Saud Shakeel Nears Century as Pakistan Reach 390-6
Saud Shakeel was moving towards a century on Tuesday as Pakistan reached lunch at 390-6 on day two of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Saud Shakeel's Batting Performance
The 31-year-old left-hander started the session on 57 and added 34 runs in a long two-and-a-half hour session. He was 91 not out off 192 balls at the break, just nine runs short of his fifth Test hundred.
Pakistan's Innings Update
Pakistan began the day at 281-5 and lost only Ghazi Ghori for 48. Arafat Minhas was 27 not out at the interval.
Saud, who has hit nine boundaries so far, added 96 runs with Ghazi for the sixth wicket.
Sri Lanka Bowlers Struggle
Sri Lanka hoped for early wickets but their bowlers found it difficult on a hard and green pitch. They struggled even after taking the second new ball following 80 overs.
Wicket and Bowling Figures
Dilshan Madushanka finally took a wicket when Ghazi edged the ball to gully. Pasindu Sooriyabandara held a low catch.
Pace bowlers Asitha Fernando with 2-87 and Madushanka with 2-97 were the best Sri Lanka bowlers.
Next Test Match
The second and final Test will be played in Lahore from November 17.
Source: dawn