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De Silva and Kushal Mendes' centuries bring Sri Lanka back into the match: 'Saud Shakeel's catch drop cost Pakistan dearly'

Ayesha NooraniSpecial Correspondent for Arts & Culture • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
De Silva and Kushal Mendes' centuries bring Sri Lanka back into the match: 'Saud Shakeel's catch drop cost Pakistan dearly'

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • When the third day's play started, in response to Pakistan's 434 runs, Sri Lanka scored 114 runs for the loss of three players.
  • During the third day's play, Pakistan got their first and only success when Kamindu Mendes caught wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori off Mohammad Abba.
  • When the third day's play was called off due to bad light, Sri Lanka's total score was 404 for the loss of four wickets.

When the third day's play started, in response to Pakistan's 434 runs, Sri Lanka scored 114 runs for the loss of three players.

During the third day's play, Pakistan got their first and only success when Kamindu Mendes caught wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori off Mohammad Abbas in the 42nd over. He scored 58 runs.

When the third day's play was called off due to bad light, Sri Lanka's total score was 404 for the loss of four wickets.

Dhananjay De Silva scored 167 with 20 fours while captain Kushal Mendes was at the crease with 117 runs.

While after the second day's game, there was talk of Pakistan's bowlers everywhere on social media, on the third day, users were seen questioning Pakistan's performance.

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Ayesha Noorani

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