Pakistan's Saqib Khan took seven wickets on debut as Sri Lanka collapsed from their overnight 404-4 to 446 all out on the fourth morning of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, a first innings lead of 12.

A Debut to Remember

Saqib's sensational spell on debut turned the match on its head. Sri Lanka, who resumed the day in a commanding position, lost their remaining six wickets for just 42 runs, with Saqib claiming all of them to finish with figures of seven for the innings. The collapse left the visitors with a slender 12-run lead over Pakistan's first-innings total of 434.

Match Situation

With the first innings concluded, the Test is now evenly poised. Pakistan will begin their second innings with a deficit of just 12 runs. The pitch conditions for the remainder of the match will be crucial in determining the outcome. Saqib's remarkable debut performance has injected significant confidence into the Pakistan camp.