Young Pakistani Pacer Impresses on Test Debut Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan's debutant fast bowler Saqib Khan asserted two wickets against Sri Lanka on the second day of the opening Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Key points

• Shakeel then shared a 44-run partnership with Arafat Minhas before Asitha Fernando dismissed him at 393-7 in 100.2 overs, seven runs short of his century.
• While Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake and Sonal Dinusha asserted one wicket apiece, for Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka took three wickets each.
• While Shakeel registered his 12th Test half-century to strengthen Pakistan's position, salman Ali Agha contributed 16 runs before Fernando dismissed him.
• Earlier, Pakistan declared their first innings at 434-9 in 106.3 overs, with five batters, including three debutants, scoring half-centuries.
• Earlier, Mohammad Abbas provided Pakistan's first breakthrough by dismissing Pasindu Sooriyabandara for a seven-ball duck, caught by Ghazi Ghori.

Saqib asserted his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Dinesh Chandimal for just one run off three balls, with Salman Ali Agha completing the catch. Famous Footballer Shot Dead in Peshawar.

His second wicket came when he dismissed Lahiru Udara for 42 runs off 52 balls, including seven boundaries. Muhammad Ghazi Ghori took the catch to end Udara's innings.

While Dhananjaya de Silva was not out on nine off seven deliveries, including one boundary, after the three dismissals, Kamindu Mendis remained unbeaten on 25 off 63 balls, including three fours.

Saud Shakeel led Pakistan's batting performance with 93 runs off 199 balls, including nine boundaries. He continued 96 runs for the sixth wicket with Ghazi Ghori. This person scored 48 off 72 deliveries before being dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka. Pakistan were 349-6 after 88.1 overs.

Shakeel then shared a 44-run partnership with Arafat Minhas before Asitha Fernando dismissed him at 393-7 in 100.2 overs, seven runs short of his century. Lahore Qalandars Appoint Former BCB President as Advisor.

Minhas went on to score his maiden Test half-century, making 52 off 72 balls with nine fours and a six. He additionally assisted Pakistan cross the 400-run mark alongside Razaullah. This person scored 10 before falling to Lahiru Kumara. Madushanka dismissed Minhas before captain Babar Azam declared the innings.

On the opening day, Azan Awais and debutant Tayyab Arif put together an 86-run opening partnership. While Tayyab contributed 57 off 51 deliveries, azan scored 30 off 50 balls.

Babar Azam and debutant Mohammad Taha afterwards went on 69 runs for the third wicket. While Taha created 51 off 105 deliveries before falling to Dinusha at 227-4, babar scored 50 off 58 balls before being dismissed by Madushanka.

While Shakeel registered his 12th Test half-century to strengthen Pakistan's position, salman Ali Agha contributed 16 runs before Fernando dismissed him. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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