Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3: Sri Lanka 404 for 4, de Silva 167 and Mendis 117 Not Out
Sri Lanka reached 404 for 4 on day three in Rawalpindi, 30 behind Pakistan, as de Silva (167*) and Kusal Mendis (117*) added 249. Bowling figures and day 4.
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Sri Lanka were 404 for 4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday 11 November 2026, only 30 runs behind Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared. Dhananjaya de Silva was 167 not out and captain Kusal Mendis 117 not out. Their unbroken stand of 249 is Sri Lanka's highest for the fifth wicket in Tests against Pakistan, the ICC said.
Pakistan took only one wicket all day. Bad light ended play at 4:17 pm Pakistan time. We read the score, the bowling figures and the ICC's own commentary on the ICC match centre after stumps.
Sri Lanka scored 290 runs for one wicket on day three
Sri Lanka started the day on 114 for 3 and finished on 404 for 4 after 102 overs. That is 290 runs in 74.5 overs, by our count, at almost four runs an over. Pakistan's only wicket was Kamindu Mendis, caught behind off Mohammad Abbas.
| Team | Innings | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1st innings | 434 for 9 declared | 106.3 |
| Sri Lanka | 1st innings, at stumps on day 3 | 404 for 4 | 102.0 |
| Gap | Sri Lanka trail by | 30 runs |
Day two ended with Sri Lanka well short of the follow-on mark, as our day 2 report showed. One day later, they are close to a first-innings lead.
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis added 249 together
De Silva and Kusal Mendis came together at 155 for 4 in the 42nd over. They batted for the rest of the day. The ICC's commentary calls the stand Sri Lanka's highest fifth-wicket partnership in Tests against Pakistan.
- Dhananjaya de Silva: 167 not out from 241 balls, with 20 fours.
- Kusal Mendis: 117 not out from 188 balls, with 10 fours and 4 sixes.
- Kamindu Mendis: 58 from 131 balls, caught by Ghazi Ghori off Mohammad Abbas.
De Silva had a chance on 38. Saud Shakeel dropped him in the morning session, the ICC's report says. He went on to make 129 more. Kusal Mendis, who was named captain for this tour, scored quickly after lunch and hit all four of Sri Lanka's sixes.
Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan's best bowler
Abbas bowled 29 overs, 11 of them maidens, and gave away only 64 runs for his 2 wickets. Nobody else came close to that control. Razaullah went for 127 runs in 23 overs without a wicket.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Abbas | 29 | 11 | 64 | 2 | 2.20 |
| Saqib Khan | 26 | 2 | 105 | 2 | 4.03 |
| Razaullah | 23 | 1 | 127 | 0 | 5.52 |
| Arafat Minhas | 21 | 2 | 92 | 0 | 4.38 |
| Salman Agha | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3.00 |
Pakistan also gave away 19 extras: 10 no-balls, 2 wides, 4 byes and 3 leg byes. The second new ball brought no wicket either. Captain Babar Azam rotated his bowlers all afternoon, but only Abbas kept the batters quiet, the ICC's commentary says.
How day three went, session by session
The day had two very different halves. Sri Lanka were careful in the morning and then attacked after lunch.
- Morning: Sri Lanka added 107 runs and lost only Kamindu Mendis, for 58, after a 90-run stand with de Silva. De Silva reached his fifty.
- Afternoon: De Silva reached his hundred and Kusal Mendis scored freely. The gap fell below 100 runs before the break.
- Last session: Sri Lanka passed 400 in the 101st over. Umpire Rod Tucker checked the light after the 102nd over and called stumps at 11:17 am GMT, which is 4:17 pm PKT.
Play could not reach the full 90 overs for the day because of the light. Our ICC Test match rules guide explains how lost overs are made up and when the umpires can stop play.
Day four starts at 9:30 am PKT on Thursday
Play on day four starts at 9:30 am Pakistan time on Thursday 12 November, the ICC says. Sri Lanka need 31 runs to take the lead. The ICC's commentary also says rain is forecast through the day in Rawalpindi, so time may be lost.
With two days left and only 13 wickets down in three days, a draw looks the most likely result. Pakistan need quick wickets on Thursday morning to keep any lead small. Our day 4 time and where to watch guide has the free stream and what each result means for the World Test Championship.
The first Test is free to watch on Tapmad, which lists a "Watch Free" stream for it. Full details are on our where to watch page. The second Test starts in Lahore on 17 November.
Common questions
What was the score at stumps on day 3 of the Rawalpindi Test?
Sri Lanka were 404 for 4 in reply to Pakistan's 434 for 9 declared. They trail by 30 runs.
Who scored hundreds for Sri Lanka on day 3?
Dhananjaya de Silva, 167 not out, and Kusal Mendis, 117 not out. They have added 249 for the fifth wicket.
How many wickets did Pakistan take on day 3?
Only one. Mohammad Abbas had Kamindu Mendis caught by Ghazi Ghori for 58.
Why did play end early on day 3?
Bad light. The umpires stopped play after 102 overs, at 4:17 pm Pakistan time.
When does day 4 start?
At 9:30 am PKT on Thursday 12 November 2026. Rain is forecast, according to the ICC's commentary.
Who are the umpires in the first Test?
Adrian Holdstock and Rod Tucker on the field, with Allahuddien Paleker as the third umpire. Dean Cosker is the match referee.
Last checked 11 November 2026, after stumps. Scores, bowling figures, the partnership record and the day 4 start time come from the ICC match centre and its live commentary. Session splits and the runs-in-the-day total are our own sums from those figures.
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