De Silva and Mendis unbeaten as Sri Lanka reach 404-4

Sri Lanka mounted a strong reply on the third day of the first Test in Rawalpindi, reaching 404-4 at stumps after Pakistan declared at 434-9. Dhananjaya de Silva, unbeaten on 167, and captain Kusal Mendis, unbeaten on 117, shared a partnership of more than 200 runs, leaving Sri Lanka just 30 behind with six wickets in hand. Kamindu Mendis also helped stabilize the innings with 58, as Sri Lanka recovered from early losses and Pakistan failed to take another wicket after the pair came together.