Pakistan extended their lead to 45 runs against Sri Lanka on the rain-hit fourth day of the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
When rain and poor light forced an early end to play, Pakistan reached 57-1 in their second innings, with Azan Awais unbeaten on 22 and Mohammad Taha on 24.
Opener Tayyab Arif was dismissed for 11 by Asitha Fernando, leaving the hosts at 15-1.
Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 446 in reply to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 434-9, securing a 12-run lead.
Dhananjaya de Silva scored 167, while captain Kusal Mendis contributed 119, with the pair sharing a 249-run partnership.
Debutant Saqib Khan led Pakistan’s fightback, claiming seven wickets for 130 runs in 34 overs. Mohammad Abbas took two wickets, while Razaullah claimed one.
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