[{"id": 609799, "created": "2025-07-26T15:22:45.710940", "project_id": 291, "task_id": 647242, "user_id": 315, "user_ip": null, "finish_time": "2025-07-26T15:23:12.671158", "timeout": null, "calibration": null, "external_uid": null, "media_url": null, "info": {"id": "n404810160", "text": "Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:33:42 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Probably the last over before stumps. Both Azhar Ali and Babar Azam will look to keep Sri Lanka out in this over and they do. Pakistan finish on 24/2 at stumps, Day 1. They trail by 198 runs.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:30:04 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: The light has slightly improved a bit. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam are battling out these tough conditions. Prabath Jayasuriya is bowling nicely at the moment. Maiden over. PAK 22/2 (17)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:22:52 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Abdullah Shafique has been struck in front of the wicket. Marais Erasmus raises the finger. Jayasuriya gets his first wicket. Shafique departs for 13. Pakistan 21/2 (14.5).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:55:10 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Imam-ul-Haq falls early as Kasun Rajitha gives an early setback to Pakistan. Azhar Ali is the new batter in. There is a hint of late swing currently and Sri Lankan seamers are making full use of the conditions. PAK 12/1 (7)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:46:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Kasun Rajitha appeals for an LBW! Umpire denies bat. Sri Lanka sends it upstairs. Wickets missing. Imam-ul-Haq survives. PAK 12/0 (5.2)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:20:34 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Hello and welcome to the Pakistan's first innings here at the Galle International stadium. Kasun Rajitha to open the proceedings for Sri Lanka. Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-haq to open for Pakistan. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:15:14 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi picks up the final wicket as Sri Lanka gets all out on 222. Dinesh Chandimal remained the top scorer (76). Afridi picked up 4 wickets to top the wickets column. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:52:00 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Kasun Rajitha is hit on the helmet by Naseem Shah. Frustration clearly mounting on the Pakistan bowlers. Concussion protocol is being followed at the ground. SL 203/9 after 63 overs.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:43:14 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Will this pair take Sri Lanka past 200? If they do, it will be considered as one hell of a task. Pakistan bowlers are bowling a barrage of bouncers to rattle Sri Lankan tail. FOUR!!! Edge and it trickles away to third man. SL 200/9 (61).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:37:19 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: The final pair is testing Pakistan's resistance. This pair has added 18 from 25 balls till now. Yasir Shah brought back into the attack from the city end. Solid front foot defence from Theekshana. SL 195/9 (59.2)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:20:46 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: With Dinesh Chandimal gone, Sri Lanka are on to their last pair. Will this pair resist against this Pakistan? FOUR!!! Theekshana plays two back to back boundaries. Is that a start of resistance? SL 187/9 (55.5)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:10:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi introduced back into the attack. FOUR!!! 'Take that' says Dinesh Chandimal. Shaheen retorts with a bouncer. Excellent cricket between the two sides. Single and Theekshana on strike. Afridi bowls it down the leg side. SL 175/8 (54)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:48:49 pm\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 02:42:53 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: TEA has been called. Sri Lanka 166/8 (52).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:35:10 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Excellent defence from Dinesh Chandimal against the spinners. FOUR!! What a shot from the man in form. The confidence with which Chandimal is leading the resistance at the moment, he surely deserves a ton. SL 165/8 (50).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:26:22 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Dinesh Chandimal takes a single on the first ball. This means he has got enough confidence in Theekshana's batting ability. Sri Lanka cross the 150 mark. Still not enough against an in-form Pakistan. SL 153/8 (48).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:17:39 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: 50 for Dinesh Chandimal. Another fighting knock from the senior batter. Maheesh Theekshana can bat too. After his innings against Australia, no one will doubt that. Maiden over from Nawaz. SL 145/8 (46).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:11:50 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Another wicket falls and this time, it is Prabath Jayasuriya. Pakistan in total control here. Complete dominance by the Babar Azam-led side. Theekshana is the new batter in and Naseem welcomes him with a bouncer. SL 137/8 (44.4)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:05:07 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Sri Lanka are in all sorts of trouble as Ramesh Mendis nicks one to the wicket-keeper. 7th wicket down and Dinesh Chandimal is running out of partners at the moment. Nawaz back into the attack. SL 131/7 (43.1)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:56:56 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Nawaz is bowling a tad fuller against the Sri Lankan batters who are playing him nicely along the ground. It is going well for Sri Lanka. The only thing they need to avoid right now is a run-out. SL 130/6 (42)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:45:17 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Resumption of play after DRINKS BREAK. Dinesh Chandimal is steadily building up his innings like he did against Australia. Mohammed Nawaz to bowl his first over in the innings. SL 124/6 (39.1)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:38:57 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: FOUR!!! Brilliant sweep shot from Dinesh Chandimal. It was not a bad delivery from Yasir Shah but played incredibly well by him. Single off the next ball. SL 122/6 (38.4)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:28:44 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Naseem Shah into the attack now. Fast bowlers from both ends. He is not bowling express pace at the moment. Just below 140. FOUR!!! Dinesh Chandimal collects a boundary. SL 114/6 (35).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:21:12 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: There is not much extravagant movement in the middle. Just enough to trouble the batters. Shaheen Shah Afridi is targeting the pads at the moment. End of the 34th over, SL 110/6.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:12:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi is breathing fire at the moment. 3rd wicket for him and he is steaming in like a train engine. Ramesh Mendis is the new batter in. This will be a difficult phase for the youngster. FOUR!!! Through extra covers. PAK 107/6 (31.5)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:03:25 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: OUT!!! Shaheen Shah Afridi strikes after lunch. He picks up his second wicket and Sri Lanka are in all sorts of trouble. There comes the iconic celebration. Niroshan Dickwella is the new batter in. SL 103/5 (30).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:19:07 pm\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:49:04 amLIVE | SL vs Pak 1st Test Day 1 Updates, Galle: Matthews departs without troubling the scorers, the hosts get deeper in trouble. Chandimal holds the key from here if the Lankans want to stage a comeback. LIVE | SL: 71/4 vs PakSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:38:25 amNow it is over to the experienced pair of Chandimal and Matthews to do the rebuilding job. Pakistan has been outstanding with the ball after losing the toss. LIVE | SL: 63/3 vs PakSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:20:27 amSri Lanka reeling as they lose two quick wickets. This is not a good start for the hosts. LIVE | SL: 60/3 vs PAKSat, 16 Jul 2022 10:38:08 amAfter the loss of Karunaratne, Fernando and Mendis has kept things steady. The Pakistan new ball bowlers are looking to get more wickets and the contest is really fierce. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:26:17 amBIG setback for Lanka. They have lost captain Karunaratne and it is Afridi who has picked up the wicket. Great start for Pakistan at Galle. They would hope to make more inroads as Kusal Mendis joins Fernando. LIVE | 16/1 vs PAKSat, 16 Jul 2022 10:18:35 amAs was expected, Hasan Ali will share the new ball with Afridi. This is a lethal bowling pair and they would be hoping they can dent the hosts early in the Test. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:11:13 amA couple of boundaries in the first over of the Test from Oshada Fernando to get the hosts off the blocks. Shaheen Afridi would like to find the right length and line on this pitch quickly. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:58:14 amLIVE | SL vs Pak 1st Test Day 1 Updates, Galle: The Sri Lankan opening pair would look to get off to a steady start and not conceded early wickets against the Pakistan pacers. Yasir Shah is set to play a big part in the game. Also, it would be interesting to see if Galle offers spin on the opening day. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:50:35 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:47:09 amSri Lanka (Playing XI): Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun RajithaSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:41:19 am This could be a big advantage for the hosts to have the best use of the pitch. And also, another thing that could work to their advantage is the fact that they would not be batting last. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:39:08 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:34:39 amSri Lanka opt to bat. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:27:33 amThe hosts would be high-on-confidence after drawing against a formidable Australian side, but the Babar-led side seem to have their bases covered and that could make the difference. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:25:58 amThere is also WTC points at stake here. The hosts are third in the points table and clean-sweep will help them strengthen their position, while a whitewash would also help Pakistan zoom from the third to the fifth position. So, a lot at stake at spin-friendly Galle. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:18:44 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:13:46 amIn all probability, it is a 'win the toss and bat first' kind of a pitch. That is also going to be the case because the pitch could assist spinners in a big way in the fag end of the Test. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:11:37 amThe toss will take place in minutes from now and also the pitch report coming up shortly. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:08:06 amIt is a high-profile Test considering the state in Sri Lanka. A win could bring some relief for the citizens of the country. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:04:36 amSpinners could be the key in the last two days of the Test at Galle. The first essay is expected to yield massive runs. All in all, a mouthwatering contest in store for fans. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:59:54 amGood morning, folks! Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International stadium. Stay hooked to this space for all the updates. LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1 Live Score and Match Updates: STUMPS: Pakistan Finish On 24/2 At Stumps, Trail By 198 Runs; Imam Falls Early As Rajitha Draws First Blood; Last Wicket Stand Drags Sri Lanka To 222/10; Theekshana-Rajitha Frustrate Pakistan As Last Wicket Stand Swells; Chandimal Departs After Tea, Sri Lanka Close To Being All-out | TEA: Chandimal Guides Sri Lanka To 166/8 At Tea; Chandimal's Gritty Knock Takes Sri Lanka Past 150; Pakistan In Total Control After Lunch; Mendis Departs, Chandimal Running Out of Partners; Chandimal-Mendis Steady Sri Lanka After Shaheen's Blitz; Dhananjaya-Dickwella Depart After Lunch, Pakistan On Top; Shaheen Removes Dhananjaya, Sri Lanka Lose Half Their Side; Pakistan Bounce Back After Steady Stand | Lunch: Yasir Shah has been the pick of the bowlers till now for Pakistan. The experienced leg spinner got the better of Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews before lunch giving Pakistan a head start at lunch. Dinesh Chandimal, who has been in red hot form, is trying to built a stand along with Dhananjaya de Silva to bail Lanka out of this situation. Will they succeed in doing so? Stay tuned for live updates  Now that Sri Lanka has given a formidable Australian team a run for their money, they would be confident ahead of the Test versus Pakistan starting Saturday (July 16) at the iconic Galle international stadium.  Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha  Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah  ", "clarity": "clear", "headline": "LIVE SL vs PAK 1st Test Day 1 Score, Galle: Pakistan Finish On 24/2 At Stumps, Trail By 198 Runs", "faithfulness": "faithful", "plausibility": "plausible", "informativeness": "very_informative"}}, {"id": 616560, "created": "2025-08-06T10:45:47.867003", "project_id": 291, "task_id": 647242, "user_id": 325, "user_ip": null, "finish_time": "2025-08-06T10:47:46.413443", "timeout": null, "calibration": null, "external_uid": null, "media_url": null, "info": {"id": "n404810160", "text": "Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:33:42 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Probably the last over before stumps. Both Azhar Ali and Babar Azam will look to keep Sri Lanka out in this over and they do. Pakistan finish on 24/2 at stumps, Day 1. They trail by 198 runs.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:30:04 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: The light has slightly improved a bit. Azhar Ali and Babar Azam are battling out these tough conditions. Prabath Jayasuriya is bowling nicely at the moment. Maiden over. PAK 22/2 (17)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:22:52 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Abdullah Shafique has been struck in front of the wicket. Marais Erasmus raises the finger. Jayasuriya gets his first wicket. Shafique departs for 13. Pakistan 21/2 (14.5).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:55:10 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Imam-ul-Haq falls early as Kasun Rajitha gives an early setback to Pakistan. Azhar Ali is the new batter in. There is a hint of late swing currently and Sri Lankan seamers are making full use of the conditions. PAK 12/1 (7)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:46:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Kasun Rajitha appeals for an LBW! Umpire denies bat. Sri Lanka sends it upstairs. Wickets missing. Imam-ul-Haq survives. PAK 12/0 (5.2)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:20:34 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Hello and welcome to the Pakistan's first innings here at the Galle International stadium. Kasun Rajitha to open the proceedings for Sri Lanka. Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-haq to open for Pakistan. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:15:14 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi picks up the final wicket as Sri Lanka gets all out on 222. Dinesh Chandimal remained the top scorer (76). Afridi picked up 4 wickets to top the wickets column. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:52:00 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Kasun Rajitha is hit on the helmet by Naseem Shah. Frustration clearly mounting on the Pakistan bowlers. Concussion protocol is being followed at the ground. SL 203/9 after 63 overs.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:43:14 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Will this pair take Sri Lanka past 200? If they do, it will be considered as one hell of a task. Pakistan bowlers are bowling a barrage of bouncers to rattle Sri Lankan tail. FOUR!!! Edge and it trickles away to third man. SL 200/9 (61).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:37:19 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: The final pair is testing Pakistan's resistance. This pair has added 18 from 25 balls till now. Yasir Shah brought back into the attack from the city end. Solid front foot defence from Theekshana. SL 195/9 (59.2)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:20:46 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: With Dinesh Chandimal gone, Sri Lanka are on to their last pair. Will this pair resist against this Pakistan? FOUR!!! Theekshana plays two back to back boundaries. Is that a start of resistance? SL 187/9 (55.5)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:10:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi introduced back into the attack. FOUR!!! 'Take that' says Dinesh Chandimal. Shaheen retorts with a bouncer. Excellent cricket between the two sides. Single and Theekshana on strike. Afridi bowls it down the leg side. SL 175/8 (54)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:48:49 pm\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 02:42:53 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: TEA has been called. Sri Lanka 166/8 (52).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:35:10 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Excellent defence from Dinesh Chandimal against the spinners. FOUR!! What a shot from the man in form. The confidence with which Chandimal is leading the resistance at the moment, he surely deserves a ton. SL 165/8 (50).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:26:22 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Dinesh Chandimal takes a single on the first ball. This means he has got enough confidence in Theekshana's batting ability. Sri Lanka cross the 150 mark. Still not enough against an in-form Pakistan. SL 153/8 (48).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:17:39 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: 50 for Dinesh Chandimal. Another fighting knock from the senior batter. Maheesh Theekshana can bat too. After his innings against Australia, no one will doubt that. Maiden over from Nawaz. SL 145/8 (46).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:11:50 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Another wicket falls and this time, it is Prabath Jayasuriya. Pakistan in total control here. Complete dominance by the Babar Azam-led side. Theekshana is the new batter in and Naseem welcomes him with a bouncer. SL 137/8 (44.4)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:05:07 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Sri Lanka are in all sorts of trouble as Ramesh Mendis nicks one to the wicket-keeper. 7th wicket down and Dinesh Chandimal is running out of partners at the moment. Nawaz back into the attack. SL 131/7 (43.1)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:56:56 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Nawaz is bowling a tad fuller against the Sri Lankan batters who are playing him nicely along the ground. It is going well for Sri Lanka. The only thing they need to avoid right now is a run-out. SL 130/6 (42)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:45:17 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Resumption of play after DRINKS BREAK. Dinesh Chandimal is steadily building up his innings like he did against Australia. Mohammed Nawaz to bowl his first over in the innings. SL 124/6 (39.1)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:38:57 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: FOUR!!! Brilliant sweep shot from Dinesh Chandimal. It was not a bad delivery from Yasir Shah but played incredibly well by him. Single off the next ball. SL 122/6 (38.4)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:28:44 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Naseem Shah into the attack now. Fast bowlers from both ends. He is not bowling express pace at the moment. Just below 140. FOUR!!! Dinesh Chandimal collects a boundary. SL 114/6 (35).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:21:12 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: There is not much extravagant movement in the middle. Just enough to trouble the batters. Shaheen Shah Afridi is targeting the pads at the moment. End of the 34th over, SL 110/6.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:12:29 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi is breathing fire at the moment. 3rd wicket for him and he is steaming in like a train engine. Ramesh Mendis is the new batter in. This will be a difficult phase for the youngster. FOUR!!! Through extra covers. PAK 107/6 (31.5)Sat, 16 Jul 2022 01:03:25 pmLIVE | SL vs PAK: OUT!!! Shaheen Shah Afridi strikes after lunch. He picks up his second wicket and Sri Lanka are in all sorts of trouble. There comes the iconic celebration. Niroshan Dickwella is the new batter in. SL 103/5 (30).Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:19:07 pm\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:49:04 amLIVE | SL vs Pak 1st Test Day 1 Updates, Galle: Matthews departs without troubling the scorers, the hosts get deeper in trouble. Chandimal holds the key from here if the Lankans want to stage a comeback. LIVE | SL: 71/4 vs PakSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:38:25 amNow it is over to the experienced pair of Chandimal and Matthews to do the rebuilding job. Pakistan has been outstanding with the ball after losing the toss. LIVE | SL: 63/3 vs PakSat, 16 Jul 2022 11:20:27 amSri Lanka reeling as they lose two quick wickets. This is not a good start for the hosts. LIVE | SL: 60/3 vs PAKSat, 16 Jul 2022 10:38:08 amAfter the loss of Karunaratne, Fernando and Mendis has kept things steady. The Pakistan new ball bowlers are looking to get more wickets and the contest is really fierce. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:26:17 amBIG setback for Lanka. They have lost captain Karunaratne and it is Afridi who has picked up the wicket. Great start for Pakistan at Galle. They would hope to make more inroads as Kusal Mendis joins Fernando. LIVE | 16/1 vs PAKSat, 16 Jul 2022 10:18:35 amAs was expected, Hasan Ali will share the new ball with Afridi. This is a lethal bowling pair and they would be hoping they can dent the hosts early in the Test. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:11:13 amA couple of boundaries in the first over of the Test from Oshada Fernando to get the hosts off the blocks. Shaheen Afridi would like to find the right length and line on this pitch quickly. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:58:14 amLIVE | SL vs Pak 1st Test Day 1 Updates, Galle: The Sri Lankan opening pair would look to get off to a steady start and not conceded early wickets against the Pakistan pacers. Yasir Shah is set to play a big part in the game. Also, it would be interesting to see if Galle offers spin on the opening day. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:50:35 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:47:09 amSri Lanka (Playing XI): Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne(c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun RajithaSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:41:19 am This could be a big advantage for the hosts to have the best use of the pitch. And also, another thing that could work to their advantage is the fact that they would not be batting last. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:39:08 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:34:39 amSri Lanka opt to bat. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:27:33 amThe hosts would be high-on-confidence after drawing against a formidable Australian side, but the Babar-led side seem to have their bases covered and that could make the difference. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:25:58 amThere is also WTC points at stake here. The hosts are third in the points table and clean-sweep will help them strengthen their position, while a whitewash would also help Pakistan zoom from the third to the fifth position. So, a lot at stake at spin-friendly Galle. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:18:44 am\nSat, 16 Jul 2022 09:13:46 amIn all probability, it is a 'win the toss and bat first' kind of a pitch. That is also going to be the case because the pitch could assist spinners in a big way in the fag end of the Test. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:11:37 amThe toss will take place in minutes from now and also the pitch report coming up shortly. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:08:06 amIt is a high-profile Test considering the state in Sri Lanka. A win could bring some relief for the citizens of the country. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:04:36 amSpinners could be the key in the last two days of the Test at Galle. The first essay is expected to yield massive runs. All in all, a mouthwatering contest in store for fans. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:59:54 amGood morning, folks! Hello and welcome to the LIVE blog of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Galle International stadium. Stay hooked to this space for all the updates. LIVE Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1 Live Score and Match Updates: STUMPS: Pakistan Finish On 24/2 At Stumps, Trail By 198 Runs; Imam Falls Early As Rajitha Draws First Blood; Last Wicket Stand Drags Sri Lanka To 222/10; Theekshana-Rajitha Frustrate Pakistan As Last Wicket Stand Swells; Chandimal Departs After Tea, Sri Lanka Close To Being All-out | TEA: Chandimal Guides Sri Lanka To 166/8 At Tea; Chandimal's Gritty Knock Takes Sri Lanka Past 150; Pakistan In Total Control After Lunch; Mendis Departs, Chandimal Running Out of Partners; Chandimal-Mendis Steady Sri Lanka After Shaheen's Blitz; Dhananjaya-Dickwella Depart After Lunch, Pakistan On Top; Shaheen Removes Dhananjaya, Sri Lanka Lose Half Their Side; Pakistan Bounce Back After Steady Stand | Lunch: Yasir Shah has been the pick of the bowlers till now for Pakistan. The experienced leg spinner got the better of Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews before lunch giving Pakistan a head start at lunch. Dinesh Chandimal, who has been in red hot form, is trying to built a stand along with Dhananjaya de Silva to bail Lanka out of this situation. Will they succeed in doing so? Stay tuned for live updates  Now that Sri Lanka has given a formidable Australian team a run for their money, they would be confident ahead of the Test versus Pakistan starting Saturday (July 16) at the iconic Galle international stadium.  Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha  Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (c), Agha Salman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah  ", "clarity": "very_clear", "headline": "LIVE SL vs PAK 1st Test Day 1 Score, Galle: Pakistan Finish On 24/2 At Stumps, Trail By 198 Runs", "faithfulness": "very_faithful", "plausibility": "highly_plausible", "informativeness": "informative"}}]