# Shakeel digs in as Pakistan take opening day honours

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1 outlet covering · First listed: ESPNcricinfo, Nov 9, 2026, 5:53 AM · Read it: <https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561966.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS>

SL bowlers refused to let Pakistan's batters convert starts into big runs but the hosts strung just enough partnerships together to go in having shaded the day at 281 for 5

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- Nov 9, 2026, 5:53 AM: [Shakeel digs in as Pakistan take opening day honours](<https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1561966.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS>) — ESPNcricinfo (Sports)
  SL bowlers refused to let Pakistan's batters convert starts into big runs but the hosts strung just enough partnerships together to go in having shaded the day at 281 for 5