Published on: November 7, 2026 3:48 AM
Sri Lanka defeated PCB Patrons XI by 142 runs in the three-day practice match played here at Islamabad Club on Friday.
Chasing a target of 254 runs, PCB Patrons XI were bowled out for 111 runs. Tayyab Arif scored 32 and Abdullah Fazal made 21 runs. For Sri Lanka, Keshara Nuwantha took four wickets while Ishan Malinga claimed three wickets. Earlier, Sri Lanka resumed their second innings on Day 3 at 121 for 6 and were bowled out for 181 runs.
Milan Rathnayaka scored 40, Anjala Bandara made 34 and Keshara Nuwantha contributed 30 runs.
For PCB Patrons XI, Shoaib Akhtar Jr. and Ubaid Shah took three wickets each, while Saqib Khan dismissed two batters.
The first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played from November 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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