Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Sri Lanka Opt To Bat

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 1 Live:Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in the first Test.Despite a lot of chaos off the field, Sri Lanka get ready to face visitors Pakistan in the first match of the two-match Test series between the sides, starting Saturday at the Galle International Stadium. It is interesting to note that both the sides played their recent Test match against Australia. While the hosts had won it by an innings and 39 runs, Pakistan had lost to Australia by 115 runs. Talking about their current rankings, Pakistan occupy the sixth spot while Sri Lanka are just a spot below them in the table. (Live Scorecard)

No run.

1 run.

This is full and way outside off, Dimuth Karunaratne leaves it alone.

Hasan Ali starts with a full delivery, down the leg. Dimuth Karunaratne misses his flick.

On a length and on off. Oshada Fernando blocks it out.

FOUR! Gorgeous drive! This one comes nicely onto the bat Fuller and outside off. Oshada Fernando leans and drives it through covers for a boundary.

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Sri Lanka and Oshada Fernando are underway! Short of a length and outside off, Oshada Fernando cuts it hard and through point for a boundary.

A huge appeal for LBW but not given! This one lands on a length and around middle and it swings back in late. Oshada Fernando fails to read as it comes back in and hits him high on the pads. Height might be the issue there.

A full ball but down the leg side. Oshada Fernando fails to flick it away.

Afridi starts with a fuller ball, outside off and hint of inward shape. Fernando drives it to the man at covers.

We are all set for the action but before that, both the teams will line up for their respective national