cheek Test On the first day of Sri Lanka He scored 242 runs for the loss of six wickets while making the best comeback against Pakistan.
Dhananjaya de Silva’s unbeaten 94 in the opening session of the first Test, which began on Sunday, cemented the hosts’ position after four wickets fell.
Sri Lanka scored 54 runs for the loss of four wickets in the first session, Pakistan were in a good position at this point but De Silva and Angelo Mathews, who scored 64 runs, put on a partnership of 131 runs to get the team out of trouble. .
De Silva remained at the crease until the last ball of the day while his teammate Sudira Samarawakarma was dismissed for 36 off 57 balls.
Wicket keeper batsman Samarawakarma was caught out by Imamul Haq off the ball of Agha Salman.
Shaheen Afridi completes his century of Test wickets in his 26th match on the first day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on July 16, 2023 (AFP)
Play was stopped twice due to rain on the first day and was reduced to 24.2 overs.
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De Silva hit 10 fours and three sixes in his innings.
Mathews, playing his 105th Test, scored his 39th half-century in the five-day format.
The pair were continuing their game in a calm manner when former captain Mathews was caught out by wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed off the ball of leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Fast bowlers to play 26th Test Shaheen Shah Afridi completed his century of wickets in Test cricket by dismissing Nishan Madushka for four individual runs in his second over.
The 23-year-old Pakistani star bowler suffered a knee injury on the same field a year ago.
On the first day of play, Afridi dismissed three players while Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed and Agha Salman dismissed one player each.
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**Interview with Cricket Analyst, Sarah Khan, on Sri Lanka’s Performance Against Pakistan**
**Editor:** Welcome, Sarah! It’s great to have you with us today to discuss the exciting first day of the Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka put up an impressive score of 242 for 6. What are your thoughts on their performance?
**Sarah Khan:** Thank you for having me! Yes, Sri Lanka’s performance was quite remarkable, especially given the challenging start they faced. Losing four wickets for just 54 runs put them in a precarious position, but Dhananjaya de Silva’s unbeaten 94 was crucial in stabilizing the innings.
**Editor:** Absolutely. De Silva formed a significant partnership with Angelo Mathews, scoring 64 runs. How important was this collaboration for the team’s recovery?
**Sarah Khan:** It was vital. Partnerships like that can change the momentum of a game. With both players combining for 131 runs, they not only got Sri Lanka out of trouble but also built a platform for a strong total. It shows the resilience of the Sri Lankan lineup under pressure.
**Editor:** And speaking of pressure, did you notice any weaknesses in Pakistan’s bowling attack during the match?
**Sarah Khan:** Definitely. While they started strong, the middle order of Sri Lanka seemed to decode their bowling tactics as the game progressed. They will have to reassess their strategy to contain solid partnerships and capitalize on early breakthroughs.
**Editor:** On another note, Shaheen Afridi reached a milestone of 100 Test wickets during this match. How does that impact Pakistan’s bowling lineup?
**Sarah Khan:** Afridi’s achievement is significant and shows his growth as a bowler. He brings a lot of energy and skill to the team. However, it’s important for him to be supported by his fellow bowlers to maintain pressure on the opposition.
**Editor:** Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your insights with us on this match. It seems like we can expect a competitive and thrilling encounter in the coming days!
**Sarah Khan:** Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing how this match unfolds. It should be exciting!
