Sri Lanka add 290 runs and lose one wicket on day three
Sri Lanka reached 404 for 4 in 102 overs at stumps on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday 11 November 2026, trailing Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared by 30 runs. The visitors resumed on 114 for 3 and added 290 runs while losing only Kamindu Mendis, with bad light forcing the players off the field 23 overs before the scheduled close. Only 12 overs were possible in the final session.
De Silva 167 not out and Kusal Mendis 117 not out share an unbroken 249
Dhananjaya de Silva finished on 167 not out off 241 balls with 20 fours, his 14th Test century, in his first Test since giving up the captaincy. Captain Kusal Mendis made 117 not out off 188 balls with 10 fours and four sixes, a century in his first Test as captain. The pair added an unbroken 249 runs for the fifth wicket, taking Sri Lanka from 155 for 4 to within 30 runs of Pakistan's total.
The drops that cost Pakistan the day
Pakistan's only wicket of the day came when Mohammad Abbas dismissed Kamindu Mendis for 58, caught by wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, leaving Sri Lanka on 155 for 4. The turning point came earlier, when Saud Shakeel dropped Dhananjaya de Silva at first slip on 38, a straightforward chance that proved decisive. De Silva was let off again later in the day, by Azan Awais at short leg and by Saqib Khan off his own bowling. Abbas finished with 2 for 64 and debutant Saqib Khan with 2 for 105.
Second Test moves to Rawalpindi, day four starts on Thursday
Play resumes on Thursday 12 November 2026 from 9:30 am PKT, with Sri Lanka six wickets in hand and a first innings lead in sight. Forecasts for the remaining two days carry the chance of rain and further bad light, which could yet shape the result. The second Test, from 17 to 21 November, has been moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of smog. For the day two report, read Pakistan Declare on 434, Sri Lanka 114 for 3 at Stumps on Day Two of First Test. For the preview, read Pakistan vs Sri Lanka First Test: Rawalpindi Preview, Squads and What to Watch on 9 November.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score at stumps on day three? Sri Lanka were 404 for 4 in 102 overs, trailing Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared by 30 runs.
Who scored the centuries for Sri Lanka? Dhananjaya de Silva made 167 not out off 241 balls and captain Kusal Mendis made 117 not out off 188 balls, sharing an unbroken 249-run stand for the fifth wicket.
How many wickets did Pakistan take on day three? One. Mohammad Abbas dismissed Kamindu Mendis for 58, and Saud Shakeel dropped Dhananjaya de Silva on 38.
When does day four start? Play resumes on Thursday 12 November 2026 from 9:30 am PKT, with rain and bad light forecast.
Where is the second Test? The second Test, from 17 to 21 November, has been moved from Lahore to Rawalpindi because of smog.
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Sources: The News; Cricbuzz; The Papare; Cricket World; Sportstar (The Hindu).
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