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Debutant Arif Hits Half-Century as Pakistan Reaches 137-2 at Lunch

Tayyab Arif hit 57 on debut as Pakistan’s new-look lineup made a strong start with four players making Test debuts.

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The 20-year-old made a brisk 57 and put on a solid 86-run opening stand with Azan Awais (30) after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl on a green-top Pindi Stadium pitch. At the break, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam was 31 not out while another debutant, Mohammad Taha, was unbeaten on 15 in a confident start. Azam, who has not scored a century in 40 Test innings, survived some anxious moments before cracking four boundaries to consolidate th…

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20-year-old opener Tayyab Arif not only played a brilliant innings in his debut Test, but also gave Pakistan a great start by making an equally strong partnership.

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TV9 Hindi broke the news on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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