Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Babar Azam’s side take on Sri Lanka in opening Test at Rawalpindi

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their two-match series at Rawalpindi, with both teams eager to make a strong start. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and opted to bowl first, anticipating assistance for the fast bowlers on a surface featuring a layer of live grass and some moisture. According to Salman Butt, the pitch underneath is hard and should offer bounce and carry, testing the batters’ technique, particularly during the first session.

Pakistan have named a young playing XI under Babar Azam, with four players set to make their Test debuts. The hosts will rely on experienced campaigners such as Babar, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha and Mohammad Abbas to provide stability. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have picked a pace-heavy attack featuring Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka. With both teams chasing valuable World Test Championship points, the opening day promises an intriguing contest between Pakistan’s batting and Sri Lanka’s pace attack.