Saud 97 as Pakistan and Sri Lanka draw Rawalpindi Test
WicketPulse · Published
Updated 13 November 2026
Pakistan and Sri Lanka drew the first Test in Rawalpindi on Friday, with Pakistan finishing their second innings on 284/8 from 84.5 overs. Both the ICC and Cricket Australia official match centres confirm the completed result.
A draw after five days
Pakistan’s 434/9 declared was answered by Sri Lanka’s 446, a first-innings lead of 12. Pakistan then reached 284/8 when the match ended on 13 November. Sri Lanka did not bat a second time.
The final result replaces the earlier day-four stumps position in this report. At that stage Pakistan were 57/1 and led by 45; those figures described an unfinished match.
Saqib receives the match award
Saqib Khan was named player of the match. His 7/130 in Sri Lanka’s innings had brought Pakistan back into the contest after centuries from Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis.
Saud Shakeel made 97 from 210 balls in Pakistan’s second innings, falling three runs short of a century. Babar Azam contributed 34 and Ghazi Ghori 35. The ICC scorecard records Razaullah unbeaten on six when the innings ended at 284/8.
Final scores, not a series victory
The completed first-Test scores are Pakistan 434/9 declared and 284/8, Sri Lanka 446. Neither side won this match. This update records the official result without treating the drawn opener as a series win.