RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in the opening Test of the series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan debutant Tayyab Arif made an impressive start to his Test career, scoring 57 runs off 51 balls. His innings included nine fours and one six before he was caught by Kusal Mendis off the bowling of Asitha Fernando.
Pakistan reached 110/2 in 22 overs after being invited to bat first.
Four Pakistani players are making their Test debuts in the match, as the hosts look to start the series on a positive note.
The first Test of the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan is being played from November 9 to 13, 2026.
