Debutant Saqib Khan Shines in Pakistan’s First Test Against Sri Lanka
In the first cricket test in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, debutant fast bowler Saqib Khan took 7 wickets for 130 runs, helping his team restrict Sri Lanka to a first-innings total of 446, which gave Sri Lanka a slender lead of 12…
Philadelphia, PA, November 12, 2026 — In the opening cricket test match held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, debutant fast bowler Saqib Khan delivered a remarkable performance, significantly impacting Sri Lanka’s first innings score.
Saqib Khan, making his debut in the test series, took a total of 7 wickets, conceding 130 runs. This bowling effort was instrumental in limiting the Sri Lankan team’s first-innings total.
Sri Lanka concluded their first innings with a score of 446 runs. As a result of Khan’s bowling and the collective effort of the Pakistan team, Sri Lanka managed to secure a narrow lead of 12 runs over Pakistan’s first innings total. The specific details regarding Pakistan’s first-innings score and the subsequent events of the match were not provided in the trend summary.
The match marks the first in a series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Khan’s performance highlights a notable individual achievement in his inaugural test appearance. Further updates on the match progression are pending.
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