
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test drawn as Saud Shakeel falls for 97
Shakeel's 97 after his first-innings 93 saved Pakistan on the last day in Rawalpindi. Saqib Khan was player of the match; the second Test starts 17 November.
All 11 Digital Akhbaar stories on Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, newest first, last updated 14 November 2026.

Debutant Saqib Khan took 7-130 as Sri Lanka lost six wickets for 42 on day 4 in Rawalpindi. Pakistan closed on 57-1, leading by 45 going into the last day.

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