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Pakistan, Sri Lanka Draw First Test in Thriller
13 Nov
Summary
- First Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka concluded in a draw.
- Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis scored centuries for Sri Lanka.
- Both teams remain near the bottom of the WTC 2025-27 standings.
The inaugural Test of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, held in Rawalpindi, concluded as a draw on November 13, 2026. The match featured high scores from both sides. Pakistan declared their first innings at 434-9, while Sri Lanka responded with 446, taking a slight lead.
Key contributions for Sri Lanka included centuries from Dhananjaya de Silva (167) and captain Kusal Mendis (119). Debutant Saqib Khan was a standout bowler for Pakistan, taking seven wickets. Rain and bad light impacted the final day, leading to the early conclusion of the match after Pakistan's second innings declaration.
In the World Test Championship standings, Sri Lanka remains seventh with 33.33% win percentage, while Pakistan stays at the bottom, though their percentage increased from 4.63% to 7.50%. New Zealand currently leads the table. The second Test between these two nations is scheduled to begin on November 17, 2026.
