Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 223 for 7 after winning the toss and opting to bat first against PCB Patrons XI in the three-day practice match here at Islamabad Club on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan Captain Kusal Mendis top-scored with 66, while Lahiru Udara contributed 65 and Anjala Bandara remained unbeaten on 33.

For PCB Patrons XI, Saqib Khan, Mohammad Salman and Ali Shabeer claimed two wickets each, while Ubaid Shah took one wicket.

In reply, PCB Patrons XI were 43 for 2 in 15 overs at stumps on Day 1, with Azan Awais batting on 19 and Mohammad Taha on 16.

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