Saud Shakeel's 97 holds Pakistan to a draw against Sri Lanka

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test match in Rawalpindi ended in a draw after Saud Shakeel's 210-ball innings of 97 kept Sri Lanka from victory.

The first Test in Rawalpindi, part of a two-match series, ended in a draw.

Pakistan declared their first innings on 434 for 9; Sri Lanka replied with 446 all out, a 12-run lead.

Saud Shakeel made 97 from 210 balls with seven boundaries, bowled by Lahiru Kumara.

Pakistan finished on 284 for 8 in their second innings, after Sri Lanka claimed eight wickets.

Babar Azam and Shakeel put on 50 for the fourth wicket before Babar played a loose shot.

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