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Pakistan, Sri Lanka’s first test match ends in a draw
December 15, 2019

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First match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been draw.

Pakistan finished their innings at 252/2 in 70 overs, to be behind Sri Lanka’s score by 56 runs.

The return of Test cricket to Pakistan was somewhat spoiled by unfavorable weather conditions, with only one innings possible from either side in the Rawalpindi Test.

From Pakistan, Abid Ali was 109 and Babar Azam 102 runs remined on crease.

Abid Ali became the first batsman to score a ton both on ODI debut as well as Test debut.

Earlier, Sri Lanka declared the innings at 308/6.

Day 4 had been abandoned without a ball being bowled.

The second test match will be played between both team at National Stadium in Karachi from  19th of this month.

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