Sri Lanka were 221 for 4 at lunch on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. They still trailed by 213 runs. Dhananjaya de Silva was 87 not out and Kusal Mendis was 21 not out. Kamindu Mendis made 58 before he was out. This report covers the score at lunch, so the match has moved on since.
Score at Lunch
| Team | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan, first innings | 434-9 declared | Declared on day two |
| Sri Lanka, first innings | 221-4 at lunch, day three | 213 runs behind |
Only one wicket fell in the first session, according to Dawn.
Sri Lanka’s Batting
- Dhananjaya de Silva: 87 not out off 121 balls, with nine fours, according to Dawn. It is his 21st Test half-century. He was dropped on 38 by Saud Shakeel at first slip off a loose drive, according to Dawn and the AP.
- Kamindu Mendis: 58 off 131 balls with eight fours, his eighth Test fifty. He edged Mohammad Abbas to wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, according to Dawn. The score was 155-4.
- Kusal Mendis: 21 not out. The AP says he is the current captain and took over from de Silva in October.
Dawn says de Silva and Kamindu added 91 for the fourth wicket. The AP says 90. The AP says de Silva and Kusal Mendis have an unbroken stand of 66 for the fifth wicket, and that Sri Lanka are within sight of avoiding the follow-on.
Pakistan’s Bowling
- Mohammad Abbas: 2 for 33, and the only wicket of the session.
- Saqib Khan (debut): 2 for 82. He took two wickets with the new ball on day two, but the AP says his pace dropped with the older ball.
- Arafat Minhas (debut): Left-arm spin. Captain Babar Azam brought him on in the later part of the first session, according to the AP. His figures were not given.
- Razaullah: No figures were given.
The AP describes a greenish pitch, with the bowlers getting little help from the older, softer ball.
How We Got Here
- Pakistan’s innings: They resumed on day two at 281-5 and declared at 434-9, according to Dawn. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 93, and debutants Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha and Arafat Minhas each made half-centuries.
- End of day two: Sri Lanka were 114-3, trailing by 320. Abbas and Saqib Khan took early wickets. De Silva and Kamindu were not out, and their stand had reached 49, according to Dawn.
Debuts
Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha and Arafat Minhas made their Test debuts for Pakistan, according to Dawn, and the AP also names Saqib Khan as a debutant among Pakistan’s bowlers. A summary of the Dawn page I read listed Saqib Khan under Sri Lanka, which conflicts with the AP. I used the AP’s account because he took wickets against Sri Lanka. Check the official team list.
What We Could Not Confirm
- The toss and the full teams. Neither Dawn nor the AP gives them.
- How many Tests are in the series.
- The full scorecards, including each Pakistan batter’s runs apart from the ones listed.
- The score at tea or at the close of day three. This report is from lunch.
- The 90 or 91 partnership. Dawn and the AP differ by one run.
The AP also says Pakistan “resumed day three at 114-3,” which is Sri Lanka’s overnight score. This looks like a mistake, so I used Dawn’s account. The live scores feed I checked did not list this Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the score in the first Test?
Sri Lanka were 221-4 at lunch on day three, against Pakistan’s 434-9 declared.
Where is the Test being played?
At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, according to Dawn.
Who top-scored for Pakistan?
Saud Shakeel, with 93.
Who is batting well for Sri Lanka?
Dhananjaya de Silva, who was 87 not out at lunch.
Who took the wickets?
Mohammad Abbas took 2 for 33, and debutant Saqib Khan took 2 for 82.
Who captains the teams?
Babar Azam for Pakistan and Kusal Mendis for Sri Lanka, according to the AP.
Check the official scorecard for the latest score.
