fernando. Arafat Minhas impressed on debut, bringing up a fine half-century with some positive strokeplay, before falling for 52. Razaullah added a quickfire 10 as Pakistan eventually declared at 434/9 in 106.3 overs.The three Sri Lankan pacers picked up a wicket each in the session. Sri Lanka's reply got off to a poor start as Mohammad Abbas dismissed Pasindu Sooriyabandara before Saqib Khan removed Dinesh Chandimal for his maiden Test wicket, leaving the visitors two down and under early pressure.

4. ! Shakeel and Minhas keep Pakistan in control -Resuming at 281/5, Pakistan continued to build on their strong position, adding 109 runs in the morning session to reach 390/6 at Lunch. Saud Shakeel remained the cornerstone of the innings, moving from his overnight 57 to an unbeaten 91, while Arafat Minhas provided valuable support with an aggressive approach on his Test debut.Sri Lanka managed just one breakthrough, with Dilshan Madushanka dismissing Ghazi Ghori for 48 after the wicketkeeper-batter had added 96 runs with Shakeel for the sixth wicket. Minhas was unbeaten on 27 at the interval, leaving Pakistan firmly in control.

5. ! 11.27 am GMT - STUMPS, DAY 2!The umpires are taking the final light reading, and the official confirmation is in -it is Stumps on Day 2. Once again, a significant number of overs have been lost, but Pakistan remain firmly in control of the contest, with Sri Lanka facing a massive task ahead. The visitors will need a strong fightback on Moving Day to stay in contention.

6. ! UPDATE - 11.20 am GMT -Uh..oh! Looks like artificial light has taken over natural light and the umpires have asked the players to leave the field. It is not offcially Stumps yet, but the chances of the light getting better look very low at the moment.

8. 27.1 1 Saqib Khan to Kamindu Mendis

Back of a length and around leg, Kamindu Mendis clips it through square leg for a single.

9. 26.6 0 Arafat Minhas to Dhananjaya de Silva

Flighted, full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva uses his feet and drills it really hard down the pitch. Arafat Minhas gets his fingertips on it on his follow-through as the ball goes through to hit the stumps at the bowler's end. There is an appeal for a run out, but the replay shows that Mendis gets his bat down just in time.

10. 26.5 0 Arafat Minhas to Dhananjaya de Silva

Dragged back, on off, Dhananjaya de Silva stabs it out to the off side.

11. 26.4 0 Arafat Minhas to Dhananjaya de Silva

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva defends it on the front foot.

12. 26.3 0 Arafat Minhas to Dhananjaya de Silva

Quicker, full and on middle, skids through. Dhananjaya de Silva moves back but gets rushed and just about gets some bat on it to keep it out.

13. 26.2 0 Arafat Minhas to Dhananjaya de Silva

Tossed up, full and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it to short cover.

14. 26.1 1 Arafat Minhas to Kamindu Mendis

Floated, full and on middle, Kamindu Mendis drills it to long on for a single.

15. 25.6 0 Saqib Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva

Bangs in a bouncer, down the leg side. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to hook it away but misses.

16. 25.5 0 Saqib Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva

Good length and on middle, angling in a bit. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to glance it away but misses. It clips the pads and goes behind, where Ghazi Ghori dives to his left to grab it. A slight appeal for the catch, but turned down.

17. 25.4 1 Saqib Khan to Kamindu Mendis

Hard length and on leg, Kamindu Mendis clips it through square leg for a run.

18. 25.3 4 Saqib Khan to Kamindu Mendis

FOUR! Top shot! A half-volley, around off. Kamindu Mendis shows the full face of the bat and drives it with excellent timing, beating mid off to his left for a boundary.

19. 25.2 0 Saqib Khan to Kamindu Mendis

Fuller one and on off, Kamindu Mendis gets forward and taps it to short cover.

20. 25.1 1 Saqib Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva

On a length and around leg, Dhananjaya de Silva nudges it through square leg for a single.