Poor Light Forces Early End To Pakistan-Sri Lanka Opening Day

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Play on the opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was called off early due to poor light at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field. Pakistan reached 281 for five in 67.2 overs before play was stopped.

Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten on 57, while Ghazi Ghauri was batting on seven at the close of play.

Pakistan’s debutant Tayyab Arif impressed with 57 runs before being dismissed. Captain Babar Azam scored 50 off 54 balls, completing the 35th half-century of his Test career.

Another debutant, Muhammad Taha, also made an impressive contribution with 51 runs. Azaan Awais scored 30, while Salman Agha was dismissed for 16.

For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando took two wickets, while Dilshan Madushanka, Milan Rathnayake and Sonal Dinusha claimed one wicket each.

Pakistan handed Test debuts to four players for the match.

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