Cricket Live Score: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test, Day 2, Galle

Galle, Sri Lanka – Pakistan dominated Sri Lanka on the first day of the first Test, taking control of the match after bowling out the hosts for 222.

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the star of the day for Pakistan, taking three wickets in his opening spell. He was well supported by Hasan Ali and Yasir Shah, who took two wickets apiece.

Sri Lanka made a good start to their innings, reaching 54 for 1 before Afridi struck. The visitors then took control of the innings, with Hasan Ali and Yasir Shah taking wickets at regular intervals.

Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva put on a 131-run partnership for the fifth wicket, but Mathews was dismissed for 54 after a loose shot. Dhananjaya was unbeaten on 94 at the close of play, but Sri Lanka will need him to score big in the morning session on day two if they are to post a challenging total.

Pakistan will be pleased with their efforts on day one, and they will be confident of taking a lead in the match when they bat in the second innings.

Pak vs SL Live streaming info

The Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Test series 2023 will be telecast live on Sony Sports, Ten 2, and Sony Sports, Ten 2 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming can be watched on the SonyLIV app and website. Viewers in Pakistan can live stream on the FanCode app and website.

The following are the TV channels and live streaming platforms:

SL vs PAk 1st Test day 1 highlights video

India

TV: Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD
Live streaming: SonyLIV, FanCode

Sri Lanka

TV: SLRC
Live streaming: Dialog TV, MyTV

Pakistan

TV: PTV Sports
Live streaming: Tapmad TV, Ten Sports

Key Takeaways

A compelling first day in Galle 🏏

Sri Lanka fought back after @iShaheenAfridi ran through the top-order. Pakistan end the day with an important wicket to leave the hosts 6️⃣ down ☄️#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/egnFTfSqke

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 16, 2023

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the star of the day for Pakistan, taking three wickets in his opening spell.
Hasan Ali and Yasir Shah also took two wickets apiece, as Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 222.
Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva put on a 131-run partnership for the fifth wicket, but Sri Lanka will need Dhananjaya to score big in the morning session on day two if they are to post a challenging total.
Pakistan will be confident of taking a lead in the match when they bat in the second innings.

Overall, it was a good day for Pakistan, who will be looking to build on their advantage on day two. Sri Lanka will need to bat well in the morning session if they are to avoid being bowled out for a low score.