The visitors reached 121-6 in their second innings when stumps were called. Milan Ratnayake anchored the innings and remained unbeaten on 27, with Kesara Nuwantha yet to get off the mark at the other end.

The PCB Patron's XI bowling attack fought back during the final session, with Shoaib Akhtar Jr. leading the effort by claiming three wickets. Ubaid Shah and Saqib Khan also contributed by taking one wicket each to keep the hosts in the contest.

Earlier in the day, the PCB Patron's XI resumed their first innings from an overnight score of 43-2. The side eventually declared at 151-8, falling 72 runs short of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 223-7.

Azan Awais provided the backbone for the home side's first innings, top-scoring with 50 runs. Further resistance came from Tayyab Arif, who contributed 30, and Muhammad Taha, who added 29 to the total before the declaration.

This practice match serves as a vital preparation period for the touring Sri Lankan squad as they acclimatize to local conditions. The fixture provides the PCB Patron's XI players an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition.

The match concludes on Friday, with Sri Lanka looking to set a challenging target for the hosts before declaring their second innings to allow for a final day of bowling practice.

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 223-7 (dec) and 121-6 (Ratnayake 27*; Shoaib Jr. 3-x) lead PCB Patron's XI 151-8 (dec) (Awais 50, Arif 30) by 193 runs.

Both squads completed their final training sessions at the Islamabad Club on Tuesday ahead of the opening day of the warm-up fixture, which serves as a crucial tune-up for red-ball action.

Patrons XI head coach Ijaz Ahmed Junior said the practice match would provide a valuable opportunity for players selected for the Test series to prepare under competitive match conditions. He noted that all players in the Patrons XI squad had been active in domestic cricket and expressed confidence in a strong contest.

Patrons XI captain Saad Baig emphasized that adapting to the demands of the longer format would be a primary challenge for the players. Baig recently played a key role in Pakistan’s ODI tri-series triumph in Lahore on October 31, where he hit a 75-ball 74.

Baig added that he felt honoured to be entrusted with the leadership role and was eager to guide his side through the demanding three-day fixture against international opposition.

Seven members of Pakistan's Test team are included in the 13-member Patrons XI squad, offering them vital playing time before the main series commences.

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that two additional fast bowlers from the Patrons XI squad will be added to the national Test squad after the conclusion of the practice match on November 6.

The warm-up encounter is scheduled to run for three days at the Islamabad Club Ground, providing a bridge between domestic performances and the upcoming international fixtures.

Following the practice match, there will be a two-day gap before Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13.

The second and final Test of the series will be hosted at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17 to 21, concluding the red-ball assignment.

The upcoming series forms part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle. Sri Lanka currently occupy seventh position in the standings after playing six Tests, having secured one victory and suffered two defeats.

Pakistan are positioned at the bottom of the World Test Championship table, having recorded two wins and seven defeats from their nine matches in the current cycle so far.

The Patrons XI squad features Saad Baig as captain alongside Abdullah Fazal, Ali Shabbir, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Mohammad Salman, Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Saqib Khan, Sameer Minhas, Shoaib Akhtar Junior, and Ubaid Shah.

The touring Sri Lanka Test squad is led by Kusal Mendis and includes Anjala Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya De Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayaka, and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.