Pak-Sri Lanka First Test Ends in a Draw

By Faiz Paracha · Published November 13, 2026

RAWALPINDI: The first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after Pakistan scored 284 for 8 in their second innings on the final day at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan batters at the Rawalpindi Test match

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel narrowly missed his century, scoring 97 runs before being bowled by Lahiru Kumara. Babar Azam contributed 34 runs, while Salman Ali Agha scored 13.

Sri Lanka made an early impact on the final morning as Lahiru Kumara dismissed Azan Awais for 22 on the first ball of the day. Asitha Fernando then removed Mohammad Tahir for 24.