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Dhananjaya de Silva scores unbeaten 87 as Sri Lanka reaches 221-4 on Day 3

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Dhananjaya de Silva scores unbeaten 87 as Sri Lanka reaches 221-4 on Day 3

Summary

Dhananjaya de Silva played a key role in Sri Lanka's innings on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan, remaining not out on 87 as the team reached 221-4 at lunch. Sri Lanka is working to avoid the follow-on after Pakistan declared its first innings at 434-9. De Silva capitalized on an earlier dropped catch and formed partnerships, including a 90-run stand with Kamindu Mendis, who scored 58. Kusal Mendis was also not out at lunch on 21 as Sri Lanka's batting showed resilience against Pakistan's inexperienced bowling attack, which struggled with an older ball.

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•Sri Lanka is 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first Test.
•Dhananjaya de Silva is not out on 87, Kamindu Mendis scored 58.
•Pakistan declared its first innings at 434-9.
•Sri Lanka aims to avoid follow-on after a challenging start.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-captain de Silva leads Sri Lanka to 221-4 on Day 3 of the 1st test against Pakistan

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RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.De Silva capitalized on a dropped catch on 38 and brought Sri Lanka within sight to avoid follow-on after Pakistan had declared its first innings at 434-9.
— Yahoo Sportsby RIZWAN ALI

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