Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I

Sahibzada Farhan's 89 Powers Pakistan to 4-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Pakistan kicked off the 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 4-wicket victory at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Captain Sahibzada Farhan led from the front with a fiery 89-run knock off 53 balls to help the hosts chase down a target of 183 runs.

Match Summary & Scorecard

• Sri Lanka: 182/8 (20.0 Overs)

  • Lahiru Udara: 91 (55)

  • Kamindu Mendis: 23 (18)

  • Naseem Shah: 3/36 (4 Overs)

  • Mohammad Imran: 2/21 (4 Overs)

• Pakistan: 187/6 (18.5 Overs)

  • Sahibzada Farhan: 89 (53)

  • Maaz Sadaqat: 50 (29)

  • Eshan Malinga: 2/33 (3.5 Overs)

  • Maheesh Theekshana: 2/36 (4 Overs)

Key Match Highlights

1. Lahiru Udara's Solo Rescue: Sri Lanka lost early wickets, but opener Lahiru Udara played a stellar innings of 91 off 55 balls (11 fours, 1 six) to set up a competitive total of 182.

2. Imran & Naseem Restrain Sri Lanka: Debutant Mohammad Imran delivered a brilliant spell (2/21), while Naseem Shah took 3 wickets to keep Sri Lanka under 190.

3. Captain’s Knock by Sahibzada Farhan: Sahibzada Farhan took control of the chase, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes in his match-winning 89.

4. Maaz Sadaqat's Rapid Fifty: Maaz Sadaqat played a crucial supporting role, scoring 50 off just 29 balls in a 92-run partnership with Farhan.

5. Finishing Touch: Khawaja Nafay sealed the win with a massive six in the 19th over.

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