Tayyab Arif made a brisk 57 off just 51 balls, registering the fastest fifty by a Pakistan batter on Test debut. The youngster smashed nine fours and one six during his stay at the crease in the first session and completed his half-century in just 46 balls. Pakistan began the first Test against Sri Lanka strongly, reaching 74 without loss, as four debutants featured in the lineup at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.