Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Result - Younis Triple Century helps to Draw

One of the most memorable inning played by any Pakistani captain, Younis Khan's 313 runs in the first test against Sri Lanka not only helps Pakistan to take lead in th 1st inning but a hope to win th match also at one point as first match drawn on Wednesday, 25th February, 2009 at Karachi. 2nd and final test will start from 1st March, 2009.

Younis Khan started the day with the intention of breaking Brian Lara's 400 runs record of highest test run but out early on 313 runs off 568 balls with 27 fours and 4 sixes well supported by Kamran Akmal with 158 runs not out. Pakistan declared their 1st inning on 765/6 with 121 runs lead.

In the 2nd inning Sri Lanka lost 3 early wickets to give some hope of results due to some fine bowling by Pakistani bowlers.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 644/7 dec. in 155.2 overs.

Pakistan 1st Inning - 765/6 dec. in 248.5 overs.

Sri Lanka 2nd Inning - 144/5 in 31 overs.

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first.

Man of The Match - Younis Khan (Pakistan)

Result - Match drawn

Series - 2-match series level 0-0

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score, Teams from Karachi

First test in 14 months on the Pakistan soil as 1st test begin from Saturday, 21st February, 2009 at National Stadium, Karachi from 10.00 A.M. local time. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play 2 test matches.

Khurram Manzoor will likely open the inning with Salman Butt for Pakistan. Sohail Khan or Mohammad Talha will likely make their debut under the new captain Younis Khan.

Tharanga Paranavitana will open the inning for Sri Lanka in the absence of Jayasuriya. Mahela Jayawardhane will try to win the series under his last series as captain.

Pakistan Team, Squad for 1st Test at Karachi:

Salman Butt, Khurram Manzoor, Younis Khan (capt), Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Faisal Iqbal, Kamran Akmal (wk), Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul, Danish Kaneria, Mohammad Talha/Sohail Khan.

Sri Lankan Team, Squad for 1st Test at Karachi:

Malinda Warnapura, Tharanga Paranativana, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Preview - 21st Feb from Karachi

Pakistan will host first test after a gap of 14 months against Sri Lanka as the 1st test match will be played from Saturday, 21st February to Wednesday, 25th February, 2009 at National Stadium, Karachi.

Pakistan will play under new captain Younis Khan and will be without Sohail Tanveer and Shahid Afridia nd he will try with a winning start to his new role. 5 new players have been included in the team and on the match day who will get the chance in the playing 11.

This is the last series for Mahela Jayawardhane as captain and Sri Lanka will try to give winning farewell to him. Muralitharan and Mendis will be crucial in the win of the series.