1st Test: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, Feb 26-Mar 1, 2000 /

First Test Match

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 1999-2000

2001: At Rawalpindi, February 26, 27, 28, 29, March 1

Pakistan to Peshawar Test with a win in mind

Mar 4, 2000: Even though Sri Lanka are on a "roll" these days, having won the ODI Series 3-0 and the 1st Test at Rawalpindi in a tantalizing finish by two wickets where they were stretched to the limits before winning, Pakistan takes the field at Peshawar with a

Pakistan fight back not enough to prevent defeat

Mar 3, 2000: Who says - test matches have lost their thrill and are no more worth the trouble

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by two wickets in a thriller

Mar 2, 2000: Rawalpindi, March 1: Sri Lanka carved out a remarkable two-wicket victory over Pakistan on an enthralling final day of the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Pindi Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday

Younis's century on debut keeps Pakistan hopes alive

Mar 1, 2000: Rawalpindi, Feb 29: Debutant Younis Khan imprinted his name into history by notching a workmanlike century in a record ninth wicket partnership with Wasim Akram as Pakistan staged a resilient but belated fight back against Sri Lanka on the fourth day

Pakistan battling to save Pindi Test

Feb 29, 2000: Rawalpindi, Feb 28: Despite a defiant knock of 84 by skipper Saeed Anwar, Pakistan were battling to avert defeat in the first Test against Sri Lanka here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Monday

Sri Lanka in driving seat after de Silva's century

Feb 28, 2000: Rawalpindi, Feb 27: A masterly century by Aravinda de Silva put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday

Pakistan's woes continue as Sri Lanka seize control

Feb 27, 2000: Rawalpindi, Feb 26: Pakistan continued their poor run with the bat after Sri Lanka dismissed them for a dismal 182 on the opening day of the three-match Test series here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday