PAK vs SL 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan Seize Complete Control

Pakistan took a commanding position against Sri Lanka on the second day of the opening Test in Rawalpindi, finishing with a 320-run first-innings advantage. The hosts posted 434/9 before declaring, with Saud Shakeel narrowly missing a century and debutant Arafat Minhas contributing a half-century. 

Sri Lanka reached 114/3 at stumps after Pakistan's pace attack made early inroads. The PAK vs SL 1st Test Day 2 highlights feature Shakeel's 93, Minhas' impressive debut and Saqib Khan's maiden Test wicket.

Pakistan's lower order helped push the total beyond 400 after the hosts resumed at 281/5. Shakeel remained the central figure with 93 runs before Asitha Fernando ended his innings, while Minhas marked his Test debut with 52 off 72 balls. Pakistan eventually closed their innings at 434/9 after 106.3 overs, with Babar Azam opting for a declaration.

Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka claimed three wickets apiece for Sri Lanka, but their bowling attack could not prevent Pakistan from building a substantial total.

Sri Lanka's reply began with trouble at the top as Mohammad Abbas removed Pasindu Sooriyabandara. Saqib Khan then made a significant contribution, dismissing Dinesh Chandimal to claim his maiden Test wicket before sending Lahiru Udara back for 42. Khan ended the day with figures of 2/54.

Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva prevented further damage during the closing overs. Mendis remained unbeaten on 40, while the Sri Lankan captain was 22 not out as their partnership reached 49 runs. Sri Lanka finished at 114/3, still 320 runs behind Pakistan.

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