Saud Shakeel Scores 97 as Pakistan and Sri Lanka Draw First Test in Rawalpindi
In the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, Saud Shakeel narrowly missed a century again, scoring 97 runs and helping Pakistan secure a draw. Despite Sri Lanka's strong bowling attack, Shakeel's resilience and a crucial 92-run partnership with Ghazi Ghori prevented a Sri Lankan win. The match marked Pakistan's first draw in the World Test Championship cycle after seven losses and two wins. The second Test will also be held in Rawalpindi, relocated from Lahore due to smog concerns.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 13 Nov, 01:32 pm. Other outlets followed.